Best Physiotherapy in Melbourne – Top Physiotherapists in our South Yarra, Hawthorn & Footscray Clinics

Capital Physiotherapy – Best Physiotherapy Clinic in South Yarra, Hawthorn and Footscray

Experienced Physiotherapists with Friendly Service

Our Clinics

We have 3 physiotherapy clinics all around Melbourne making it convenient for you to see us where ever you are. Our newest physiotherapy clinic is in Hawthorn, where you’ll find out co-founder, Melanie Lim. Our other 2 clinics are located in Footscray and South Yarra, where we also provide a wide range of physiotherapy services to a wide range of surrounding suburbs including but not limited to PrahranToorak and Camberwell area

Our South Yarra Physio Clinic is just around the corner from:
Our Hawthorn Clinic is just around the corner from:
Our Footscray Clinic is just around the corner from:

Our Physiotherapists at Capital Physiotherapy

provide the following services

Sports Physiotherapy

Getting into sports can be a healthy way to lead your life. Unfortunately, it does have its risks as sports injuries can also affect one’s life. To help minimise the impact of such injuries, it is essential that you obtain a thorough assessment, an accurate diagnosis, and a carefully-planned treatment to help you heal faster and regain enjoyment in life.

Sport Physiotherapy

Neck and Back Pain

Many individuals today complain of neck and back pain. Even ordinary office workers are not immune to such health problems that are traditionally attributed to repetitive motions, whiplash events, and even weightlifting injuries. Managing neck and back pain requires: immediate and effective pain relief, the strengthening of your back and neck muscles, and health education on proper positioning and movement. 

Neck (including headaches) and Back Pain

Women’s Health

Pregnancy is one of the greatest joys of motherhood. However, the physiologic changes associated with pregnancy brings strain and stress to the woman’s body. Exercises and fitness programs as well as our massage and physiotherapy treatments can help both pregnant and new moms to manage their aches and pains associated with pregnancy and childbirth a lot more effectively and safely.

Women’s Health

Clinical Pilates

One of the most important aspects of managing chronic back pain is the strengthening of the core muscles. Clinical Pilates designed by a physiotherapist can help improve your core stability and help in the management of back pain. Additionally, these exercises help in the prevention of further injury while also aiding in a speedier and more successful recovery. 

Clinical Pilates

Plus we also provide other services as well. Please click the link below:

Health Insurance

FAQ

Is a physiotherapist the same thing as physical therapist?

In America, our profession is known as a physical therapist. In Australia, the industry is known as physiotherapy.

What can I expect at my first physiotherapy appointment?

At Capital Physiotherapy, our philosophy is always around a high client contact, high client care model. We have strong emphasis on proper diagnosis and also medical referral where it’s appropriate.

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Should I see a chiropractor or a physiotherapist?

Physiotherapists and Chiropractors share a similar space in the treatment and management of pain and stiffness in the body. Both are practised by licensed professionals with years of education in the sciences, but their approaches can be slightly different.

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How many times a week should I do my physio exercises?

This should be discussed with your therapist as everyone is different depending on your condition and situations.

How many sessions of physio will I need?

This should be discussed with your therapist as everyone is different depending on your condition and situations.

What conditions can be treated by Physiotherapy?

Physiotherapy is a viable treatment option for a number of physical conditions, including:

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Can physiotherapy make you feel worse before it gets better?

While many patients perceive physical therapy as a process that increases pain (with physical therapists sometimes referred to jokingly as “torturing” patients), the reality is that a physiotherapist’s purpose is to reduce pain, not increase it. Over time, a physiotherapy regimen that works should result in less pain, and greater functionality.

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Is Physiotherapy free on a Medicare card? What about with health insurance?

Capital Physiotherapy clinic provides bulk billing for our clients at some of our clinics (please click here for more information).

When it comes to insurance, Australia has various options depending on your circumstances. In short, most basic health insurance won’t always cover physiotherapy. Read more…