How We Diagnose Your Injury
Diagnosis typically involves a thorough, multi-faceted approach, combining medical history, physical examination, specialist training, and years of experience in elite sports settings.
When required, Dr Walker has the unique ability to perform in-clinic ultrasound examinations during your consultation, offering immediate diagnosis and insight into the injury or pain you may be experiencing. At our practice, we believe that understanding the nature of your injury is a crucial first step towards developing an effective rehabilitation and treatment plan.
This expertise ensures that all aspects of your care are addressed in a single appointment, saving you both time and money by eliminating the need for multiple visits and providing instant feedback on your recovery options.
Once a suitable diagnosis is made, Dr Walker, often in collaboration with your physiotherapist, will create a tailored treatment plan, ensuring the most appropriate and effective management strategies for your recovery.
Additionally, there are a range of therapeutic options available to aid your recovery, which may be recommended based on your unique circumstance.
Interventions may include use of:
- Local anaesthetic and nerve blocks
- Cortisone
- Viscosupplementation / Hyaluronics for OA
- Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)
- Hydrodissection for chronic tendinopathies
- Prolotherapy and other adjuncts
- Iron Infusions
Further information on the above interventions, among others, can be found here.