Melbourne — Physician-Only Sport & Exercise Medicine●
Where movement
meets medicine.
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Specific needs. Clear direction.
Whether you're looking for care for yourself or referring someone to us, here's where to start.
Your pathwayYou don't have to be an elite athlete to see a specialist.
Book directly with a referral from your GP or other medical specialist. We'll help you navigate what's going on and build a plan you can actually stick to.
Patient information For referrersA specialist opinion that keeps you in the loop.
Clear pathways for GPs, physiotherapists, podiatrists, osteopaths and specialists — and a report back you can actually use.
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Your pathwayWhat is a Sport & Exercise Physician?
A Sport & Exercise Physician is a specialist medical doctor trained in the diagnosis and management of injury, musculoskeletal pain and exercise-related health. At Cadence, that expertise isn't reserved for elite athletes — it's applied to everyone who wants to move well, whatever that looks like for them.
We're a physician-only practice — not a physiotherapy clinic, not a multidisciplinary centre. Every patient is seen by a specialist doctor first, gets an accurate diagnosis, and leaves with a plan that's realistic for their life. Because timing matters: the sooner a problem is properly understood, the sooner it stops being a bigger one.
We call this movement medicine — the medicine of staying active, at every age and stage. It's broader than sports injuries: it's exercise medicine, active ageing, bone health, and the everyday wear and tear that comes with a life spent on the move.
Quick answerDo I need a referral to see a Sport & Exercise Physician?
Yes — a referral from your GP or other medical specialist is required before you're seen, and it also entitles you to a significantly higher Medicare rebate.
Quick answerHow is this different to a physiotherapist?
A Sport & Exercise Physician is a trained medical specialist who can diagnose, investigate and manage the majority of musculoskeletal conditions, as well as understanding the impact of systemic medical issues on exercise.
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Our physiciansSpecialist expertise. Approachable by design.
Cadence was founded by two specialist Sport & Exercise Physicians who wanted to build a modern specialist service grounded in excellence and approachability. Somewhere they'd want to be a patient of.
Dr Chris Hasenkam
Co-founder, with a particular interest in bone stress injuries, running and load-related injuries, and exercise medicine across the lifespan.
Dr Matt Chamberlain
Co-founder, with a particular interest in swimming and aquatic sports medicine, stress fracture management, and degenerative joint and tendon conditions.
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What we doCare across injury, activity, health and performance.
01Injury Management
Accurate diagnosis and a clear plan when something's not right.
02Active Ageing
Proper assessment and management for joint pain, bone health and the changes that come with an active life — at any age.
03Exercise Medicine
Using activity itself as part of your treatment and long-term health.
Return to Activity & Sport
04A considered, staged path back to what you love doing.
05Concussion
Careful assessment and a safe path back to activity.
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Common conditionsA starting point for what we commonly see.
Come with the problem, not the diagnosis. Here's a starting point for some of what we see most.
01Acute Injuries
Ligament injuries, joint dislocations and instability, fractures and muscle strains — accurate early assessment shapes how well, and how fast, you recover.
Read more02Bone Stress Injuries
From early warning signs to a confirmed stress fracture — accurate diagnosis and identifying the cause matter here more than most.
Read more03Osteoarthritis
Joint pain that's changing how you move? We'll help you understand what's happening and what you can still do about it.
Read more04Tendinopathy
Persistent, nagging tendon pain that isn't settling on its own.
Read more
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How we workPart of your care team, not instead of it.
We work closely with GPs, physiotherapists, podiatrists, osteopaths, exercise physiologists, dietitians, chiropractors, myotherapists, psychologists and the wider health team, because good outcomes come from a coordinated plan, not a single appointment. As a physician-only practice, we don't provide these services ourselves — when we recommend one, it's because it's genuinely right for you.
If you've referred to us, you'll hear back promptly with clear, practical findings and a detailed management plan — not just a discharge summary.
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LocationsTwo places to find Cadence.
Location 01Ikon Park
Level 1, Suite 1, 400 Royal Parade
Carlton North VIC 3054
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Location 02Citipower Centre, Junction Oval
Lakeside Drive
St Kilda VIC 3182
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