At Entire Physio we have five vibrant and dynamic physios, available 6 days a week.
This includes before and after work hours, as well as Saturday morning appointments. Our physios are a team and work together to provide you with the best outcomes.
We all have a friendly, patient focused approach, to ensure you have optimal care regardless of which physio(s) you see.
Our physios are constantly updating their skills, below is some information regarding their special interest areas:
Lara Bowyer
Areas of further study:
- Womens Health
- Pelvic Floor, Continence and Rehabilitation post pregnancy/birth
- Mastitis and Inflammatory Conditions of the Lactating Breast
- Rehabilitation post Breast Cancer
Sports Interests:
- Netball
- AFL
- Running
Emma Eaton
Areas of further study:
- Exercise Therapy
- Functional Movement Screening and Treatment
- Seniors Exercise and Falls Prevention
Sports Interests:
- Power Lifting
- Boxing
Michael Ryan
Areas of further study:
- Concussion Management
- Headache and Neck Pain
- Sports Injuries and Post Surgical Rehabilitation
Sporting Interests:
- AFL
- Rugby Union
- Soccer
- Irish Dancing
Danny Rutten
Areas of further study:
- Chronic Pain
- Neurological Conditions
- Complex Cases
- Head/Neck/Jaw concerns
Sports Interests:
- AFL
- Basketball
Narelle Webb
Areas of further study:
- Hip and Pelvis
- Musculoskeletal Paediatric Conditions
- Women’s Health and Continence
Sports Interests:
- Sprinting
- Horse-Riding
- Snow Sports
- Gymnastics & Dance
Sports Physiotherapy
All our physiotherapists have APA Sports Physiotherapy further training and experience working with elite athletes and local teams.
We are also proud sponsors of, and provide physiotherapy coverage to, the Queanbeyan Tigers AFL Club.
Entire Physio treats a broad range of sport related injuries such as: sprains, muscle strains, rehabilitation post surgery, muscle spasm, and vertebral stiffness.
Women’s Health
Narelle specialises in treating women with functional pelvic issues from elite sports women, throughout pregnancy and into the menopausal years. Entire Physio also treats women with various pregnancy/new mother related musculoskeletal conditions (carpal tunnel, back pain, neck pain etc.). Lara assesses and treats pelvic floor conditions and is trained in internal vaginal examinations. Lara also treats women with inflammatory conditions of the lactating breast and assists in women’s rehabilitation post breast cancer treatment.
For more in depth information on what we offer, please follow the link below:
Trigger Point Dry Needling
All our physios are trained in Trigger Point Dry Needling (TPDN). TPDN uses the same fine needles as used in acupuncture therapy, however has “Western” clinical reasoning applied to it.
Points are stimulated to create local, spinal segmental or supra spinal pain modulating effects.
The aims of dry needling include: reducing resting muscle tone, muscle spasm, neural/muscular pain, and releasing trigger points commonly known as “knots”.
The benefits of acupuncture and dry needling have a rapidly growing body of evidence and are endorsed by the Australia Physiotherapy Association(APA) – the peak body responsible for the most up to date physiotherapy research and training.
The APA has a specialist group dedicated to finding the most effective and safe ways for physiotherapists to use acupuncture and dry needling – our physiotherapists follow their regulations regarding this therapy.
For more information on the neurophysiology of dry needling, please refer to the following article:
Concussion Management
Concussion is a minor traumatic brain injury leading to short term, transient neurological impairment. Concussions are caused by direct or indirect forces to the head resulting in a wide variety of symptoms. Symptoms can include balance and visual impairment, neck pain or whiplash, headaches or migraines, concentration difficulty, and chronic fatigue. Generally these symptoms last 4-7 days, however some can last longer.
Our physiotherapist, Michael, specialises in concussion rehabilitation. Treatment with Michael can help reduce the severity and duration of symptoms and for those with longer lasting symptoms can also help address and treat the underlying issues. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms or have suffered a concussion, please come in for an assessment and begin your rehabilitation with Michael.
For more information on concussion please see the video below:
Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA)
Emma is trained in Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) 1 and 2, Y balance test and breathing assessments; created by Gray Cook and Lee Burton. This process systematically looks at the body, assessing your body’s movement patterns.
Using the system she can identify dysfunctions before they cause injury.
This system is also exceptionally useful for those who have had chronic, ongoing sports injuries (think right hamstring strain, followed by low back pain, followed by left calf strain, all within 6 months) and want to get to the source of what’s causing this ongoing chain of injury.
The FMS system identifies movement patterns throughout the entire body, ranking them as optimal, acceptable or dysfunctional.
Once all data has been collected, dysfunctional movement patterns can be identified and addressed with specific, targeted exercises.
FMS is useful for persons or all levels of fitness; it is used on elite athletes and can be equally as effective in treating elderly populations.
For more information on how the SFMA system works, please visit their website.
Physiotherapy for Vertigo
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is a condition causing dizziness, a spinning sensation, or unsteadiness when the head is moved in certain positions. It may also include symptoms such as headache, neck pain, nausea or vomiting; although all symptoms of BPPV should be short in duration (a few seconds).
This condition is caused by crystals which are formed within the inner ear, breaking free, and falling into the semi-circular canals of the ear. Physiotherapy assists this by using a series of manoeuvres to clear the semi-circular canals of these crystals.
Real Time Ultrasound
RTUS provides our physiotherapists with immediate information on how a muscle is contracting.
It is a useful tool to help us assess the control of the pelvic floor muscles (the probe is placed on the lower abdomen), and transverse abdmominis group in relation to the rectus abdominis and obliques.
It is a useful tool to teach correct activation of these muscles, as well as giving the patient feedback on how to activate these deep, otherwise hard-to-visulise, muscle groups correctly.
All our physiotherapists are trained in how to use the RTUS machine and it is frequently used in pre-screening for our exercise classes.
Physiotherapy Led Small Group Exercise Classes (PLSGEC)
Group exercise classes are run by our physios and are limited to a maximum of 6 people per class.
These classes are focused on building your core strength (inclusive of the lateral hip complex, pelvic floor, transverse abdominis, deep neck flexors and rotator cuff muscle groups) and improving your mobility, breathing and posture.
Our classes are suitable for all fitness types, they are also safe for those with; musculoskeletal conditions, low back or neck pain, chronic pain, previous non-exerciser, pre/post pregnancy, and those with multiple health conditions.
For more information on our PLSGEC please see the link below: