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.

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!

Not all “damage” on a scan is actually causing your pain.Many findings on imaging, such as disc bulges, tendon changes, ...
29/03/2026

Not all “damage” on a scan is actually causing your pain.

Many findings on imaging, such as disc bulges, tendon changes, or cartilage wear, are very common, even in people who have no pain at all. In many cases, these are normal, age-related changes rather than true sources of symptoms.

Pain is influenced by much more than what shows up on a scan, including:
- Strength and movement patterns
- Activity levels and loading
- Sleep, stress, and overall health
- Previous injuries

Scans can be helpful in certain situations, but they don’t always give us the full picture. Your symptoms, your function, and how your body responds to the right rehab is what matters most!

A physiotherapist can help interpret your scan in context, identify what’s driving your pain, and guide you with a personalised plan to get you moving confidently again!

Ski season never ends for our director, Michael ⛷️This time, taking it across Austria and France 🇦🇹🇫🇷
22/03/2026

Ski season never ends for our director, Michael ⛷️
This time, taking it across Austria and France 🇦🇹🇫🇷

14/03/2026

Happens to all of us 😅😅

Today we celebrate the women who keep our clinic moving! From physiotherapists to admin support, their expertise, care, ...
07/03/2026

Today we celebrate the women who keep our clinic moving! From physiotherapists to admin support, their expertise, care, and commitment help our patients of all ages to live healthier lives. Happy International Women’s Day to all the incredible women! 💜🤍

PS: see if you can spot the imposter in the back 🤭

Many people think osteoarthritis (OA) is simply “wear and tear,” and that using their joints will speed up damage. In re...
02/03/2026

Many people think osteoarthritis (OA) is simply “wear and tear,” and that using their joints will speed up damage. In reality, strengthening the muscles around a joint helps absorb more force, reducing stress on the joint itself, meaning better support. 
 
🔄 Movement circulates synovial fluid, keeping the joint lubricated and more mobile. Joints that move regularly tend to feel less stiff and function better than those that are over-rested. 
 
🧠 Regular exercise can reduce pain sensitivity by calming the nervous system and rebuilding confidence in movement, helping settle symptoms over time. 
 
🏋️Staying active also supports healthy body weight, reducing overall load through weight-bearing joints like the hips and knees. 
 
The key isn’t avoiding activity; it’s finding the right type and dosage. If you’re unsure where to start, our clinic runs the GLA:D program which is an evidence-based education and exercise program designed specifically for people with hip and knee OA. Our programs are carefully tailored to your needs, and will be supervised by our physios to help you move with confidence.  
 
Contact us today to secure your spot or find out more about our GLAD program by giving us a call on 03 9434 3088

Struggling with hip or knee osteoarthritis and wondering what your options really are?Join us next Tuesday 10th February...
04/02/2026

Struggling with hip or knee osteoarthritis and wondering what your options really are?

Join us next Tuesday 10th February at 3pm for our GLAD Information Session where we’ll unpack:

• What osteoarthritis really is
• Your treatment options
• How the GLAD program works
• How to decide between surgery vs non-surgical care

This is a great opportunity to ask questions, understand your options, and learn how exercise and education can help you stay active and confident with your joints. 💪

Call us on 03 9434 3088 or email us to register your interest-! We’d love to see you there!

Following up on our last post about Achilles pain, here’s what to keep in mind:🚫 Don’t do complete rest- gentle movement...
01/02/2026

Following up on our last post about Achilles pain, here’s what to keep in mind:

🚫 Don’t do complete rest- gentle movement helps healing
🚫 Don’t push through pain- it can make things worse
🚫 Avoid aggressive stretching- this can irritate the tendon

✅ Reduce load but keep moving- modify activities, don’t stop completely
✅ Manage pain early- try icing in the early stages
✅ Progressively load your calf- gradually build strength to support recovery

Achilles pain is common but manageable! The right approach now can prevent long-term issues and get you back to your sport faster! 🏃‍♂️🎾

🎾 With the Australian Open underway, one injury we see a lot in tennis and many other sports is Achilles tendinopathy.Qu...
18/01/2026

🎾 With the Australian Open underway, one injury we see a lot in tennis and many other sports is Achilles tendinopathy.

Quick changes of direction. Explosive push-offs. Repeated loading.

Your Achilles tendon takes a big hit whether you’re playing tennis, running, doing gym classes, or weekend sport.

Common signs we see:
• Pain or stiffness first thing in the morning
• Tenderness just above the heel
• Pain that eases as you warm up, then flares later
• Reduced power when pushing off or jumping

🚩 Don’t ignore it! Early Achilles pain is much easier to manage than a long-term tendon issue.

How can we treat it
✔️ Early pain management
✔️ Smart load management (not complete rest)
✔️ Progressive calf strengthening
✔️ Manage training load
✔️ A gradual, structured return to activity

Merry Christmas from all of our team at Watsonia Physiotherapy & Clinical Pilates 🎄✨We’d like to thank our wonderful pat...
24/12/2025

Merry Christmas from all of our team at Watsonia Physiotherapy & Clinical Pilates 🎄✨

We’d like to thank our wonderful patients and community for your continued trust and support throughout the year.

We hope your day is filled with joy, rest, and time with loved ones 💛

✨HOLIDAY HOURS ✨We’re open throughout the festive period and here to keep you moving 💪Please note, our clinic will be cl...
22/12/2025

✨HOLIDAY HOURS ✨
We’re open throughout the festive period and here to keep you moving 💪

Please note, our clinic will be closed on public holidays so our physios can rest and recharge!

Thank you for your continued support, and we wish you a happy and healthy festive season! 🎅🎄

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126 Watsonia Road
Melbourne, VIC
3087

Opening Hours

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

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+61394343088

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