Sports Medicine in Werribee
Harpley Doctors helps with sports injuries in Werribee. Whether you’re dealing with tennis elbow or a soccer injury, our GPs can help you recover and manage injuries and ailments, straight away and in the longer term.
Care for Active People
Sport and exercise are good for your health, but injuries happen. From competitive sport to a weekend run, our GPs can help you recover and return to activity safely. Getting an injury checked early helps you understand how serious it is and avoid making it worse.
Injuries and Conditions We See
- Sprains and strains
- Overuse injuries, such as tennis elbow
- Soccer and other contact sport injuries
- Joint, back and muscle pain
- Minor cuts and grazes
- Suspected uncomplicated fractures
How We Can Help
Your GP will ask how the injury happened, examine the area and check how it is affecting your movement. If needed, we can refer you for X-rays or other imaging, or to a specialist. We can also help you manage pain, plan a gradual return to training and look at ways to reduce the chance of the injury coming back.
Ongoing and Recurring Problems
Some sports injuries take time to settle or keep returning. If your pain has lasted more than three months, our pain management service can help.
Returning to Sport
Going back too soon is a common reason injuries come back. Your GP can help you set a gradual plan, increasing training step by step while watching for pain or swelling.
Anyone with a suspected concussion should stop playing straight away, must not return to sport the same day, and should see a doctor before returning.
When to Seek Urgent Care
Call 000 or go to an emergency department for:
- A serious head injury
- A bone that looks out of place or is poking through the skin
- Chest pain or trouble breathing during exercise
- Severe pain or swelling that stops you using the limb
Before Your Appointment
Note what you were doing when you were hurt and what makes the pain better or worse, and bring any previous scans or reports.
Bulk Billing
All consultations and procedures at Harpley Doctors are bulk billed.
For our fees, billing and appointment policies, see Patient Info and Fees.
Our Doctors
Get to know the GPs at Harpley Doctors on our Our Team page, or browse everything we offer on Our Services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring an interpreter?
Yes. Tell reception before your visit, and we can request an onsite interpreter in advance or arrange a telephone interpreter.
Can you refer me for an X-ray?
Yes. If your doctor thinks imaging is needed, we will give you a referral and the details to make an appointment. Please ask the provider whether any fees apply.
Do I need a referral?
No. You can book directly with a GP at Harpley Doctors, online or by calling (03) 8731 1330.
How long is an appointment?
Our standard consultations are up to 15 minutes. If you think you may need extra time with a doctor, please let reception know when you book.
What if I need a doctor when the clinic is closed?
Contact 13 SICK (13 7425) when our clinic is closed. In an emergency, call 000.