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Sports Medicine

Melbourne Sports Medicine Centre

Looking for expert care to manage sports injuries and support long-term performance?

Healthcare on Collins, the home of The Melbourne Sports Medicine Centre allows athletes and active individuals of all levels to find comprehensive medical care. The experienced GPs with specific interests in sports medicine deliver evidence-based diagnosis, treatment, and injury management. As trusted providers in Melbourne sports medicine, they focus on accurate assessment, coordinated care, and practical recovery plans to help you return to activity safely and confidently.

Sports Medicine Services

The GPs with specific interests in sports medicine at Healthcare on Collins are able to diagnose and co-ordinate the management of all your sporting and musculoskeletal injuries. All have additional post graduate training and are all currently working with (or have previously worked with) elite athletes, including AFL football clubs for over 20 years and olympic athletes.

The clinicians pride themselves on accurate injury diagnosis and in the management of all their patients, regardless of their level of sport.

Many of the GPs with specific interest in Sports Medicine at Healthcare on Collins are also General Practitioners and are able to manage not only your sporting or musculoskeletal injuries but also your general medical problems.

GPs with Specific Interests in Sports Medicine Are Trained To:

Accurately diagnose an injury
Consider any other underlying health issues that may be contributing to an injury
Devise a comprehensive management plan (which may involve other health professionals such as Orthopaedic Surgeons, Physiotherapists, Podiatrists, Myotherapists or Exercise Physiologists)
Work closely with you to assist with future injury prevention.
Refer for Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections. Whilst cortisone and Visco supplementation injections to some injured areas may be performed by a Sports Medicine Doctor, they may otherwise require a referral to be carried out under imaging as they may require more specific targeting of the area.
Provide advice regarding pre/post-surgery rehabilitation

On-site Radiology and Pathology services enable your Sports Doctors to order any special investigations necessary. These tests may enable a more specific and accurate diagnosis to be made.

We have on-site Allied Health Practitioners and a Specialist Centre which provide ready access to a wide range of other Professionals to aid in your return to optimal health.

Why Choose Us?

Experienced GPs with specific interests in sports medicine with elite sport backgrounds
Comprehensive care at a leading sports medicine centre/hub
Accurate diagnosis with access to on-site investigations
Multidisciplinary support under one roof
Evidence-based injury management and prevention strategies
Convenient Melbourne CBD location
Continuity of care throughout your recovery

GPs with Specific Interests in Sports Medicine Appointments

When booking an appointment to see a Sports Doctors please allow 30 minutes for new injuries. This allows time for an adequate history to be taken, examination to be performed and the road to recovery to be outlined.

Whilst not essential, it is also preferable to continue to see the same Sports Doctors or Sports Physician throughout the management of a particular injury. This provides continuity of your care and helps avoid duplication of investigations or management strategies.

A referral is not required to see the Sports Doctors as they are also General Practitioners.

To arrange an appointment to see one of our Sports Doctors please phone (03) 9650 9372 or book here.

Some of the services are:

Bike Setup

Having your bike setup for you and your type of riding will make a big difference to your performances and comfort.

Body Composition Analysis

Body Composition Analysis involves the measuring of body weight, body fat levels and the circumferences of several sites over the body.

Clinical Pilates

You are guided through specific move patterns that will boost your strength, overall fitness, posture and health.

Clinically Supervised Gymnasium

This allows your medical team to test your performance and show you recommended exercises.

Gait Analysis

This analysis is conducted for a number of reasons, such as determining cause of injury or improving your walking or running efficiency.

Myotherapy & Remedial Massage

This is the treatment of the muscle pain, injury or tightness which affects most of us in our everyday lives.

Nutrition & Dietetics

This might be the tool you need to improve your health and nutrition through food and lifestyle change.

Physiotherapy

Whether it is sport related or not, the expertise of the Practitioners consulting is covering your need.

Podiatry

From reducing foot pain through achieving an efficient and well-aligned gait to skin care. Your feet’s health is covered.

Rehabilitation using Pilates Equipment, Group Class, Exercise Prescription

One-on-one and classes are effective when used in combination with physiotherapy.

VALD Performance Equipment

This cutting-edge technology will help your Physiotherapist monitor your progresses.

Sports Medicine FAQ

I have sustained an injury, should my initial appointment be with a Sports Medicine Doctor or a Physiotherapist?

When it comes to your initial assessment at Healthcare on Collins, the choice is yours. You may opt for an appointment with a Sports Medicine Doctor or a dedicated Physiotherapist.

Each practitioner has their strengths. Both are perfectly able to diagnose your condition. Doctors can prescribe medications and are able to refer you directly to specialists if necessary. Physiotherapists perform hands-on treatment with manual techniques and set you on the path to recovery with a rehabilitation/ home exercise program. At times, each discipline is equally involved in a patient’s recovery.

What makes our clinic truly special is the wealth of expertise we have under one roof.
Rest assured, we’ll guide you to the right practitioner based on your specific needs, ensuring you receive the best care possible.

What is meant by sports medicine?

Sports medicine focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of injuries related to physical activity and exercise.

What is the difference between a physiotherapist and a GP with specific interests in sports medicine?

A doctor diagnoses injuries and coordinates medical care, while a physiotherapist focuses on rehabilitation and physical recovery.

Is a GPs with specific interests in sports medicine a generalist doctor?

Yes, these GPs are qualified medical doctors with additional training in sports and musculoskeletal medicine.