Combined Physiotherapy Machine
Our new combined physiotherapy machine offers a comprehensive approach to treatment for musculoskeletal pain and injury recovery.
What is combined physiotherapy?
Physiotherapy involves many different approaches to support recovery and improve movement. This can include:
- Hands-on treatment such as joint mobilisation and soft tissue massage
- Guided at-home exercises to strengthen muscles and improve mobility
- Machine-based treatments that use medical technology to address pain and support healing.
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At The Brisbane Spine Clinic, we’re using a new combined physiotherapy machine that integrates ultrasound, electrical stimulation and laser treatment, offering a flexible and tailored approach to managing musculoskeletal conditions.
Instead of switching between different machines which have to be used at different times, the new machine can simultaneously treat the same area with ultrasound and electrical stimulation (for example). This makes treatment more convenient for you and may enhance your recovery.
A 2024 systematic review found that “…combination therapy has better analgesic effects than TENS, interferential currents, or therapeutic ultrasound alone.” The researchers found that combined therapy, either alone or alongside other treatments, decreased pain and increased range of motion for several musculoskeletal conditions.
Who can benefit from combination therapy in physiotherapy?
Our combination therapy approach may be suitable for a wide range of patients, including those with:
- Musculoskeletal pain – lower back pain, neck pain, knee pain
- Sports injuries – sprains, strains, and overuse injuries
- Chronic conditions – tendon disorders, arthritis, long-term pain
- Rehabilitation needs – after injury, surgery or prolonged immobility.
When it may not be recommended
The combined physiotherapy machine may not be appropriate for individuals with:
- Pacemakers or other implanted electronic devices
- Active infections or open wounds at the treatment site
- Certain vascular conditions
- Pregnancy (depending on the modality used).
Your physiotherapist will assess your medical history and treatment goals to determine if combined physiotherapy is suitable.
How does the combined physiotherapy machine work?
The physiotherapy machine is designed to deliver different treatments individually or in combination.
Depending on your condition, your physiotherapist may set the machine to use:
- Ultrasound therapy: sound waves to stimulate circulation and support soft tissue healing.
- Electrical stimulation: low-level currents to activate muscles and help manage pain.
- Low-level laser therapy: light-based therapy that may support tissue repair.
- Combined therapy: At least 2 of the above settings are used simultaneously.
How can we help?
If you are experiencing musculoskeletal pain or are seeking new approaches to physiotherapy treatment, please come and see us. We’ll assess your condition and advise on whether our combined physiotherapy machine could help you.
Our Physiotherapists
Yu-Tsung (Justin) Lin
Co-Founder and Senior Musculoskeletal Consultant
Sang Bin (Leo) Hyun
Senior Spinal Consultant
Chun Man (Kelvin) Choi
Physiotherapist and Accredited Exercise Physiologist
Marco Lin
Physiotherapist & Clinical Exercise Physiologist
Raymond Sidhu
Physiotherapist
Yuji Chen
Physiotherapist
Matthew Choi
Physiotherapist
Michael Pham
Physiotherapist
Sean Chiang
Physiotherapist
Raymond Lin
Physiotherapist
Disclaimer:
All information is general and not intended as a substitute for professional advice.
References:
- de la Barra Ortiz, H. A., Leiva, C. A., Lillo, C. A., Álvarez, D. C., & Pizarro, B. C. (2024). Effectiveness of combined therapy in physical therapy for the management of musculoskeletal pain: A systematic review and meta‑analysis. Physiotherapy Quarterly, 32(2), 1–18. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/381584112_Effectiveness_of_combined_therapy_in_physical_therapy_for_the_management_of_musculoskeletal_pain_a_systematic_review_and_meta-analysis, [Accessed 29 August 2025]
- Usman Z, Maharaj SS, Kaka B. Effects of combination therapy and infrared radiation on pain, physical function, and quality of life in subjects with knee osteoarthritis: A randomized controlled study. Hong Kong Physiother J. 2019 Dec;39(2):133-142. doi: 10.1142/S1013702519500124. Epub 2019 Jul 4. PMID: 31889764; PMCID: PMC6900333. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6900333/ [Accessed 29 August 2025]