Capital Physiotherapy – Best Physiotherapy Clinic in Hawthorn and Footscray
Experienced Physiotherapists with Friendly Service
Our Clinics
We have 2 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 clinics is located in Footscray, where we also provide a wide range of physiotherapy services to a wide range of surrounding suburbs including but not limited to Prahran, Toorak and Camberwell area
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 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
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.
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.
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:
- Neck pain and stiffness including whiplash and wry neck
- Headaches
- Back pain including disc injuries and pinched nerves, Sciatica
- Dance, running & sports injuries, assessment & conditioning
- Pre & post-natal conditions
- Workplace injuries
- Pre and Post-operative rehabilitation
- Conditions such as arthritis, multiple sclerosis and other neurological disorders.
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.
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…