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      Compartment Pressure Testing

      Compartment Pressure Testing (CPT) is used to diagnose Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome, a common cause of exercise-related leg pain.

      Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome classically presents as a gradual increase in pain during continuous activity, exacerbated by increases in distance or intensity of exercise, often forcing the person to cease the activity. Patients commonly describe a feeling of fullness or pressure in their legs, and occasionally notice lumps in the muscles.

      Compartment Pressure Testing involves injecting a small amount of local anaesthetic into the skin at the sites where the pressures will be tested. The patient will then perform the activity that provokes their pain (e.g. jog, run, walk), until their symptoms are maximally reproduced. Patients are then asked to return to the room, where the Sports Physician will measure the compartment pressure with a pressure manometer. The test can take up to one hour to complete and typically patients can drive or fly after the test.

      Is CPT safe?

      CPT is very safe, but some complications may occur and this will be discussed by our Sports & Exercise Medicine (SEM) Physicians prior to organising your CPT appointment. Our SEM Physicians always prefer to see the patient before arranging a time for the test to ensure the test is warranted, that test is performed correctly and the risk of a false negative is reduced. If the diagnosis is confirmed, our doctors will discuss the management options available to alleviate your symptoms and get you back on your feet.

      Operating Hours

      Sports Medicine

      • Mon-Fri 8am-6pm

      Physiotherapy

      • Mon-Fri 7am-7pm
      • Sat 8am-6pm
      • Sun 9am-12noon

      Hydrotherapy (Supervised)*

      • Mon, Tue, Wed & Fri 8.15-9am
      • Fri 9-9.45am
      • Mon, Wed & Thu 4-4.45pm
      • Thu 12.15-1pm
      • *Bookings are required

      Gymnasium/Pilates Studio*

      • Mon-Fri 7am-9pm
      • Sat-Sun 9am-5pm
      • *Excluding class times
        *Bookings are required

      Hydrotherapy (Independent)*

      • Mon-Fri 7.05-8am
      • Mon-Fri 5.05-6pm
      • Mon, Tue, Wed & Fri 12.05-1pm
      • *Bookings are required
      Open Times
      Sports Medicine Clinic

      Mon-Fri: 8am – 6pm

      Physiotherapy Clinic

      Mon-Fri: 7am – 7pm
      Sat: 8am – 6pm
      Sun: 9am – 12noon

      Gymnasium/Pilates Studio*

      Mon-Fri: 7am – 9pm
      Sat-Sun: 9am – 5pm

      *Excluding class times.
      *Bookings are required
      Hydrotherapy (Supervised)*

      Mon, Tue, Wed & Fri: 8.15–9am
      Fri: 9–9.45am
      Mon/Wed/Thur: 4–4.45pm
      Thu: 12.15–1pm

      *Bookings are required
      Hydrotherapy (Independent)*

      Mon-Fri: 7.05–8am
      Mon-Fri: 5.05–6pm
      Mon/Tue/Wed/Fri: 12.05–1pm

      *Bookings are required