Cardinia Physio and Fitness has qualified physiotherapists who can assist you with your pain, injuries, rehabilitation needs or body complaints. Cardinia Physiotherapy and Fitness treats Private, EPC, WorkSafe, TAC and DVA patients.
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Private patients do not require a referral however EPC, WorkSafe, TAC and DVA patients will require a valid referral from a medical practitioner. Please bring along any X-ray, CT, MRI scans, reports and referrals along to your first appointment.
Physiotherapists are university educated healthcare professionals trained to assess, diagnose, treat and prevent disease and disability through physical means.
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Physiotherapists are experts in movement and function who work with their patients, assisting them to overcome pain, stiffness and injury, which may have been present from birth, acquired through accident or injury, or as a result of ageing.
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A physiotherapist can also help you prevent further injury by listening to your needs and working with you to plan the most appropriate treatment for your condition, including setting goals, treatment outcomes, prevention programs and home exercises.
An initial consultation at Cardinia Physio & Fitness consists of you being interviewed by the Physiotherapist in a private room. This allows the Physio to gather all the relevant information regarding your complaint.
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Following this discussion the physiotherapist will then observe your movement and perform special tests to further determine the cause of your problem. Techniques which may include massage, joint mobilisation or stretching will then be used to treat your condition and if appropriate. You may then be given a small series of exercises to complete at home to supplement the treatment.
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Our physiotherapists allow 40 minutes for an initial consultation and 20 minutes for a follow up consultation so you are not rushed and have adequate time to be treated thoroughly and ask any questions.
-Comfortable, loose clothing
-Expect to uncover the area to be treated (and adjacent areas)
-You may wish to wear a singlet if being treated for back or neck pain
-Referrals (not necessary for private patients)
-X-rays or Scans and reports
-Shoes, if you believe they may be related to your complaint
-If being treated under WorkCover, please bring along your case details
Larna May has studied a Bachelor of Physiotherapy at the University of Queensland and completed a Post-Graduate Certificate in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy at Latrobe University. As she continues her pathway towards becoming a Titled Physiotherapist, Larna is now half way through her Masters in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy studies also at Latrobe University.
Larna has experience working in private practice in Victoria and Tasmania, corporate onsite physiotherapy management including factory and office work, instructing personal training and group fitness sessions plus is a regular in the local Beaconsfield Superules Trainers room.
As a child Larna always wanted to work in the Health industry but it wasn’t until her own experience with sporting injuries that she decided on a career in physiotherapy. Her passion for helping people and promoting heath, fitness and well being continues to grow through her development and experience as a physiotherapist.
Postgraduate Certificate of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Occupational Physiotherapist – Member of the Early Intervention Physiotherapy Framework
Certificate III in Fitness
Certificate IV in Fitness
Member of Australian Physiotherapy Association
Pilates
Kinesiotaping
Shoulder Treatment & Management 1 & 2
Spinal Management
Joint Management
Women’s Health
Dry needling
Manual Therapy
Sports Physiotherapy 1 & 2
Muscle Injury Management
Hip and Groin Injury Management
Corporate Physiotherapy Management
Before joining the team at Cardinia Physio & Fitness, Zlatko (Zee) has worked in several private practices gaining invaluable experience. He completed his Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree in 2011 with a strong focus on sports and rehabilitation. During his physiotherapy career, Zee has been involved with elite and semi-professional level athletes in the AFL, VFL, and TAC Cup. He has been fortunate to work closely with one of the best high performance teams in the country and has since utilized the experience gained to help his clients achieve their full potential.
Zee firmly believes that an accurate diagnosis with a tailored rehabilitation program is the key to full and timely recovery. He uses several manual therapy techniques to manage his clients effectively and advocates that an active lifestyle is vital for injury prevention. He has developed a strong network of sports and orthopaedic specialists to help his clients get the best clinical outcome, and encourages multidisciplinary approach in managing complex patient cases.
Zee has developed special interests and skills in managing hip, groin and knee injuries and has recently taken an interest in the management of the commonly misunderstood ‘female athlete’. He also enjoys treating complex muscle, ligament and tendon injuries, as well as shoulder, neck and lower back problems. On top of the list above, Zee also really enjoys providing athlete screening assessments to help prevent and manage a wide range of potential injuries.
Currently, he is working towards completing the Graduate Certificate in Sports Physiotherapy with a view of commencing the combined Masters of Sports Physiotherapy and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy. Outside of physiotherapy, Zee leads a very active lifestyle, enjoys his time with the family, plays electric and acoustic guitars, is a mad Essendon supporter, however being from an European background, soccer is his sport of choice.
Bachelor of Applied Science (Biotech & Biomed) – 2004
Bachelor of Science (Honours) – 2005
Bachelor of Physiotherapy – 2011
FIFA Football Diploma of Medicine – Present
Graduate Certificate of Sports Physiotherapy – Present
ASCA Level 1 Strength and Conditioning
Level 1 and 2 Sports Physiotherapy
Level 1, 2 , 3 GEMt Trigger Point Dry Needling
Level 1 and 2 Explore the Sporting Hip and Groin
Muscle Injury and Management
L1 Lyn Watson Shoulder
3 Dimensional Assessment and Treatment of the Lumbar Spine and the Pelvis Complex
Optimising Biomechanics in Cycling and Rehabilitation of Cycling Injuries
Attended the Annual Hip Arthroscopy Australia Meeting.
Member of Australian Physiotherapy Association
Member of APA Sports Physiotherapy Group
Member of APA Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Group
Member of Physical Activity Australia
Member of Fitness Australia
VFL Head Physiotherapist 2013-2015 – Sandringham Football Club
Head Physiotherapist 2016 – Bayside Argonauts Football Club
AFL Sports Trainer 2010-2012 – Essendon Football Club
TAC Sports Trainer 2009-2012 – Oakleigh Chargers Football Club
VFL/AFL Sports Trainer 2008 – VFL/AFL Umpires
Serbian
Bosnian
Croatian
Elisha Cole studied a Masters of Physiotherapy and Bachelor of Health Science at Latrobe University. Elisha is a happy outgoing person who has always been passionate about helping others. She grew up on the Mornington Peninsula and has been heavily involved in netball since the age of 10.
Elisha has always had a fascination for the human body; however it wasn’t until her own experience with a severe knee injury in 2011, that she knew she wanted to be a physiotherapist. This experience opened her eyes to the importance of trust, clear communication and motivation with health practitioners when overcoming an injury. This has fed her passion to help others in their own recovery from musculoskeletal injuries.
Although Elisha enjoys treating a variety of different conditions, she has a special interest in women’s health, sports injuries, hydrotherapy and lower limb injuries.
Bachelor of Health Science
Masters of Physiotherapy
Certiciate 3 in Sports and Recreation
Member of Australian Physiotherapy Association
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