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Our team of physio's service patients from all over Melbourne, though most come from nearby suburbs such as Eltham, Research and Montmorency.

Whether you need help with an existing injury, rehabilitation, soft tissue therapy or joint manipulations, we consider ourselves the best physios and physiotherapy clinic in Eltham.

Physio Eltham is (from our research) one of the most common searches our patient's use to find us, followed by Physiotherapist Eltham and interestingly, Physiotherapy Eltham. Patients often search us by suburb first, however, and as a result, some other typical searches include Eltham Physio, Eltham Physiotherapist and or Eltham Physiotherapy. Though not a direct variation to the two above, a broader approach is often taken with a search like; physio near me, or if a practice is more intended then physiotherapy near me is quite often the search. We have found that depending on the demographics the use of the word 'in' features quite heavily, and so we'll often see Physio in Eltham, Physiotherapist in Eltham and Physiotherapy in Eltham as common phrases. In the end, we do our best to be as visible and accessible for our patients in and around our local area as possible.

What is physiotherapy?

Physiotherapy refers to the procedure or treatment plan which helps an individual to recover from injuries or other problems. Health issues in the form of mobility problems, pain in different areas, and stiffness might arise after an injury.

In such a situation, physiotherapists can help! They are the people who are qualified and experienced in treating such conditions. Through their knowledge and skills, they can help individuals get back their normal life. Physiotherapists use different tools or techniques for the purpose which include soft tissue mobilisation method or massage therapy, along with muscle re-education, and hydrotherapy.

Other Treatment Options:

You can rely on physiotherapists because they are trained for at least 4 years at University. They either have a Bachelor’s degree or have a Master’s degree. Their training is focused majorly on the functioning of the human body. They have a thorough knowledge of biology; they are experts in normal human body functions and anatomy.

As you get in touch with a physiotherapist, your condition is thoroughly assessed. Based on your health, a treatment plan is made so that the issue is successfully addressed. The main objective of your physiotherapist is to help you get back to your normal life as soon as you can.

For your appointment with any physiotherapist in Australia, there is no requirement for a doctor’s referral. The goal of your physio will be to help you get back to your normal life.

Eltham

Located 20 kilometres northeast of Melbourne’s Central Business District is the popular suburb of Eltham. The suburb has a population of about 18,314 people (based on the 2016 Census) and belongs to the local government area of Shire of Nillumbik. Eltham is one of the many suburbs in Melbourne that gives people access to green and beautiful environments. Despite the rapid change and development brought by increased traffic to the suburb, Eltham still managed to maintain its tree-lined streets and green reserves.

Eltham has a land area of 13.2 km2 and is bounded by the neighbouring suburbs of Briar Hill, Eltham North, Lower Plenty, Montmorency, Research, Templestowe, and Warrandyte.

History of Eltham

Eltham started as a reserve at the intersection of Yarra River and Diamond Creek. Around 1851, J.M Holloway built a private subdivision on the area aptly calling it “Little Eltham”. A few years after, residents started pouring into the region. On February 1854, the Eltham Post Office was established followed by the construction of St Margaret’s Church in 1861. The railway line reached Eltham in 1902 attracting further business and residents into the suburb.

Eltham has a unique appeal to artists. In the 1930s, the Montsalvat --- an artist community --- built several medieval architecture buildings in the suburb. These buildings continue to attract tourists up to this day.

Facilities Around Eltham

Eltham is home to several state and private schools. Some of the notable schools in the area include the Eltham Primary School (first established in 1855), Eltham Hugh School, Catholic Ladies College, Eltham College of Education, and the Our Lady Help of Christians Primary.

Eltham is the home of Eltham Wildcats Basketball Club --- the biggest in the southern hemisphere. Aside from that, the suburb also has several sports clubs, namely:

A premier sporting community, Eltham has produced several world champions like Emma Carney (two-time World Triathlon Champion) and Cadel Evans (World Cup biking champion in 1998 and 1999).

Being close to nature, Eltham also has several parks. The Alistair Knox Park is the suburb’s main park located near the shopping strip and Eltham library.

Famous Destinations Around Eltham