Next Wave Pain Care
Next Wave Therapy is one of Perth’s leading allied health pain therapy clinics.
Every July, National Pain Week is a time for us at Next Wave to refocus on chronic pain, the therapy we provide and the supports available to people living with pain. This year the National Pain Week (Jul 26 – Aug 1) theme is connection.
With the prevalence of chronic pain projected to increase as Australia’s population ages – from around 3.2 million in 2007 to 5 million by 2050, it is more important than ever that we build connection and support into our lives.
Social connection helps pain management
People living with chronic pain often feel isolated by their pain. This theme of connection is a reminder to friends, family and professionals that connection is key to addressing the social isolation that pain can create. This means we all need to be proactive in “touching base ~ reaching out ~ checking in” with the people in our lives who live with chronic pain.
Blue Tree Day
In this vein Next Wave Therapy are hosting Blue Tree Day at Hilton Harvest Community Garden on Fri July 30th. The Blue Tree campaign is all about starting conversations around mental health and making it “ok to not be ok” .This day is also the National Day of Friendship.
Family Support
Research shows that when a person’s partner, friend or parent understands pain and takes the role of a “pain coach’ or “pain buddy” their pain is better managed. If you want to find out more feel free to book a discovery session with Sasha Wray (Occupational Therapist).
Seek support
This year’s theme also encourages people to connect with their bodies and to acknowledge their pain. Equally, it encourages people to seek support and advice from others rather than ignoring it and suffering in silence.
Allied health services at Next Wave Therapy
Next wave Therapy offers a range of evidence based therapy for people with chronic pain. Alongside our physiotherapy, occupational therapy and naturopathy services we offer therapies specific for people with chronic pain. This includes:
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Physiotherapy Specialist Reviews for people who want or need specialist input and/or a second opinion regarding diagnosis and treatment options.
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Physiotherapy services for complex and persistent pain presentations.
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Pelvic Health Physiotherapy for chronic pelvic pain.
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Focused Psychological Therapy for people who’s pain is accompanied with mental health concerns such as anxiety depression, sleep disturbance, trauma.
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Nutritional Medicine and Natural Pain Management
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Home visits for people who cannot travel to the clinic or need a home assessment
Our services are accessible via NDIS, Medicare, Department Veteran’s Affairs, Insurance Commission, Workers Compensation and private health insurance.
Move, think and feel alive
Next Wave Therapy has an ethos of helping people to move, think and feel alive. We don’t just treat the injury or pain, we focus on helping people to live a full and meaningful life.
Chronic pain is arguably Australia, and the world’s, fastest-growing medical condition. 1 in 5 Australians live with chronic pain – including adolescents and children. This includes 1 in 3 people over the age of 65.
Find more information about National Pain Week on the Chronic Pain Australia website
Please contact us via phone or email if you want to find out more about our services and how we may be able to help you or a loved one
