Articles

Recurrent Ankle Sprains – Fixing ‘Bad Ankles’

Ankle sprains are one of the most common sports injuries and have one of the highest recurrencerates. It’s common to see people return to sport

September 27, 2023

What Is OA Of The Knee?

The knee joint is made up of the femur (thigh bone), patella (knee cap) and tibia (shin bone). The main joint of the knee is

July 28, 2023

I’ve Injured My ACL – What Next?

Injuries around the knee joint are frequently seen at Hawthorn Physiotherapy. However, there is always one injury that everybody dreads – an ACL rupture. Many

February 24, 2023

Begone Plantar Fasciitis: 3 Simple Pain Relieving Exercises

Plantar fasciitis or fasciopathy is a widespread foot condition seen at Hawthorn Physiotherapy Clinic. Unfortunately, plantar fasciitis doesn’t discriminate. We see this condition in everyone,

October 5, 2022

Hamstring Injuries

an article by physiotherapist Dr Leon Mao. Hamstring strains are one of the most common sporting injuries seen by our physios at Hawthorn Physiotherapy Clinic.

September 9, 2022

Curious About Dry Needling?

Here’s Everything You Need To Know. Dry Needling You’ve probably heard about ‘dry needling’ if you’ve seen a physiotherapist. ‘Dry needling’ has been around since the 1940s but

August 4, 2022

Sliding Safely Back Into Ski Season

by Leon Mao, Physiotherapist at Hawthorn Physiotherapy Clinic. As the winter season looms, Victorians are bracing for the cold and rainfall. But unlike the last

August 4, 2022

Prehabilitation (Prehab)

Another unique service that Hawthorn Physiotherapy Clinic readily delivers is Prehabilitation or prehab. We work closely with many orthopaedic surgeons to ensure that patients enter

August 4, 2022

The Knee Injury that Almost Derailed Bontempelli Finals Chances

A Play-by-Play Analysis Despite the shortcomings of the Western Bulldogs in the 2021 AFL Grand Finals, Marcus Bontempelli was counting his lucky stars even to

August 4, 2022

5 Handy Ways to Smash Away Your Tennis Injuries

Tennis season has now commenced! With the fantastic conclusion of the Australian Open, the courts are flooding with the sounds of serves and shuffles, starting

August 4, 2022

It’s back to school season! The kids are off with big backpacks stacked with heaps of books, tech gadgets and sports equipment. To prevent back strains, it’s a good idea to invest in a good backpack. Two of the main things to look out for in a good school bag are: structural support and load distribution.

November 9, 2021

Alex Rance does ACL in first match of the season

March 2019 Last night in the first game of the season, Alex Rance ruptured his ACL while landing after attempting a mark. This is a

November 9, 2021

Testimonials

Rob Harvey

2022-07-20

Hi, I saw Leon at Hawthorn physio, he was attentive , gave great advice and was enthusiastic. Had a good nights sleep after his attention Highly recommendable

Ian Croucher

2022-06-26

These guys attract the best physios and have helped me through many years at all stages of my exercise life. Can not recommend more highly. I recently moved and went to a different physio for a shoulder issue, but had little improvement after 3 expensive visits over a month. So I made the trip across town back to Hawthorn Physiotherapy and it got better in two days with a different diagnosis. Also the BUPA gap payment is low here. Only $33, compared to $93 at some other physios.

Ben Howell

2022-06-21

Would highly recommend the clinic - I’ve had a fantastic experience. All the staff are very friendly and super helpful. I’m coming back from a shoulder operation and seen Charlie as part of my rehab. He has clearly articulated what’s required to get back to playing sport. Each appointment is detailed, thorough and involves treatment. I’ve been incredibly satisfied and pleased that I’ve been able to return to the sporting field, with strength and confidence.

Mahadi Tawakoli

2022-06-20

Charlie was great. Helped me with my rehab from the start and my knee feels amazing. Highly recommend him.

Bob Tucker

2022-06-14

Sophie Rubira treated me after a total knee replacement. Great communicator, very knowledgable and friendly, and most of all she is pragmatic, knowing when to back off or reduce the intensity of a particular exercise. Not only that, she answers followup questions by email. I have found her to be a very very effective physio and would highly recommend her.

Penelope Jones

2022-06-14

Hawthorn Physio Clinic has such competent and highly skilled staff. Front of house and physios are wonderful. My family has spent literally years in this clinic for ailments covering many joints! Always superb advice about ankles, backs, knees, hips - in fact most parts of the body!!

Kat Kang

2022-03-26

Fantastic physio with very friendly and helpful staff. I cannot recommend Marcy enough, she is so thorough and knowledgeable! She knew exactly what was going on with my knee, and my knee has gained much more strength after following her advice and exercise programs. I’ve been to other physios before and there was no other physio who understood my condition better. Highly recommend!

Coach Jakob El Greco

2021-10-21

Normal physio place with very good ppl. Charlie he’s exceptionally good. Knowledgeable and specific to everyone needs. 👍🏼 As I’m in similar industry, I know how to judge to good from great.! 💪🏼😉

James Brodie

2021-10-04

Liam Siera

2020-06-03

I've made awesome progress with my injuries thanks to Hawthorne Physiotherapy Clinic. They focus on healing and progress through a combination of therapies and exercise. The staff actively provide polite and friendly assistance when called and they use modern software like Physi Track to keep patients like me on track with my recovery. If you're tired of being in pain from an injury, this is the place to go. Thanks, Rob and team