Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
Whether it's an old niggle or a recent flare-up, MSK rehab is about getting you moving well again. We blend hands-on assessment with progressive loading to restore function and resilience.
- SessionInitial 60 min · Follow-ups 30–45 min
- WhereSOS Studio, Brunswick East
- FundingMedicare CDM · DVA
- ReferralPrivate: no referral · Medicare/DVA/NDIS: referral required
Overview
What this service is — and isn't.
Most musculoskeletal complaints don't resolve with rest alone — they need the right load, applied at the right time, over enough weeks to actually adapt the tissue. That's the heart of MSK rehab: a clear diagnosis-informed plan and the discipline to follow it.
We commonly see lower back pain, rotator cuff and shoulder issues, hip and knee pain, tendinopathies and post-injury deconditioning. Many clients come to us after physio when they're ready to load heavier, or alongside physio when collaborative care speeds things up.
Programs are reassessed regularly so we can prove the progress — strength, range, pain behaviour and the activities you actually want back.
Who it's for
Is this the right service for me?
- Acute or chronic musculoskeletal pain
- Recurring injuries that haven't fully resolved
- Return-to-work and return-to-sport rehab
What we see
Common issues & goals.
- Lower back pain
- Shoulder and rotator cuff issues
- Knee, hip and ankle complaints
- Tendinopathy and overuse injuries
Benefits & outcomes
What you can expect to get out of it.
Less pain and better movement
Increased strength and tissue capacity
Confidence to return to work, sport or hobbies
Lower risk of re-injury
What to expect
A clear path from first session to lasting progress.
- 1
Clinical screen
We assess movement, strength and the contributing factors — not just the painful spot.
- 2
Progressive loading
Tissue-specific exercise that respects your symptoms and builds capacity over time.
- 3
Return to what matters
We bridge the gap between rehab and the activity you actually want to get back to.
Session format
What a session actually looks like.
- Duration
- Initial 60 min · Follow-ups 30–45 min
- Location
- SOS Studio, Brunswick East
- Equipment
- Free weights, machines, dynamometry, outcome testing
- What to bring
- Activewear, supportive shoes, relevant imaging or referrals.
Funding & rebates
How clients pay for this service.
We accept the following funding streams for this service. If you're unsure what applies to you, get in touch — we'll help you work it out.
Medicare CDM
DVA
NDIS (self/plan-managed)
WorkSafe
TAC- Private health (extras)
- Self-funded
Evidence & approach
Grounded in the research.
Progressive resistance and graded loading are first-line interventions for the majority of musculoskeletal conditions, supported by Australian and international clinical guidelines.
Conditions we commonly see
People come to us for musculoskeletal rehabilitation with things like:
- Lower back pain
- Rotator cuff tendinopathy
- Patellofemoral pain
- Achilles tendinopathy
- Gluteal tendinopathy
- Hip and knee OA
Inside a session
A look at what musculoskeletal rehabilitation actually looks like at SOS.
FAQs
Quick answers.
Have a different question? Get in touch — we're happy to help.
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