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Thrive is a high-quality Injury Management, Recovery & Sports Performance Centre for people who love to be active.

We use the most up to date assessment & treatment strategies to fix your symptoms & more importantly address the cause of your problem.

23/02/2026

Physio - 1:15pm & 5pm
Myotherapy / Remedial Massage - 2pm
Dietitian / Nutritian - 4:15pm & 6:15pm

Call 82025330 for to snap them up!

22/02/2026

Hut 2 Hut 2026...Recovery Special 😃

We are disappointed to not have been able to attend this year 🥲
The good news is we'll be back in the future to support an event that's unique, has an amazing vibe, is for a great cause and has amazing organisers and participants!

We hope every one who, participated had a great weekend and too help with your recovery, this week we'll be offering 20% off Myotherapy sessions for participants and vollies.

Simply show proof and entry at your appointment for the discount to be applied.

Book online or call 82025330.
www.thrivesportsmed.com.au

T&Cs: Vaild for for the week of 23/2 - 27/2/26, discount vaild for only one Myotherapy treatment, not vaild in conjuction with any other offer or discount.....

20/02/2026

BODY SYSTEMS MATTER 👇

Great discussion during a team session on things to look at / address in patients that goes well beyond the symptomatic area.

Treating the person is key & recognising that there are MANY body systems at play that contibute to pain injury, pain, dysfunction and healing:
🧠 Nervous System (Stress & Emotion)
🩻 Lymphatic System
🥑 Gut Health
🫁 Other Organ Function / Endocrine System
🩸 Blood Flow
💥 Localised Nerve
🦴 Localised soft tissue (bone, joint, muscle, tendon, ligament, skin)

In some cases it's not in our scope to address these things in others it is. Being aware of them and knowing when and how they could be contributing as a cause, or how they may promote healing and overall health is important in getting the best possible result for the patient. In some cases referral ans input from multiple disciplines or specialist may be needed.

Eg - Metabolic health and tendonopathy or Frozen Shoulders....

Provide the optimal enviornment for things to heal and they will, maintain it & your less likey to get injured...More on this soon!

🏷 Tag a friend with troublesome injury

If you need help with with a injury, or performance reach out.

🤪 It's a messy board but there is lots to consider and think about on it. ...

12/02/2026

“But my scan says…”
One of the most common phrases we hear in clinic — and one of the most misunderstood.

Imaging is an incredible medical tool, but it was never designed to be interpreted in isolation.

Research consistently shows that many structural changes exist in completely pain-free people. Meanwhile, others experience significant pain with minimal findings.

👉 This is why clinical correlation matters. 💯
Pain is influenced by:
• Tissue health
• Load exposure
• Nervous system sensitivity
• Sleep & recovery
• Psychological stress
• Training errors & more

Your scan is just one piece of the puzzle — not the diagnosis.
For athletes especially, the danger lies in letting imaging create fear that leads to:
❌ Under-loading
❌ Deconditioning
❌ Loss of confidence
❌ Prolonged recovery

The goal isn’t perfect imaging.
The goal is a resilient, adaptable body.

If you’ve been told your scan explains everything — it might be time for a second opinion grounded in modern sports medicine and pain science.

📍 Need help interpreting your scan?
Our team specialises in bridging the gap between rehab and performance so you can train with confidence.

👉 Book with Thrive Sports Medicine.

www.thrivesportsmed.com.au
03 82025330

09/02/2026

Our Myotherapist .massage.rehab has some last minute availability this afternoon & evening.
4pm & 6pm.

Perfect for if you've pick up a ache/pain or ni**le over the weekend or need a recovery treatment from a big weekend of training or competition

Jump online or call 82025330 to book.
www.thrivesportsmed.com.au...

05/02/2026

Bring on the .olympics.milano2026 😍Starting tonight 👍
The Summer Games generally get recognised more but we love the Winter Games too@
We get to watch:
🏒 Lesser known athletes (at least in Australia) at the highest level execute with skills with strength, power & precision.
🥌 See sports we seldom get to watch & countries excel in sports they don't at the summer games.
📚 Learn new things & more.

Arguably the best bit...Some of the sports are crazy but AWESOME:
😲 Ski Jumping: Flying 120+m through the air
🔥 Giant Slalom & SuperG - hitting 100+km/hr on ski's
☠️ Skeleton - 130+km/hr head first down an ice tube
⛸️ Speed Skaters - Flying around an ice skating rink
🥌 Curling - the skill involved in cutting & polishing
& More!

What's you're favourite Winter Games Sport?
Comment below 👇

Extra bonudes when the Olympics are on it makes being injured/broken that little bit easier 🤣...

26/01/2026

STRENGTH TRAINING > STRETCHING 💯

This large meta-analysis by Lauersen et al, 2014 found that strength & proprioceptive training far outweighed stretching in relation to reducing risk of injury...
👉 Stretching showed no statistically beneficial effect in reducing risk with only a 4% risk reduction in comparison to
💪 Strength Training with showed a 69% reduction in risk...

Strength training results in:
✅️ Stronger muscles & tendons
✅️ Higher load tolerance
✅️ Greater resilience in sport, training & everyday life
✅️ Enhanced performance
& more

Key take away 👇
If you want fewer injuries STRENGTH TRAIN....Don't just stretch, warm up longer.

Want or need help with an individualised strength, rehab or performance program or interested in joining of our 4:1 small group strength training classes (limited availability in classes) reach out, our team would love to help.

PMID:24100287
The effectiveness of exercise interventions to prevent sports injuries: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.
Lauersen et al. British Journal Sports Medicine, 2014....

19/01/2026

Shoulder pain isn’t just a “ni**le.”
It affects sleep, work, training — and quality of life.

At Thrive Sports Medicine, we treat shoulder pain by finding the cause, not just chasing symptoms.

✔️ Clear diagnosis
✔️ Structured rehab
✔️ Strength that supports long-term recovery

Whether it started in sport, the gym, or daily life — we’re here to help.

👉 Book your shoulder assessment today
📍 Thrive Sports Medicine

16/01/2026

WIN 1 of 4 Entries to Fun Run
8th Feb at Westerfolds Park 🐨

How to enter 👇
- Tag 2 running mates in this post
- Follow both &

- Share this on your story

Entries close Monday 19th Jan,2026.

*Max 2 entries per person but you can only win one spot per person. Winner will be drawn and notifed by DM before COB Tues 20th Jan, 2026.

We are looking forward to partnering with this new event for a great cause! ...

13/01/2026

Recover Stronger 💪 Train Smarter 👍 Perform Better 🔥
Our Strength & Conditioning program supports
👉 Injury rehab
💪 Strength development and
👍 Long-term performance.

Individualised programing in a small 4:1 group setting.

Limited spots available...Book your Assessment now.
www.thrivesportsmed.com.au

11/01/2026

*** 20% OFF Recovery Special ***

Run or do the on Sunday 11/1 , this is for you!

Show us your bib, proof of entry or share a picture on your socials and tag us, then show it at your appt and you'll get 20% off one of either:
👊 Recovery Massage with our Myotherapist .massage.rehab (Alan)
👍 A Compression Boot session
🌡 An Infrared Sauna Session

BOOK ONLINE NOW or Call 82025330 from 9am Monday....

T&C's
Valid for the week of 12/1 - 16/1/26, not vaild in conjunction with any other discount or offer or on muti-session passes. Only for those who did one of the events mentioned in the post on presentation on proof of entry. Discount for only one service per person.

07/01/2026

Myotherapy plays a key role in keeping you healthy, moving well, and performing at you best.

Whether you’re managing pain, returning from injury, or pushing performance goals — our myotherapists are here to support you.

Call 82025330 or Book Online for appointments...

Address

Suite 4/19 Lacey Street, Croydon
Melbourne, VIC
3136

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 8pm
Tuesday	8am - 3pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 8pm

Telephone

+61382025330

Website

http://www.thrivesportsmed.com.au/

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