Shoulder Injury Rehab · Moonee Ponds, Melbourne

Shoulder Rehab.
Full range. Full power.

Shoulder injuries are not one injury — they're a dozen different presentations that need to be correctly identified before rehabilitation can be effective. Getting the diagnosis right matters.

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What goes wrong

What goes wrong with Shoulder rehab

01

Generic rotator cuff programs

Not all shoulder injuries are rotator cuff tears. Labral pathology, instability, AC joint injuries, and biceps tendinopathy all present differently and require different management.

02

Avoiding loading when loading is needed

Rotator cuff tendons respond to progressive load. Avoiding overhead work indefinitely doesn't rehabilitate the tendon — it weakens it. Controlled, progressive loading is the evidence base.

03

No return-to-sport criteria

Returning to overhead sport — throwing, swimming, contact — requires specific criteria: strength ratios, range of motion, sport-specific movement screening. 'Pain-free' is not enough.

The Stride approach

How we manage Shoulder injuries

We assess the full shoulder complex — rotator cuff strength and endurance, scapular control, joint range of motion, and sport-specific demands. Your program is built around the actual injury, not a generic shoulder protocol. Overhead athletes get overhead-specific programming.

1
First Consult — $145
45-minute initial assessment. Full injury history, sport demands, where you are and where you want to get back to.
2
Deep Dive — $185
60-minute hands-on assessment, movement screening, injury-specific testing. Written plan and return-to-sport timeline issued.
3
Choose your pathway
Session by session ($145/consult) or the Rehab Accelerator program ($185/week, all-inclusive with weekly physio, coached gym sessions and direct access).
4
Execute the plan
Progressive, evidence-based rehab built around your sport demands. We track and adjust every step of the way.
5
Return-to-sport clearance
Cleared when the data says you're ready — not when the calendar says so. Objective criteria, not guesswork.
Realistic timeline

Rotator cuff tendinopathy: 6–12 weeks. Partial tears: 8–16 weeks. Full tears (non-surgical): 3–6 months. Surgical repair: 6–12 months. Instability: 3–6 months depending on management pathway.

Your first step

Two sessions. A complete picture.

Session 1
$145

45-minute first consult. Full injury history, sport demands, where you are and where you want to get back to.

Session 2
$185

60-minute deep dive. Hands-on assessment, movement screening, shoulder-specific testing. Written plan and return-to-sport timeline issued.

After both sessions, you choose your pathway — session by session ($145/consult) or the Rehab Accelerator program ($185/week, all-inclusive).

HICAPS on day · Private health claimable · Medicare EPC accepted

Common questions

Shoulder Rehab FAQ

Not always. Many partial and even some full-thickness rotator cuff tears are managed successfully without surgery. Factors include tear size, your activity demands, and how you respond to conservative management.

Yes, with appropriate rehabilitation. Overhead throwing athletes need specific programming and return-to-throw protocols. We understand those demands and build your program around them.

Depends on the injury. For tendinopathy, overhead loading is often reintroduced within weeks — progressively. Surgical cases typically begin overhead work at 3–4 months post-op.

13 Puckle St, Moonee Ponds · Initial Assessment from $145

Don't wait.
Get back.

Your Initial Assessment is two sessions. After both, you have a clear diagnosis, a written plan and a target return date. Same-week appointments available.

Call us: 0483 918 427
13 Puckle St, Moonee Ponds · Mon–Fri 7:30am–7:30pm · Sat 7:30am–1pm