Hyperdome Physiotherapy Centre

Hyperdome Physiotherapy Centre in Loganholme, Brisbane, QLD categorized under Physiotherapists specialising in services such as Dry Needling, Physiotherapy, Acupuncture.

Other services by Hyperdome Physiotherapy Centre include Hydrotherapy, Podiatry.

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Our Mission

We are committed to total patient care and we pride ourselves in providing a superior, high quality physiotherapy service to all our clients.

We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee on your initial visit or we will gladly refund your money.

Meet Our Team

At Hyperdome Physiotherapy we have an experienced and efficient team of both physiotherapists and support staff.

We have four practicing physiotherapists: Debbie Hogg is the Principle Physiotherapist, as well as Miriam Yeung, Helga Schmiedt and Nicole Bentham.

We also have on our staff a wonderful team who help to manage the business. This includes Stephen Hogg who is the Business Manager, our morning receptionist Mairead and our evening receptionist Bev.

Debbie Hogg

Debbie originally qualified doing a Bachelor of Physiotherapy Honours Degree at the University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa in 1985.

Since then, Debbie has worked in South Africa, Zimbabwe, England and Scotland, before immigrating to Australia in 1991.

Over the years she has worked in a number of areas including hospitals, health centres, private clinics and private physiotherapy practices.

Debbie worked as a test cricket physiotherapist for five years for the Zimbabwe Cricket Team which included looking after their team and the visiting teams including England, Sri Lanka, West Indies, Australia and New Zealand.

While in Scotland, she worked with the Scotland 19 Rugby Union team as well as athletes in the British Olympic team.

Hence Debbie’s experience over the years has been very diverse and helped her obtain a very thorough knowledge to treat a wide variety of conditions.

The last 25 years of her practice have been in private practice, where she has specialised.

Debbie has completed a Level 1 and Level 2 in Sports Physiotherapy, a Certificate in Hydrotherapy, Introductory and Advanced courses in Western Acupuncture and Dry Needling and innumerable musculoskeletal courses, in particular those dealing with shoulder disorders.

She has also completed courses specialising in Women’s and Men’s Health, dealing with bladder and bowel dysfunction. Her other special interest is the Jaw (TMJ).

Debbie has a particular interest in exercise prescription, gym rehabilitation and dry needling. Debbie has been the Principle Physiotherapist at Hyperdome Physiotherapy Centre since 1998.

Debbie was initially attracted to physiotherapy because of her interest in health and well-being and her love of dealing with people.

She enjoys being able to meet lots of very interesting people and never has a dull moment.

She finds physiotherapy practice a very rewarding job, where every day is different and that not only does she get to help people but is able to establish long term relationships with them, hopefully making a difference to the quality of their lives.

Debbie’s hobbies include painting, in particular watercolours, gardening, bush walking, going to the gym, dog training, supporting the Queensland Reds and bird watching.

Miriam Yeung

Miriam grew up in Brisbane and completed her secondary school studies at All Hallows’ School in 2004.  She then progressed on to complete her Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree at University of Queensland, St Lucia.

During her first year as a graduate she spent some time working in the area of disability with children at the Royal Children’s Hospital and also in various special schools.

It was during this time that she discovered that she enjoyed working in the community more and that’s when she decided to move on and join a private practice.

Miriam initially worked in the Sunnybank region for approximately a year and learnt a lot about having a holistic approach to injury management and prevention.

She joined Hyperdome Physiotherapy Centre in mid-2011 and has been working at the clinic since then.

Miriam has completed the Introductory and Advanced Upper Limb Courses in Western Acupuncture and Dry Needling.

This technique has assisted many of her patients in their return to function after injury in addition to a progression of an individualised stretch and exercise program.

Miriam’s interests outside of physiotherapy include catching up with friends, watching her favourite TV dramas and planning her next trip back to her home country, Hong Kong.

In the future Miriam plans to continue working in the private practice sector and further develop her skills to improve the well-being of her patients.

Helga Schmiedt

Helga originally qualified In Brazil, since then she has worked in Brazil, Germany and in China before migrating to Australia in 2013.

Over the years she has been working in hospitals, a rehabilitation centre for neurological patients in Germany, private clinics for musculoskeletal and neurological conditions in Brazil and China, community and at an age care facility in Australia.

She started working  at Hyperdome Physiotherapy Centre in 2016.

Helga has over 20 years of experience in different areas of physiotherapy with an extensive course in manual therapy following the Maitland concept, as well as a dry needling introductory course, several courses for a postural re-education technique from France (GPR-Souchard) and several courses to treat neurological conditions following the Bobath concept.

Helga loves to be a physiotherapist, and feels blessed to have been able to be continuously working as a physio in all the countries she has lived in.

She enjoys working with people and supporting and guiding them towards improvement, reducing their pain, re-educating their posture or movements.

She likes to work with and learn from her clients, feeling rewarded for being able to help them to gain a better quality of life.

Helga’s Hobbies include Gardening, Dog Training and playing the piano, as well as jogging and bush walking.

Nicole Bentham

Nicole Bentham is a local to the South Brisbane region and a John Paul College graduate (2008) who always had a passion for movement, whether it was through sport or following her interest through study.

Her love for her profession began when she became a receptionist here at Hyperdome Physiotherapy Centre back in 2006.

She graduated from Griffith University Southport in 2013 with a Bachelor of Exercise Science and a Masters of Physiotherapy.

During her physiotherapy studies, she funded her degree by working for Gold Coast United Football Club and Brisbane Roar Football Club as a massage therapist.

She has also worked as an assistant physiotherapist at Melody Park Aged Care Facility.

She left university with a Graduate Physiotherapy position in a private practice, which allowed her to develop her Pilates and Hydrotherapy Skills.

In early 2015, she finally re-joined Hyperdome Physiotherapy Centre and has been exposed to a variety of clientele since her first day.

Along the way she has also attained a Certificate IV in Massage Therapy, Level 1, 2 and Advanced Pilates Mat Work and Reformer Work, a Certificate in Hydrotherapy and Introductory Courses in Western Acupuncture and Dry Needling.

In her spare time Nicole spends almost every second training for and coaching cheerleading competitions. She has competed for Australia in California (2008) and the Dallas Texas NCA National Competition (2015).

For the future, she plans to travel the world, continue to renovate her house and develop her physiotherapy skills within the private practice sector.

Services

Physiotherapy Service

Physiotherapy is a profession in the clinical health science sector that aims to assess, diagnose, treat and prevent disease, injury, dysfunction and deformity through physical means.

Physiotherapists gain an expertise in anatomy and physiology which allows them to use hands-on and hands-off methods to treat people with a variety of health conditions.

Their treatment is specialized in improving movement and function without the use of pharmaceutical products or surgery.

Physiotherapists assist with overcoming movement disorders which may have been congenital, attained through accident or injury, or are the result of ageing.

Physiotherapy services provided by Hyperdome Physiotherapy Centre include hands-on physiotherapy methods such as mobilisation, manipulation, massage, muscle energy techniques, Western Acupuncture and Dry Needling and Shockwave Therapy.

We also provide hands-off physiotherapy methods including Gait Scan Analysis, Posture Pro Analysis, Hydrotherapy, Exercise Prescription and Gym Rehabilitation.

Western Acupuncture and Dry Needling

Acupuncture is a form of therapy in which fine, sterile, single-use needles are inserted into specific points in order to create neurophysiologic reactions in the body and stimulate a healing effect.

Acupuncture helps to relieve pain and improve circulation.

Scientifically, acupuncture has been found to activate the opioid system in the brain that responds to pain and stimulates nerves that transmits electrical impulses to the spinal cord and brain.

Acupuncture is considered to be a safe and effective treatment option for a variety of conditions such as chronic pain, headaches, neck and joint pain, fibromyalgia and menstrual cramps.

Dry needling is a more invasive procedure commonly used to treat musculoskeletal problems and issues associated with chronic nerve pain.

Dry needling involves the insertion of a fine, sterile, single-use needle into a ‘knot’ or ‘trigger point’ within muscle, ligament or tendon, causing skeletal muscle fiber contraction and spasm.

Common problems treated with dry needling include myofascial pain syndrome, headaches, tennis or golfers elbow, soft tissue sporting injuries and lower back pain.

Exercise Prescription & Gym Rehabilitation

Exercise Prescription or Gym Rehabilitation refers to a specific plan of fitness-related activities, developed by our physiotherapists, that is designed for the management of your particular condition.

Exercise prescription is used to assist in the management of conditions such as poor core stability, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and neurological disorders involving pain or soft tissue injury and pre and post-surgical deconditioning.

Exercise prescription is also commonly used to encourage desired musculoskeletal adaptations required for sport or individual growth.

When prescribing exercises our physiotherapists will consider your current lifestyle, interests, type of exercise required, amount of workload (duration/frequency) and intensity needed to make a change, and any precautions that need to be taken.

A Gym Rehabilitation program is then suggested for those patients who are interested in maintaining and improving their fitness or requiring long-term self-management strategies.

Fitness programs prescribed by a Physiotherapist will ensure that the client avoids injury and works at an appropriate level.

Gait Scan Service

GaitScan is a pressure based computer hardware and software system that helps our physiotherapists to assess and analyse your feet.

The system is designed to assist in detecting abnormal foot function which may be affecting the alignment and movement of your feet or other parts of your body.

The Gaitscan system records a static (standing still) and dynamic (walking or running across the pressure plate) picture of your foot mechanics and maps your foot pressure before generating a report.

The report can be used to determine if the pain you are experiencing is due to abnormal foot function and whether you would benefit from wearing custom made foot orthotics.

If orthotics are needed the data is sent to the lab and a custom made orthotic is manufactured specifically for your feet.

Hydrotherapy & Gym Programs

Hydrotherapy combines traditional physiotherapy skills with the properties of warm water to relieve pain, gain relaxation, improve joint range, muscles strength and overall stability.

It is conducted in an indoor pool heated to between 31-33C degrees. It involves hands-on techniques such as joint mobilisations, soft tissue manipulation and stretching of neural and muscular tissue, as well as using the buoyancy of water to either assist or resist movement.

This helps to improve your ability to cope with everyday activities, manage your individual problems and improve your posture and fitness level.

Our qualified and experienced physiotherapists supervise the 45 minute session and assist you in progressing your specific exercises as your fitness and movement improves.

Posture Pro Service

Posture Pro is a posture analysis system used to analyse digital posture images.

The system generates a posture number which calculates the amount your posture deviates from neutral. It highlights additional physical stresses on the spine, pelvis and other joints.

The most common problems, such as swayback and slouching, are related to increased use of computers, carrying heavy bags, wearing high heels and tight restrictive clothing.

Posture Pro assists our physiotherapists in identifying problem areas, allowing a holistic approach to help you to correct misalignments/posture imbalance. This has significant benefits for your overall health and well-being.

Shockwave Therapy

Shockwave Therapy uses radial shockwaves to trigger biological effects leading to faster and permanent healing and regeneration of body tissues.

The radial shockwave carries high energy into the body’s painful areas through a transmitter at the end of an applicator via compressed air.

The energy transmitted can promote repair and regeneration in bones, tendons, muscles and other soft tissues.

It is used for sub-acute, sub-chronic and chronic conditions such as myofascial trigger points and tendinopathies (plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow, Achilles tendinopathy).

It can also improve activation of muscle and connective tissue improving circulation and muscle tone.

It is recommended that patients trial at least 6-8 sessions of shockwave therapy with approximately 4 days in between sessions to see a good result.

Many patients notice a difference after just one session reporting benefits such as reduced pain, improved tissue healing, improved blood flow and reduced muscle spasm in painful areas.

Women’s and Men’s Health Physiotherapy

At Hyperdome Physiotherapy Centre we offer support for Women’s and Men’s health issues such as incontinence, bed wetting, prostate and bladder control, painful bladder, pregnancy (ante and postnatal), menopause and pelvic floor dysfunction.

In addition we treat bowel disorders such as constipation and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Deborah Hogg, our Principle Physiotherapist, has specialised in treating various Women’s and Men’s Health issues.

TMJ (Jaw) Physiotherapy

Not very many people realise that physiotherapists can work with people suffering from Temporomandibular Joint (The Jaw or TMJ) pain and dysfunction. Our Principle Physiotherapist, Deborah Hogg, is specialised in head, neck and jaw physiotherapy.

The temporomandibular joint allows us to open and close our jaw and is important for talking, eating and facial movements. Pain and dysfunction including clicking, locking, grinding and deviation of the jaw is not normal and can be improved through physiotherapy.

Reviews

“The people here are caring and supportive in the recovery of patients.”