Watsonia Physiotherapy and Clinical Pilates

Watsonia Physiotherapy and Clinical Pilates Whether you suffer from back pain, sports injury, headaches or any other type of musculoskeletal pai Do you want to feel better fast with results that last?

We are committed to providing rapid solutions to your current and future health needs. Our highly successful treatment strategies will help you achieve the best possible outcome so you can regain pain free healthy living. We will help you feel better, move better and age better. Your benefits:
•Comprehensive examination and diagnosis
•Treament of the cause not just the symptoms
•Rehabilitation

to stop relapses
•Get you back on track fast
•Outstanding service
•Exceptional Results
•For TAC patients, the TAC excess is waived, when you see one of our occupational physiotherapists. Whether you suffer from back pain, sports injury, headaches or any other type of musculoskeletal pain or injury, we look forward to caring for you and your family.

We present to you the latest adventures of our director Michael! This time, he’s taken on the outback 🏜️PS: Michael’s da...
09/08/2026

We present to you the latest adventures of our director Michael! This time, he’s taken on the outback 🏜️

PS: Michael’s daughter, Zoe, has ventured into making her own music! Swipe to the end and scan the Spotify QR code for a taste 🎤🎶

Have your joints been feeling stiffer or more painful in the colder months? You’re not imagining it.While cold weather d...
26/07/2026

Have your joints been feeling stiffer or more painful in the colder months? You’re not imagining it.
While cold weather doesn’t cause arthritis, it can increase joint stiffness and make existing symptoms feel worse.
Here are a few simple ways to stay comfortable this winter:

🟢 Keep warm with layers and heat packs
🟢 Stay active with gentle, regular movement
🟢 Stretch daily to reduce stiffness
🟢 Avoid sitting for long periods
🟢 Warm up before exercise

Small changes can make a big difference in keeping you moving this winter.

⚽ WORLD CUP INJURY SPOTLIGHT: HAMSTRING STRAINS ⚽Brazilian star Raphinha recently sustained a hamstring injury during th...
28/06/2026

⚽ WORLD CUP INJURY SPOTLIGHT: HAMSTRING STRAINS ⚽

Brazilian star Raphinha recently sustained a hamstring injury during the tournament, highlighting just how common these injuries can be in soccer.

Hamstring strains often occur during high-speed sprinting, sudden acceleration, or kicking, when the muscles at the back of the thigh are placed under enormous stress.

🔍 Common symptoms include:
• Sudden pain or a “pulling” sensation at the back of the thigh
• Tenderness or bruising
• Difficulty sprinting, kicking, or changing direction

⚠️ Returning to sport too soon can increase the risk of re-injury, which is why proper rehabilitation is essential.

Rehabilitation may include:
✅ Gradual strengthening exercises
✅ Running and sprint progression
✅ Plyometric and agility training
✅ Sport-specific drills before returning to play

Whether you’re competing on the world stage or playing local sport on the weekend, the right rehabilitation can help you recover safely and perform at your best.

Tomorrow marks the start of Men’s Health Week.It’s an opportunity to highlight the importance of men’s physical health, ...
14/06/2026

Tomorrow marks the start of Men’s Health Week.

It’s an opportunity to highlight the importance of men’s physical health, mental health, and emotional wellbeing, and to encourage conversations about the health challenges faced by men in our communities.

Good health isn’t just about avoiding injury. It’s about staying active, sleeping well, looking after your mental wellbeing, and maintaining strong connections with the people around you.

As Men’s Health Week begins, challenge yourself to:
✓ Move a little more
✓ Sleep a little better
✓ Check in on a mate
✓ Prioritise your health

Small steps can make a big difference. 💚

While cortisone injections can be very effective for reducing pain and inflammation, they are not a stand-alone fix for ...
31/05/2026

While cortisone injections can be very effective for reducing pain and inflammation, they are not a stand-alone fix for most injuries. In many cases, the injection helps calm symptoms temporarily, but it does not address the underlying reason the pain developed in the first place.

Factors such as muscle weakness, reduced mobility, joint stiffness, training errors, or excessive load often still need to be addressed. If these contributing factors are ignored, symptoms can return once the effects of the injection wear off.

Cortisone injections can play a crucial role in treatment and may be helpful in certain situations, especially when pain is limiting movement or rehabilitation. However, the best long-term outcomes usually come from combining symptom management with a structured individualised rehabilitation plan!

Pain relief is important, but lasting recovery comes from addressing the cause, not just the symptoms.

We’re excited to announce NEW Clinical Pilates classes at the clinic ✨Due to high demand, we have now opened an addition...
16/05/2026

We’re excited to announce NEW Clinical Pilates classes at the clinic ✨

Due to high demand, we have now opened an additional Tuesday 8:15 AM class, with our new Saturday 8:15 AM class commencing June 13th!

Class Times:
▫️ Tuesday: 8:15 AM – 9 AM (now open)
▫️ Saturday: 8:15 AM – 9 AM (starting June 13)

To book or enquire, contact us via email or call us on 03 9434 3088

To the mums who keep families strong and moving, thank you for everything that you do. The team at Watsonia Physiotherap...
10/05/2026

To the mums who keep families strong and moving, thank you for everything that you do.

The team at Watsonia Physiotherapy would like to wish everyone a very Happy Mother’s Day 💐

02/05/2026

Even physios don’t sit perfectly all day 😅

Good posture isn’t about being perfect all the time, it’s about catching it and resetting, unlike Chris here…

Small habits make a big difference, more than you might realise! It’s often the little, consistent choices that shape ho...
18/04/2026

Small habits make a big difference, more than you might realise! It’s often the little, consistent choices that shape how well our bodies move, recover, and hold up over time.

What your physio wants you to know is that progress isn’t always about big treatments or dramatic changes. Often, it’s the little everyday things you do (or don’t do) that quietly add up in the background.

Scroll to see the tiny changes you could be making to your daily lifestyle that can help look after your body and stay on top of injuries.

04/04/2026

We finally cracked the case!

After noticing our Easter eggs mysteriously disappearing, we set up a camera to catch the culprit.

Instead of the Easter Bunny we were expecting, it turned out to be Chris.

Guess we’ll be adding “chocolate thief” to his treatment specialties…🐰🍫

Wishing everyone a happy, relaxing Easter filled with family, fun and a bit of chocolate!

Address

126 Watsonia Road
Melbourne, VIC
3087

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+61394343088

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