Practice Physiotherapy

Rehabcorp Physiotherapy uses a holistic assessment and treatment approach, focusing on all aspects of the person’s life to effectively managing their aches, pain or injury. This “Whole of Body” treatment approach involves treating the cause of the problem and not just symptoms.

Our highly qualified staff specialise in posture and biomechanic analysis, musculoskeletal physiotherapy and the pilates method, will identify areas to address to treat the cause of the problem and prevent it from recurring. Hands-on therapy and acupuncture are used to address joint and muscle dysfunctions and improve postural alignment and biomechanics. However advocating self-management is an important aspect to all our treatments. Therefore hands-on therapy is used in conjunction with exercise programs, based on the Pilates method, to re-educate weakened muscles. We empower our clients with knowledge, exercises and strategies to treat and care for their own condition. This method encourages long-term solutions for our clients’ conditions, prevents recurrences and provides the client with the knowledge and skills to keep themselves in a better state of health.

Our goal is to enhance your health, fitness and freedom of movement to assist you in leading a happy, fulfilling life and achieve the goals you want to achieve!

Facilities

Our Evandale practice is equipped with four Treatment Rooms, a Rehabilitation Gym and a Pilates Studio.

The treatment rooms are used for Hands-On Physiotherapy and Massage treatments and are equipped with height-adjustable beds, face cushions and bolsters for patient comfort. We also have electrotherapy equipment including Interferential Therapy and Ultrasound and have a Traction Machine also.

The Pilates Studio has state of the art Equipment including a Pilates Reformer, Multi-chair and Trapeze Table. We also have Pilates Exercise Mats, Foam Rollers, Pilates Magic Circles, Theraband, Pilates Balls and Chi balls for our Mat Pilates Classes.

Our Semaphore practice also has a treatment room equipped with the patient comforts detailed above and an Ultrasound machine. We also have an onsite Rehabilitation Gym comprised of an Exercise Bike, Cross Trainer, Pin-Loaded Machines, Free Weights, and Exercise Ball and an area where are Pilates Mat Classes are conducted. We also have Pilates Exercise Mats, Foam Rollers, Pilates Magic Circles, Theraband, Pilates Balls, and Chi balls for our Mat Pilates Classes at Semaphore.

Meet Our Team

Our team consists of two friendly receptionists Melanie and Sally, two physiotherapists, Marika Scicluna and Frank Tedesco and a massage therapist, Sheridyn King. Our physiotherapists were trained at the University of South Australia, which is considered the world leader in both research and clinical practice.

Our physiotherapists are also Members of the Australian Physiotherapy Association, which means we practice in accordance with the APA Code of Conduct and are committed to professional excellence.

Our team is committed to providing clients with caring, personalised and high-quality physiotherapy services to help them achieve their health and fitness goals and improve their quality of life. Hands-on therapy and acupuncture are used to address joint and muscle dysfunctions and improve postural alignment and biomechanics. This is used in conjunction with exercise programs, based on the Pilates method, to re-educate weakened muscles. Together these treatment tools assist us in effectively rehabilitating our clients to their best possible state-of-health. With our focus on our “Whole of Body” therapy approach and self-management, our clients are empowered with the knowledge and skills to manage their own conditions in the long-term as well as seeing the short-term results.

Staff Profiles

Marika Scicluna

B.App.Sc.(Physio), MAPA 

Areas of Interest & Specialisation
· Pilates & Injury Rehabilitation
· Pilates Matwork & Machines
· Manual Therapies
· General Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
· Women’s Health and Pre/Post Natal Care
· Sports Physiotherapy
· Acupuncture
· Holistic Treatment Approach

Background
Marika Scicluna, Director and Founder of Rehabcorp Physiotherapy, completed her Bachelor of Applied Science in Physiotherapy in 1997 and has since practiced in a variety of private practice settings, in Australia and abroad. Marika Scicluna is passionate about enhancing each client’s quality of life by correcting their movement dysfunctions and empowering them to manage their own conditions using her skills and experience in Pilates Rehabilitation, Manual Techniques, Musculoskeletal, Sports and Acupuncture Physiotherapy. Marika also has special interests in Women’s health, including pre/postnatal care. With over 12 years experience in private practice Marika has a diverse experience. Marika has worked with athletes of different levels. She has been the physiotherapist at a number of Australian Association of Tennis Players (AATP) Men's and Women's Satellite Tournaments in South Australia and has worked with the Garville Netball Club as the Club Physiotherapist since 2006. She has also participated as a State and National Judge for the South Australian Body Building Association.

Qualifications
· Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) – University of SA 1997
· Polestar Pilates - Rehabilitation & Matwork Accredited Instructor – Polestar International
· Patterns of Dysfunction in the Lower Extremities & Pelvis, Thoraco-Lumbo-Sacral, Thoracic Spine, Craniocervical, Upper Extremities – Manual Therapy Institute, 2002-2009 (Muscle-Energy Techniques, Counterstrain/Positional Release, Visceral Manipulation)
· Acupuncture Level 1 & 2 – APA & Australian Society of Acupuncture Physiotherapists 2005
· Visceral Manipulation – Levels 1 & 2 – Barral Institute 2009
· Craniosacral Therapy – Level 1 – Upledger 2000
· McKenzie Therapy – McKenzie Institute

Memberships
· Member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association
· Member of the Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Association of the APA
· Member of the Sports Physiotherapy Association of the APA
· Member of the Acupuncture Physiotherapy Association of the APA

Frank Tedesco

Areas of Interest & Specialisation
· Manual Therapy
· General Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
· Sports Physiotherapy
· Hydrotherapy
· Gym Rehabilitation
· Acupuncture
· Gait Analysis
· Chronic Pain

Background
Frank Tedesco graduated from the University of South Australia in 2000. He went on to work for two years at Wakefield Sports Clinic in both inpatients and outpatients. He also worked in the gym and hydrotherapy pool developing rehabilitation programs. He has a particular interest in sports and has worked with a variety of sporting teams in Adelaide and London. In 2003 Frank undertook a 3 year working holiday in the UK working in some of the leading hospitals in London including St Thomas Hospital. During this time he was also team physiotherapist from numerous soccer and rugby clubs and worked at the London marathon. Frank Tedesco takes a holistic approach to diagnosing and treating the cause of each client’s problems using his skills in manual techniques and exercises prescription. He has over 10 years experience in private practice both locally and abroad Frank has been the team physiotherapist for the Metro United Women’s Football Club since 2006.

Qualifications
· Chronic Pain Management : Identification and Management
· Advanced Taping Workshop
· Gait Analysis and Foot Biomechanics
· Trigger Point, Pain and Muscle Tone: Soft touch approach
· Complex Regional Pain Syndrome I: Science and Management
· Combined approach to SIJ · NAGS,SNAGS and Mobilisation with Movement
· McKenzie Therapy – McKenzie Institute
· Acupuncture course –AACP and OCPPP approved
· Matwork Level 1 Modified Pilates Course (Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute)

Memberships
· Member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association
· Member of the Sports Physiotherapy Association of the APA
· Member of The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)

Appointment Options

Appointments are scheduled at 1 hour for an initial consultation and 30-minute intervals for standard consultations. We aim to be punctual to meet the needs of busy people, however we also aim to ensure that our clients receive a careful, personalised service with a minimum of 30 minutes contact time with their physiotherapist.

Appointment Times

Opening hours of the Evandale clinic are:

Opening hours of the Semaphore clinic are:

Pilates sessions are conducted on an individual one-on-one sessions at any time in our Pilates Studio with the physiotherapists. Please see our exercise timetable for Pilates Mat Group classes, Gym and Hydrotherapy Classes and fee structures. We also have a pregnancy Pilates class on Saturday mornings.  Hydrotherapy is conducted at Norwood Stateswim on Tuesday and Thursday mornings between 7:45am and 8:45 am with Frank Tedesco.

Appointment Policy

We would appreciate 24 hours notice should an appointment need to be cancelled to allow us time to fill the appointment space, however we understand that emergencies are unavoidable. Once you commence treatment with one of our physiotherapists we envisage that you will continue with that therapist. However, if your physiotherapist is unavailable at the time you next request, you can be confident that the other physiotherapist will have access to your physiotherapy file and all treatment provided.

Practice History

Rehabcorp Physiotherapy was originally established in 1999 as Tranmere Spinal & Sports Physiotherapy by Marika Scicluna. This was as a single-practitioner practice run from a single room within Glynburn Road Medical Centre.

In 2004 Rehabcorp Physiotherapy was born with the relocation of the practice to new premises at 101 Portrush Road, Evandale.  Physiotherapist, Frank Tedesco joined the clinic in March 2005 and a partnership was formed between Frank Tedesco and Marika Scicluna in July 2006.

Our second Rehabcorp Physiotherapy clinic opened in March 2007 at 63 Military Road, Semaphore to fulfill the need for physiotherapy services in this area. This clinic provides the same physiotherapy services and provides a rehabilitation gym sessions and Pilates mat classes.

Rehabcorp Physiotherapy, Evandale relocated to newly renovated premises at 166 Payneham Road in August 2008, with its state of the art Pilates Studio, Rehabilitation Gym, adjoining treatment rooms and ample off street parking. Offering Pilates mat and equipment classes, Gym Rehabilitation Classes, as well as Physiotherapy, Podiatry and Massage services this location is just ten minutes from the CBD of Adelaide at 166 Payneham Road.  It is an ideal location for clients from the surrounding eastern suburbs (Maylands, Trinity Gardens, Payneham, Payneham South, St Peters, Royston Park, Joslin, Stepney, Marden) and for those clients who work in the city.