Tim Sayer (PhD), Managing Director and Consultant Physiotherapist at Melbourne CBD Physiotherapy & Sports Medicine, runs our Knee Clinic — a targeted service for people experiencing knee pain, recovering from knee surgery, or returning to sport after a knee injury. Tim has extensive experience in knee diagnosis and rehabilitation, having worked with various domestic and international elite sporting organisations, and maintains an academic role at both The University of Melbourne and La Trobe University. Whether you’re dealing with a recent ACL tear, chronic knee osteoarthritis, patellofemoral pain, or preparing for knee replacement rehabilitation, our Melbourne CBD knee clinic provides expert assessment, diagnosis, and individualised rehabilitation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our Knee Clinic provides comprehensive physiotherapy for the full spectrum of knee conditions — from acute sporting injuries such as ACL tears and meniscus damage, to chronic conditions like patellofemoral pain, runner’s knee, and osteoarthritis. We offer thorough biomechanical assessment to identify the root cause of your pain, evidence-based treatment including exercise rehabilitation, manual therapy, and load management, and clear return-to-sport or return-to-function pathways. We also work closely with orthopaedic surgeons and sports medicine physicians to coordinate your care where surgery or imaging is involved.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your initial appointment will involve a detailed history of your knee complaint, including the mechanism of injury, duration, and any aggravating or relieving factors. This is followed by a thorough physical examination covering joint range of motion, muscle strength, ligament stability, and movement analysis. Where appropriate, we will review relevant imaging and liaise with your treating medical team. You will leave your first appointment with a clear diagnosis, an explanation of your condition, and a structured rehabilitation plan.
Our team look forward to working with you to help achieve your goals
In many cases, yes. Evidence consistently shows that well-structured physiotherapy rehabilitation can reduce symptoms and improve function for conditions such as meniscus tears, patellofemoral pain, and early-stage osteoarthritis — often avoiding the need for surgery altogether.
This depends on your specific condition and goals. A mild muscle strain or patellofemoral flare-up may resolve with 4–6 weeks of targeted rehabilitation. More significant injuries such as an ACL reconstruction or knee replacement may require 6–12 months of structured rehabilitation. Tim will give you a realistic timeframe at your initial assessment.
In many cases, yes. Evidence consistently shows that well-structured physiotherapy rehabilitation can reduce symptoms and improve function for conditions such as meniscus tears, patellofemoral pain, and early-stage osteoarthritis — often avoiding the need for surgery altogether.
Yes. We have established working relationships with orthopaedic knee surgeons and sports medicine physicians in Melbourne. If you require imaging, a surgical opinion, or co-management, we can refer you to the appropriate specialist and maintain communication throughout your care.
