Carlton, Melbourne
Physiotherapy and rehabilitation in Carlton.
Physiotherapy, pelvic health and exercise support for new injuries, persistent pain, recovery after surgery and returning to work or sport.
Book an appointmentOne clinic for treatment and rehabilitation.
Riverside Physio brings physiotherapy, pelvic health and exercise rehabilitation into the same clinic. Your first clinician stays across the plan and involves another discipline only when it adds something useful.
First appointment
60 minutes for history, assessment and treatment.
Between visits
A short program matched to your schedule and equipment.
Return planning
Clear checkpoints for work, training or everyday activity.
Services
Choose your first appointment.
If you are unsure, book an initial physiotherapy appointment or call reception. We will direct you to the clinician suited to the problem.
Physiotherapy
Assessment and treatment for back, neck, shoulder, hip, knee and ankle pain, with a plan you can continue between visits.
Start with
Initial appointment, 60 minutes
Sports injury management
Clear loading advice and staged rehabilitation for running, field sport, court sport, cycling and gym injuries.
Start with
Physiotherapy assessment
Pelvic health physiotherapy
Private assessment for pelvic pain, bladder symptoms, pregnancy-related concerns and postnatal recovery.
Start with
Pelvic health initial, 60 minutes
Exercise physiology
Supervised exercise for long-term conditions, active ageing, strength development and a safe return to regular training.
Start with
Exercise physiology initial
Choose by the area or activity affected.
Choose the closest area or situation. This guide suggests the right first appointment at Riverside Physio, and reception can change it when you book.
Common reasons to book
Spine and upper body
• Back and neck pain
• Headache and jaw pain
• Shoulder pain
• Elbow, wrist and hand injuries
• Postural and work-related pain
• Recovery after upper-limb surgery
Common reasons to book
Hip and lower limb
• Hip and groin pain
• Knee pain
• Ankle and foot injuries
• Osteoarthritis management
• Balance and walking confidence
• Recovery after lower-limb surgery
Common reasons to book
Running and sport
• Muscle strains
• Tendon pain
• Joint sprains
• Return-to-sport planning
• Training-load flare-ups
• Running gait and footwear concerns
Common reasons to book
Pelvic and ongoing health
• Pregnancy and postnatal care
• Pelvic pain
• Bladder and bowel symptoms
• Persistent pain
• Postnatal recovery and abdominal separation
• Long-term condition exercise support
How treatment progresses
1.
Understand the problem
We connect your symptoms with movement, training, work and health history.
2.
Address the main limitation
Treatment may include hands-on care, education and changes to current activity.
3.
Rebuild capacity
Exercises progress from the clinic to the places where you usually move.
4.
Test the return
We review the tasks, workload or sport demands that matter before discharge.
Exercise rehabilitation and active ageing
Exercise support for strength and balance.
Exercise physiology appointments support people managing a long-term condition, returning after injury or building the strength needed for daily life. Sessions can be individual or part of a small supervised group after an assessment.
Book an exercise physiology assessment
Who to book with
Use the appointment type below as a starting point. Reception can change it if another clinician is a better fit.
Physiotherapist
Suitable for
Pain, injury, movement restriction, recovery after surgery and return to work or sport.
First booking
Choose an initial physiotherapy appointment for a new problem.
Pelvic health physiotherapist
Suitable for
Pelvic pain, bladder or bowel symptoms, pregnancy-related concerns and postnatal recovery.
First booking
Choose a pelvic health initial appointment so there is time for a private history.
Exercise physiologist
Suitable for
Long-term health conditions, active ageing, strength development and supervised exercise.
First booking
Choose an exercise physiology initial before individual or group sessions.
Clinical team
Our Carlton clinical team
Maya Chen
Physiotherapist
Spine, shoulder and upper-limb rehabilitation
Luke Harris
Sports physiotherapist
Field sport, tendon rehabilitation and return planning
Sophie Nguyen
Pelvic health physiotherapist
Pelvic pain, pregnancy and postnatal recovery
Daniel Brooks
Physiotherapist
Post-surgical rehabilitation and lower-limb strength
Priya Patel
Exercise physiologist
Active ageing, long-term conditions and supervised exercise
Elena Rossi
Remedial massage therapist
Sports massage, training recovery and muscular soreness
Riverside Clinic
214 Rathdowne Street, Carlton VIC 3053
Treatment rooms and a ground-floor rehabilitation space, five minutes from the 1 and 6 tram stops on Lygon Street.
Call (03) 5550 0142
Before your appointment
Practical answers for new patients.
Do I need a referral?
No referral is needed for a private appointment. Bring any relevant scans, specialist letters or post-operative instructions. A referral may be required for Medicare, DVA or WorkCover arrangements.