Getting back to sport isn’t only about the pain settling. It’s about rebuilding the strength and confidence to play again. That’s how our osteopaths approach sports injuries for Malvern locals: hands-on treatment to ease pain early, dry needling where it helps, then a graded rehab program that takes you from the treatment table back to training.
Book online, or read on to see how we treat sports injuries and how to find us from Malvern.
Malvern is a sporty suburb, and we see plenty of injuries from weekend footy and netball, tennis, gym training and running. Some come on suddenly; others build up over weeks of training until they won’t settle.
We commonly treat:
Treatment may combine hands-on techniques, dry needling where it suits you, and a graded exercise program through our injury rehabilitation service, so you rebuild strength before returning to sport. Read more in our article on osteopathy for sports injuries.
Dry needling uses fine, single-use needles placed into tight or overactive muscles. Our osteopaths use it alongside hands-on treatment and exercise, most often for muscle tightness and pain in the neck, shoulders, back, hips and legs.
It isn’t right for everyone. We’ll explain what’s involved, check it’s suitable for you, and only use it with your agreement. See our dry needling page for more.
See your GP or go to an emergency department rather than booking with us if you have a suspected broken bone, a joint that looks out of place, a head knock with dizziness, confusion or vomiting, or numbness or weakness that is getting worse.
Not everyone comes in with a sports injury. Many Malvern locals see us for back pain or neck pain from desk work, driving, lifting or looking after young children. Most back and neck pain improves with the right care and by staying active, and we’ll show you what’s safe to keep doing while it settles.
Our osteopaths also help Malvern locals with:
See the full list of conditions we treat.
Your first appointment runs up to 45 minutes and starts with your injury: how it happened, what your training looks like, and what you’re aiming to get back to, whether that’s a final, a fun run or simply a pain-free week at work. We’ll assess how you move and explain what we find. Most people have hands-on treatment that same session and leave with a plan for their return to sport.
You don’t need a GP referral. We have HICAPS on site for claiming your health fund rebate, and welcome GP Chronic Disease Management plans.
Our osteopaths love treating Malvern locals. You may well know them already: they live nearby, and you’ve probably passed them at Malvern Central, out and about in Malvern East, or running around Central Park.
We’re on High Street in Glen Iris, about 7 minutes down the road from Malvern by car. It’s a straight run along High Street.
Park for free on High Street, or in the open-air car park off Albion Street and come in through our rear entrance.
Coming by public transport? The best option from Malvern is the number 6 tram which stops at Malvern Road (stop 53) then a short 12 minute walk to the clinic. The 734 bus also stops at Albion and High Streets, a minute’s walk away.
With appointments until 8pm Monday to Thursday and from 8am on Fridays and Saturdays, you can fit a session in before training or after work.
We don’t just mask symptoms – we identify and treat the underlying cause of your pain for lasting relief.
Easy access with plenty of parking – perfect for patients from Malvern, Ashburton, Hawthorn, and surrounding suburbs.
Your initial consultation includes a thorough assessment, clear diagnosis explanation, personalized treatment plan, and expected recovery timeline.
Our team has helped thousands of Glen Iris residents and surrounding communities return to pain-free living.
Book in to experience the Equilibrium Osteopathic difference. You won’t look back.
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