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Chiropractor near Flemington Racecourse
Reviewed by Dr Voula Roumel, Chiropractor , registered since 1987, AHPRA CHI0000942872
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Racing work is physically specific: early starts, sustained handling, riding, and long hours on uneven ground. The presentations that follow are consistent enough to be recognisable.
What racecourse work produces
Lower back load from handling, lifting and riding. See lower back pain and, where symptoms travel down a leg, sciatica.
Shoulder presentations from repeated pulling, leading and restraining. See shoulder pain.
Hip and groin load from riding and from long periods on uneven footing. See hip pain.
Falls and impacts, which need assessment rather than working through. Where there is obvious deformity, an inability to bear weight, or significant immediate swelling, that is an emergency department first: the chiropractors will tell you the same thing.
Getting here
About ten minutes by car north via Mount Alexander Road. Tram route 57 runs along Racecourse Road, and Newmarket Station is on the Craigieburn line.
Booking and fees
An initial consultation is $125, item code 1002, and a standard consultation $78, item code 1005. Every fee is on the fees page, and HICAPS is on site so private health rebates are claimed at the desk.
The clinic is at 66 Melville Road, Brunswick West, open Monday to Saturday from 8:45am, to 7:00pm on weeknights and 4:00pm on Saturday.
Flemington Racecourse landmarks, address and parking
- Flemington Racecourse, Epsom Road
- Tram route 57 along Racecourse Road
- Flemington Racecourse Station, on race days
- Newmarket Station on the Craigieburn line
- The Maribyrnong River trail, along the western boundary
- Address
- 66 Melville Road, Brunswick West VIC 3055
- Parking
- There is street parking directly out front, and the opposite side of Melville Road is unrestricted at any hour. On the clinic's side you cannot park between 7:00am and 9:00am Monday to Friday, and that one is enforced, so for an appointment before 9:00am on a weekday, park across the road.
Frequently asked questions
How far is the clinic from the racecourse?
About ten minutes by car north via Mount Alexander Road. Tram route 57 runs along Racecourse Road, and Newmarket Station on the Craigieburn line is close by.
Do you have early appointments for track work?
The clinic opens at 8:45am six days a week including Saturday, which suits people finishing early track work. Weeknights run to 7:00pm.
Can a work injury be claimed?
Yes, where it is a WorkSafe claim, get a claim number and the referral your scheme requires in place before the appointment, because treatment given beforehand is generally billed to you rather than the insurer.
Ready to book?
Appointments Monday to Saturday, with confirmation by SMS.