Dry Needling

Our physiotherapists and myotherapists are trained in dry needling, and use it extensively along with hands-on treatment.

Dry-Needling

Our physiotherapists and myotherapists are trained in dry needling, and use it extensively along with hands-on treatment.

Dry Needling is a western form of acupuncture using anatomical points rather than Chinese meridians. Needles are inserted into points in muscles characterised by palpable tension called myofascial trigger points. With trigger point needling, the needle stimulates the trigger point to fatigue, with a quick tightening of the muscle often felt. This fatigues the trigger point, causing some post-treatment muscle soreness in most people – not unlike post-exercise soreness.

Generally, this soreness resolves by the next day, though can linger for 48 hours. This is then followed by a deep relaxation of the muscle. The effect initially may last only a few days for chronic tightness, and most trigger points take between three and six sessions to gain long-lasting benefit.

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Ben

Ben Croxford

Principal Physiotherapist

Ben Croxford is our ever-enthusiastic Principal Physiotherapist!
After graduating from the University of Melbourne in 2009 with Honours ...

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Jen

Jennifer Vardy

Physiotherapist

Jen graduated from The University of Melbourne in 1996 and has wide and varied experience working in Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation.

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Elisabeth

Elisabeth (Lis) Coffey

Senior Physiotherapist

Lis is our fantastic senior Physiotherapist! With a wide range of experience working in both hospital and private practice settings, Lis has a strong interest in Clinical Pilates ...

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Madelyn Cunningham

Senior Physiotherapist

Maddy is an experienced Physiotherapist, having worked extensively in private practice, as well as VFL and local sporting clubs since completing her Masters ...

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Cherry

Cherry Chung

Physiotherapist & Clinical Pilates

Cherry is an experienced Physiotherapist with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy and Masters in Sports Science.

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James

James Taylor

Physiotherapist & Clinical Exercise

Since graduating from La Trobe University in 2018 with a Bachelor of Health Sciences and a Masters in Physiotherapy, James has worked in private practice ...

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Tom

Tom Kerlin

Physiotherapist

Tom has 3 years in private practice Physiotherapy and previous experience in gym settings. He graduated from Physiotherapy at Charles Sturt University ...

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Jerome Higgins

Jerome Higgins

Founder/Director

Jerome began Dandenong Ranges Physio in 2004. After completing his Physiotherapy degree from the University of Melbourne in 1998, Jerome initially worked ...

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