What we help with
Hip, Knee & Shoulder Pain Treatment in Melbourne
Nagging joint pain is usually a loading problem, we fix how the joint is being used, not just where it hurts.
Persistent hip, knee, shoulder or pelvic pain is rarely just a local problem. It’s usually a sign that the joint is being loaded the wrong way, over and over, because of how you stand and move.
Why this keeps happening
When your posture and gait are off, certain joints absorb load they were never designed to take. Rest, stretching and strengthening the sore spot often bring only temporary relief, because the pattern putting stress through the joint hasn’t changed.
How Functional Patterns Melbourne helps
Rather than chase the symptom, we assess your whole structure, gait, posture and breathing, to find the movement dysfunction driving it. A full 90-minute posture and gait assessment pinpoints the imbalances, then we retrain them with targeted, functional exercises so your body can hold a better position on its own.
What to expect
- A 90-minute posture and gait assessment to pinpoint the root cause.
- A personalised correction plan built around your body and goals.
- Guided training that rebuilds symmetry, strength and control, so the change lasts.
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“I keep calling Filippo 'The Magician,' but the trainers at FP Melbourne are absolute technicians. They will analyse, observe and methodically bring your body out of pain and into better movement, all whilst giving you the confidence, tools and guidance to spot your own dysfunctions and fix them. I was battling constant shoulder problems and have seen countless physios, always with the same results. I've been working with Filippo for a couple of years now post shoulder surgery, and from a frozen shoulder to basically pain free, Filippo really is a 'magician'.”
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How we’ve helped with joint pain
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“I was suffering knee pain (arthritis, fluid and torn meniscus) and discovered I had scoliosis, and after being offered little option from my GP apart from pain management I came across Functional Patterns. I have been training with Filippo for 6 months and have found him to be knowledgeable, patient and supportive of me. After only a few sessions I certainly started to get relief from my pain, and 6 months on I am standing taller, feeling stronger, moving more easily and am living and exercising largely pain free.”
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“I used to workout with heavy squats, deadlifts and benches complemented with a lot of mobility training. Without being aware this conventional training was causing anxiety, lots of biomechanical problems, knee pain, low back pain and a winged scapula, all these problems began with a little muscle discomfort getting worse year after year. A year ago I met Fiachra and he has changed the way I move through space, he also taught me how to take care of my body and move softly and painlessly.”
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“I've been going to FP for nearly a year. I was a little skeptical at first but noticed improvements in my shoulder pain in the first session. I started looking forward to my sessions with Steve as I always felt amazing afterwards. The training has helped me breathe more easily, and I've developed awareness in my muscles (like my glutes and lats) which I struggled to engage before. I've also noticed more strength generally, better posture and more fluid movement when I walk and run.”
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“I've been coming to see Nina at FP Melbourne for around 8 months. Together, we uncovered the plethora of dysfunction which tends to occur after years of sitting for work, linear style gym work, chronic and acute injuries, multiple surgical interventions and general age related degeneration. My knee pain, which was the key reason I came to FP, is very nearly gone. I am now able to sprint for the train while carrying my backpack without any hesitation. I'm confident in my body now.”
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“I've been working with FP trainer Steve Pitros for about 3 years on and off now and have gained immense benefit. Before I started with FP I suffered from acute shoulder and lower back pains and tried everything from yoga, to traditional strength training, to personal training. None of these treated the root cause. Working with Steve I was not only out of pain in roughly three months of corrective work, but have since developed a new level of strength and connectivity in my body!”
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“I am 64 yrs with early osteoarthritis in both my knees. I knew that my glutes were quite weak but I had no idea that they and the way I walk were contributing to my progressive knee pain. In only 6 sessions, Nina has transformed the way I move, and taught me better ways to strengthen my glutes with exercises that do not require many reps. It's the most time efficient and effective workout I have ever done. I wish I knew about FP years ago… but it is never too late to start!”
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Start with a 90-minute posture & gait assessment, understand exactly why your pain exists and what needs to change.