Therapeutic injections are an important tool in sports and musculoskeletal medicine when used selectively and alongside a well-structured rehabilitation plan. They can reduce pain, settle inflammation, and enable the progress that hands-on care and exercise alone sometimes can’t.
At Melbourne CBD Physiotherapy and Sports Medicine Clinic, injections are never used as a stand-alone fix. They are used to unlock rehabilitation — giving you a window of reduced pain in which strength, load tolerance and function can be built. Decisions are always individualised and discussed thoroughly before proceeding.
Frequently Asked Questions
A referral from your GP is not required but entitles you to a Medicare rebate on your consultation. Imaging and procedures are generally bulk-billed where available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Liam West will review your diagnosis, previous treatment and imaging, and discuss whether an injection is likely to help in your situation. Most injections at our clinic are performed under ultrasound or X-ray guidance to ensure accurate placement and safety.
If you are considering an injection or have been advised one elsewhere and would like a second opinion, book an appointment with Dr. Liam West, our Specialist Sports and Exercise Physician at Melbourne CBD Physiotherapy and Sports Medicine Clinic. You can also learn more about our complete Sports Medicine service.
Book Now | Learn more about Sports Medicine
Dr Liam West is a Specialist Sport and Exercise Medicine (SEM) Physician and Head Doctor of Hawthorn Football Club. He brings extensive experience across AFL, Athletics (Track and Field) and Football (Soccer), with specialist expertise in bone, muscle, tendon and joint injuries. Liam served as Sports Doctor for the Australian Athletics Team at the 2018 & 2022 Commonwealth Games, and holds a Masters of Sports and Exercise Medicine and Fellowship of the Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians.
Book with Dr. Liam West | Read Liam’s Full Biography
Osteoarthritis | Tendinopathy | Joint Injuries (Shoulder & Knee) | Muscle Injuries
Our team look forward to working with you to help achieve your goals
Yes — all injections carry some risk, including infection, flare of pain in the first 24–48 hours, and site-specific risks. Repeated cortisone use around tendons is avoided because of the risk of tissue weakening.
Effects vary from a few weeks to several months depending on the condition. For many patients, the main value is opening a window for rehabilitation progress rather than lasting symptom relief in isolation.
Yes — all injections carry some risk, including infection, flare of pain in the first 24–48 hours, and site-specific risks. Repeated cortisone use around tendons is avoided because of the risk of tissue weakening.
PRP has a growing evidence base for specific conditions. We only recommend PRP where the evidence supports it for your condition, and we will be candid with you about what to expect.
