Our services

We believe that helping the person understand their problem is a huge part of the process, and it is a core value in all of our services. Patients will always be given a clear explanation of the source of their problems, our evidence-based suggestions, and an action plan to address the issues.

 
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Physiotherapy

We provide a thorough assessment and accurate diagnosis of your injuries. We then provide the necessary treatment, take-home strategies for ongoing progress and preventing future injuries. Depending on the condition, we may be required to use any of the following manual therapy techniques:

  • Soft tissue or myofascial release techniques

  • Spinal mobilisation therapy

  • Joint mobilisation therapy

  • Joint manipulation

  • Postural education and advice

  • Biomechanics and movement retraining

  • Dry needling

  • Strapping techniques

For the climbing community, we also give climbing-specific treatment. Find out more with our climbers physio offer.

 

Exercise + Conditioning

At Sterling, you will notice a huge emphasis on active rehabilitation, and this means specifically tailored exercises that focuses on:

  • Strength

  • Flexibility

  • Balance

  • Postural retraining

  • Conditioning

  • Aerobic and endurance performance

  • Biomechanics and movement patterns

  • Gait (The way you walk)

…or all of the above! This is a key part of what we do, and we will always make sure that you leave every session with something to work on.

 
 
male patient and client performing movements and exercises during a telehealth physiotherapy appointment

Telehealth

Sometimes you just have a few questions and you just need a quick chat with someone about your ideas. Or you’ve been making great progress with your exercises and you just need them to be “updated”.

This is where a Telehealth sessions comes in really handy. You can now access our expertise in the comforts of your own space, and it gives us a better understanding of your environment in order to maximise our impact. It also allows us to meet people who live a little bit further away, but still wanting to utilise our expertise.

 

Pre + post operative rehabilitation

Pre-operative is the stage before your surgery that allows you to be fully informed about the procedure and conditioning your body. Patients are often advised specific exercises at this stage to optimise their post-op journey of recovery.

After your surgery, your physiotherapist will continue with your recovery with a rehabilitation plan, often with specific objectives and focuses at each stage e.g. minimising pain, strengthening your muscles, gradually returning to your fitness activities etc.

Sterling Physiotherapy works closely with various surgeons across Melbourne throughout this process to ensure you are properly guided and informed at all times.