Dr Brendan Verbunt, Osteopath in Thornbury
Dr Brendan Verbunt is an Osteopath at Premier Sports Medicine Thornbury with a special interest in TMJ disorders, neck and back pain, sports injuries, and golf injuries and performance.
Brendan’s approach is shaped by his own experience with chronic back pain and TMJ concerns, as well as further training in these areas. He combines hands-on osteopathic techniques with exercise rehabilitation and Clinical Pilates where appropriate, aiming to understand what is contributing to a person’s pain and build a clear plan around their goals.
About Brendan
Brendan’s interest in Osteopathy began during his teenage years, when he was receiving treatment for chronic back pain. That experience gave him an early appreciation for osteopathy’s role in pain relief, movement and whole-body assessment.
At Premier Sports Medicine, Brendan brings together his interest in golf, musculoskeletal care, TMJ disorders, neck and back pain, and exercise-based rehabilitation. He has completed further study through the Titleist Performance Institute and has a particular interest in helping golfers manage injuries and work on performance-related movement goals.
Brendan also has a strong interest in chronic back pain and TMJ disorders. His profile notes that he has personal experience with both, along with further training in these areas, which helps inform the way he supports patients in clinic.
Treatment Approach
Brendan starts by listening carefully to what is happening, how long it has been going on, and what the patient wants to get back to. From there, he uses assessment and clinical reasoning to understand what may be contributing to the issue, then builds a plan that may include hands-on osteopathic treatment, exercise rehabilitation, Clinical Pilates and practical movement advice.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Yes. Brendan is an Osteopath at Premier Sports Medicine Thornbury.
Brendan practises at Premier Sports Medicine Thornbury.
Brendan has a special interest in TMJ disorders, neck and back pain, sports injuries, golf injuries and movement performance.
Yes. Brendan has a special interest in TMJ disorders and has completed further training in TMJ, craniofacial pain and dysfunction.
Yes. Brendan has completed further studies through the Titleist Performance Institute and has a strong interest in helping golfers manage injuries, improve movement and support performance-related goals.
Brendan uses a combination of hands-on osteopathic treatment, exercise rehabilitation and Clinical Pilates. His treatment approach may include joint mobilisation, manipulation, muscle energy techniques, soft tissue therapy, dry needling and movement-based rehabilitation.
