About Stephan:

Stephan graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from the University of South Australia in 2005, and has spent the next 20 years working in rural Victorian public health.Over that time, he’s built experience across a wide range of areas, including cardiac, pulmonary and neurological rehabilitation, hydrotherapy, and supporting people to make meaningful lifestyle changes. He’s worked with patients both in hospital and as they transition back home after illness or surgery.Stephan really enjoys helping people get back to doing the things they love. As a result therapy should be linked with the clients aims, whether that’s returning to work, staying active, or simply feeling like themselves again.More recently, he’s completed further training in men’s pelvic health—a critical area that’s often overlooked but can make a big difference to quality of life.Stephan is now consulting from the Warner Health and Wellness Centre

Mens pelvic health

Pelvic Floor Health: It’s Not Just a Women’s Issue30% of older men do not have complete bladder control*Pelvic floor problems aren’t just something women experience—many men deal with them too, often without realising help is available.Men can experience a range of pelvic issues, including:Bladder leakage or urgency
Bowel control problems
Pelvic pain or discomfort
Changes in sexual functionAs men age, changes in the body (particularly related to prostate health) can increase the likelihood of pelvic floor problems. Lifestyle factors, surgery, and medical treatments can also play a role.Despite how common these symptoms are, they’re rarely talked about. Many men feel embarrassed or assume it’s just something they have to live with.-- But this does not always need to be the case --Physiotherapy offers practical, evidence-based solutions that can make a real difference.If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, consider reaching out to Trinkle Physiotherapy and see how men's pelvic physiotherapy could help you.

* Health related quality of life in older men without prostate cancer, 1998: Mark Litwin

What is shockwave therapy?

Radial Shockwave (the type used by Trinkle Physio) is made by a moving weight striking an applicator that is pressed against the skin. This happens several times a second and causes pressure waves to pass through the tissues below the applicator. What you will feel is a mild discomfort and you will hear a tapping noise.Shockwave therapies have been shown to have a number of effects on the body, namely;
• Causing the formation of new blood vessels leading to better blood flow.
• It can have an impact on your nervous system to lower pain.
• It does stimulate local inflammation. While this sounds bad, inflammation is a part of your body healing itself. Think of it as taking an injury that is chronic and not healing and stirring it up in a way that gives your body another chance to heal it properly.What should shockwave be used on?
The evidence of what shockwave works for is constantly growing, but as a general rule radial shockwave is best used on long term niggling muscle and tendon injuries. The best evidence is found for the following conditions:
• Plantar fasciitis (pain on the bottom of your foot)
• Achilles tendinopathy (pain near the heel)
• Tibial stress syndrome (shin pain
• Patella tendinopathy (pain just below the kneecap)
• Trochanteric pain syndrome (pain on the side of your hip)
• Tennis elbow
• Golfers elbow
This is likely just the beginning, hopefully with more research the list will grow.Who should not have shockwave?
While shockwave does not cause damage to your cells and does not have any known complications, sometimes it does cause bruising and a temporary increase in pain. This means it is best saved for chronic problems (older than a 3 months) that just refuse to go away after other therapies have failed. It is not generally used on fresh injuries.
Shockwave should also not be applied over malignant cancers, a fetus, a joint replacement or a pacemaker / defibrator.Need more information?
Call Trinkle Physio at the Warner Health and Wellness Centre (08) 8532 2299 and speak to Stephan (physio). More comprehensive information can also be found on the International Society for Medical Shockwave Treatment website www.ismst.com .

Bookings:

Monday to Wednesday
15a Warner road Murray Bridge
SA 5253Phone: 08 8532 2299
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