
Shoulder Conditions
Here at Melbourne Shoulder Physiotherapy we strive to provide you with an exceptional quality of care across a range of shoulder conditions and injuries. Different conditions may require vastly different approaches to treatment. To see our full range of shoulder conditions and injuries please click on the link below.
Shoulder conditions treated at Melbourne Shoulder Physiotherapy
What To Expect At Your Visit
A comprehensive assessment of your shoulder problem. Allow an hour for your first visit. This consultation will involve taking a detailed history of your shoulder issue. Phillip will look at the whole person, involving a biopsychosocial approach to assessing your shoulder issue. He will investigate any lifestyle factors that may be playing a part in your continuing pain, as well as looking for connections to specific shoulder structures that may be at fault.
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Melbourne Shoulder Physiotherapy offers a comprehensive approach to assessment and treatment, including a home exercise program, at our centrally located East Melbourne clinic. We can also offer home visiting services if you are struggling to get to the clinic. We are happy to offer second opinions. We are also pleased to work with your treating physiotherapist to review your current program. We work with all orthopaedic surgeons and sports medicine specialists. A referral is not necessary to visit Melbourne Shoulder Physiotherapy, but we happily will take referrals from your G.P. and will provide them with an assessment and a plan for treatment.
Why Melbourne Shoulder Physiotherapy?
Research based
Dr. Phillip Hughes has researched the shoulder, speaking at international conferences and writing published papers in peer-reviewed journals.
Easy Access Clinic in East Melbourne
Our central clinic enables access from all over Melbourne. Times available before and after work, as well as during the day. Home consultations available.
Experience
Dr. Phillip Hughes has 30 years of experience treating shoulders and teaching shoulder diagnosis and treatment to students and physiotherapists.
Personalised Treatment
Following a comprehensive assessment, you will receive an individual treatment plan tailored for your specific needs. Allowing us to adjust that plan as you heal and recover.
Expertise
Dr. Phillip Hughes has the highest level of expertise assessing and treating shoulder conditions, while building strong rapport with patients.
Technology to produce objective data
We use dynamometers to accurately measure strength around your shoulder and real-time ultrasound to visualise within your shoulder.
Melbourne Shoulder Physiotherapy News

Technology helps our diagnosis
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What has my shoulder blade got to do with my shoulder pain?
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We can’t leave it up to guesswork
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Shoulder pain location
The location of your pain can sometimes tell you about where it’s originating.
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