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SHOULDER PHYSIOTHERAPY & REHABILITATION

Shoulder pain treatment in Melbourne

Reach, lift and get dressed more comfortably.

Shoulder physiotherapy for pain, injury and rehabilitation. Begin suitable treatment and work towards more comfortable sleep, reaching and lifting. Book the team below in Brunswick or Thornbury.

Book shoulder pain treatment

You do not need a diagnosis or a history of failed treatment to start.

HELP WITH THE PROBLEM YOU HAVE NOW

When a simple reach is no longer simple.

Putting on a jacket. Reaching a shelf. Carrying your child. Finding a comfortable position in bed. A sore shoulder can turn ordinary tasks into something you have to think through.

Whether it started after a busy weekend, during training or without an obvious trigger, tell us what you want to do comfortably again. We will use those goals to shape your care—not send you through a generic shoulder routine.

THE PREMIER APPROACH

Sleep more comfortably. Reach more freely. Lift with confidence.

Ease pain and restriction

Soft-tissue treatment and joint mobilisation can be included to help with discomfort and restricted movement. Your practitioner explains the options and checks your comfort throughout.

Build usable movement

Mobility work, movement retraining and progressive strengthening are matched to what your shoulder can manage. The aim is to connect exercises with the reaching, carrying or sport you want back.

Make daily tasks easier

Discuss sleep positions, work demands and training adjustments. Leave knowing what to try between appointments and when your response needs a review.

Assessment and treatment happen together. We check your shoulder and relevant neck or arm symptoms, begin suitable care, and agree on follow-up based on your needs and progress.

CHOOSE YOUR PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Find the right fit for your shoulder.

Choose a clinician below to book directly. New and returning patients are welcome; select the appointment type that suits you.

Matt Taylor, physiotherapist at Premier Brunswick

Matt Taylor

Physiotherapist · Brunswick

Shoulder instability, rotator cuff and sports injuries. Build confidence for reaching, lifting and returning to training.

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Luther Chiew, physiotherapist at Premier Thornbury

Luther Chiew

Physiotherapist · Thornbury

Shoulder pain and sports or overuse injuries, with strength and conditioning experience to support rehabilitation.

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Lilly Winters, physiotherapist at Premier Brunswick

Lilly Winters

Physiotherapist · Brunswick

Shoulder instability and hypermobility. A useful fit when joint control and confidence are part of the problem.

Book with Lilly

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Eddie Chow, physiotherapist at Premier Brunswick

Eddie Chow

Physiotherapist · Brunswick

Shoulder injuries, with hands-on treatment, Clinical Pilates and tailored exercise matched to everyday activity.

Book with Eddie

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Sanam Tavakkoli Oskouei, physiotherapist at Premier Brunswick

Sanam Tavakkoli Oskouei

Physiotherapist · Brunswick

Shoulder injuries and postoperative rehabilitation, with more than a decade of physiotherapy experience.

Book with Sanam

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Returning with a new problem or after a long break? Select an extended appointment where available, or call 03 9481 7794 for help choosing. Prefer Fitzroy North or an osteopath? Reception can match you with suitable care.

Choose a clinic near you

The clinician buttons above open booking filtered to that practitioner and their clinic. Choose a new-patient, standard or extended appointment, then a suitable time.

Has tendon pain become a recurring problem?

If shoulder pain repeatedly returns with lifting or training, or you have been told it is rotator cuff-related, explore our persistent shoulder and rotator cuff pathway. It explains the tendon-focused assessment and rehabilitation options. You do not need to identify the right pathway yourself before asking for help.

Bring existing scan reports or medical advice, and wear clothing that allows your shoulder to be examined comfortably.

Before you book

Should I book physiotherapy or osteopathy?

Both are available at Premier for musculoskeletal shoulder concerns. Physiotherapy is a useful starting point for shoulder injuries and exercise rehabilitation. If you prefer an osteopath or are unsure, reception can help match you with a practitioner.

Will I receive treatment at the first appointment?

Appropriate treatment can begin at your first appointment, with your consent. Your practitioner checks the problem, explains the options and adapts care to your comfort. If medical assessment is needed first, they will explain the next step.

Can I keep working or training?

Tell us exactly what your work or training involves. We will discuss which tasks to adjust, what movement is suitable and how to build back towards your usual activity. You do not need to decide this on your own before booking.

What if I have frozen shoulder or a rotator cuff diagnosis?

Bring any reports and previous advice. We will consider your diagnosis, current movement and goals when planning care. Persistent rotator cuff-related pain has a dedicated Premier pathway; frozen shoulder and other presentations need their own treatment decisions.

When to seek medical help: Call 000 for shoulder pain with chest tightness or trouble breathing. Seek immediate medical attention after injury if your shoulder looks deformed, you cannot use it, or you have intense pain or sudden swelling. See a doctor after a fall or accident, or for worsening pain or fever. Do not wait for a routine treatment appointment. Healthdirect shoulder pain guidance.

Get help using your shoulder with confidence.

Start with assessment, appropriate treatment and a clear next step.

Book shoulder pain treatment

Need help choosing? Call 03 9481 7794.

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