Orthopaedic surgery and physiotherapy in East Melbourne

Professor Phong Tran and the physiotherapy team see people with hip, knee and shoulder problems at 166 Gipps Street.

Most of these problems settle with physiotherapy and exercise. Surgery is discussed only if it is likely to give a better result.

Book an appointment
Call (03) 9928 6161

St Francis Building, Ground Floor, 166 Gipps St. Open Monday to Thursday 9 am to 5 pm and Friday 9 am to 3 pm. Parking and transport

Where does it hurt?

Read about common conditions, what usually helps, and when to see someone.

Man in his fifties pausing on a riverside path and holding the front of his sore hip

Hip

Hip arthritis, bursitis, labral tears, femoroacetabular impingement and groin pain.

Netball player sitting on the sideline holding her knee

Knee

Knee arthritis, meniscus tears, ACL injuries, kneecap pain and Baker’s cysts.

Woman reaching up to a kitchen shelf and holding her sore shoulder

Shoulder

Rotator cuff problems, frozen shoulder, impingement, arthritis and dislocation.

Services at the clinic

The surgeon, physiotherapists and myotherapist work side by side, so your plan is shared and nobody has to start from scratch. See all services.

  • Physiotherapy
    Assessment, hands-on treatment and a progressive exercise program.
  • Myotherapy
    Soft tissue treatment for muscle pain, tightness and overload.
  • Biomechanical profile assessment
    Strength and movement testing to guide rehabilitation and return to sport.
  • Prehab
    Getting stronger before an operation to make recovery easier.
  • Orthopaedic surgery
    Hip, knee and shoulder surgery when non-operative care is no longer enough.

The team

Orthopaedic surgery, physiotherapy and myotherapy in East Melbourne.

Prof Phong Tran, orthopaedic surgeon at the Specialist Orthopaedic Surgery Clinic, East Melbourne

Professor Phong Tran

Orthopaedic surgeon, hip, knee and shoulder

Associate Professor Amir Takla, physiotherapist at the Specialist Orthopaedic Surgery Clinic, East Melbourne

Associate Professor Amir Takla

Physiotherapist

Imogen Clark, physiotherapist at the Specialist Orthopaedic Surgery Clinic, East Melbourne

Imogen Clark

Physiotherapist

Joanne VanDer Haar, myotherapist at the Specialist Orthopaedic Surgery Clinic, East Melbourne

Joanne VanDer Haar

Myotherapist

Meet the team

Make an enquiry

Tell us a little about what is going on and one of our reception staff will be in contact with you as soon as possible.

Prefer to call?
(03) 9928 6161

Email
office@sosclinic.com.au

Consulting hours
Monday to Thursday, 9 am to 5 pm
Friday, 9 am to 3 pm

If you are seeing the orthopaedic surgeon, please have your referral letter from your doctor ready. Physiotherapy and myotherapy appointments do not need a referral.








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    Specialist Orthopaedic Surgery Clinic

    St Francis Building
    Ground Floor, 166 Gipps St
    East Melbourne, VIC 3002

    About the clinic

    Get directions

    By car
    Paid car park opposite St Vincent’s East Melbourne in Grey Street, plus metered street parking.

    By tram
    Routes 48 and 75 along Wellington Parade.

    By train
    Jolimont-MCG station, about a five-minute walk.