What to expect at Melbourne Shoulder Physiotherapy
A comprehensive assessment of your shoulder issue
Please allow up to an hour for your initial consultation.
Your first visit will include a detailed discussion about your shoulder history. Our therapists take a biopsychosocial approach — looking at the whole person, not just the injury. This includes exploring lifestyle factors that may be contributing to your ongoing pain, alongside identifying any shoulder structures that may be involved.
Thorough physical examination
A comprehensive physical assessment will follow, tailored to your specific symptoms and goals.
Clear, honest explanation
Once the issue has been assessed, your therapist will explain the findings in plain language, ensuring you understand what’s going on and what can be done to help.
Use of specialist equipment
Where appropriate, real-time ultrasound is used to visualise the internal structures of your shoulder. This adds confidence to the diagnosis and helps guide your treatment plan.
A structured treatment approach
Your therapist will then outline a clear plan involving exercise-based rehabilitation, manual therapy, and lifestyle strategies.
Exercises will play a key role — strengthening the muscles around your shoulder, improving mobility, and helping you move with less pain and more confidence.