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Physiotherapists

Gary Cairnduff

Gary Cairnduff

B.Sci.B.App.Sci.(Physio).M.Physio(Sports)

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BIO

Gary is an A.P.A. titled Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist, with 34 years of experience across a variety of clinical settlings, including Hospital, private practice and sports team coverage. He has been the Head of Department at Olympic Park Sports medicine Centre since 2011, and has a strong emphasis on education, and exercise for rehabilitation
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SPECIALIST AREAS

Exercise for rehabilitation

Sports Physiotherapy

Manual therapy

2008 – Current

Olympic Park Sports Medicine Centre

1998 – 2008

Sandrindham Sports Medicine

1996 – 1998

Norwood Physiotherapy / Knox Hospital

1996 – 1997

Donvale Physiotherapist

1992-1997

Donvale Rehabilitation Hospital

1991-1992

Wangaratta and District Base Hospital

1998

Bachelor of Science

Monash University

Australia

1991

Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy)

Lincoln School of Health Science La Trobe University

Australia

2008

Master of Physiotherapy (Sports)

La Trobe University

Australia

AFFILIATIONS

Australian Physiotherapy Association

 Member (ongoing), Chairman
2015 - 2019

Sports Medicine Australia

 Member (ongoing), Chairman
2015 - 2019

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Mary Kinch

Mary Kinch

Titled Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist. Pilates Practitioner

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BIO

Mary Kinch is a founding partner in Olympic Park Sports Medicine Clinic. With 30 + years of clinical experience she has a vast range or Team affiliations and Clinical experience. Some highlights include working with AFL teams Geelong and Melbourne , Team physio for the Australian Swim team and the Australian Paralympic Swim team.

Mary Has a strong interest in all sports and is especially interested in both the biomechanics and skill acquisition aspects as her first degree was in Physical Education. Mary Played A grade Field Hockey and currently enjoys Cycling (road and trail).Club golf, Snow skiing ( Down hill and Cross Country) Bushwalking .
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SPECIALIST AREAS

Shoulder injuries - Rehabilitation surgical/non-surgical

Spinal pain/rehabilitation/postural dysfunction and weakness

Child / adolescent sports injuries- rehabilitation/management

1987 – Present

Sports physiotherapy consulting

OPSMC

Australia

1983-86

Physiotherapist

Geelong AFL team

Australia

1987 – 1991

Physiotherapist

Melbourne AFL team

Australia

1993 – 1996

Physiotherapist

Australian and Swim team

Australia

1996

Physiotherapist

Australian Olympic Swim team

Atlanta

1995

Physiotherapist

Australian Paralympic Swim team

Atlanta

1990 – 1998

Physiotherapist

Victorian Diving team

2008-2016

Consultant Physio

Hockey Victoria

Lectured on Vic APA sports Physiotherapy courses

1978

 Bachelor Sec. Teaching Physical Education

Melbourne University

1984

Bachelor Applied Science ( Physiotherapy)

Lincoln Insitute

2004

Sports Physiotherapist

Lincoln Institute

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Andrew Hocking

Andrew Hocking

BPhysio, MSportsPhysio

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BIO

Andrew Hocking completed his Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 2011, before going on to finish a Masters of Sports Physiotherapy at LaTrobe University. Andrew has developed a clinical interest in the lower limb, including the hip, knee, ankle and soft tissue injuries. He enjoys working with all types of people, from elite athletes to the weekend warrior. Having postgraduate learning in occupational heath,

Andrew has skills and experience working with people in the office setting with ergonomic set ups, and is able to help you with all other day to day aches and pains, including neck and back pain, headaches and more after a long day at work. Using a patient centered, evidence based approach, your goals are the main priority on the road to success.Andrew has worked with many different athletes, but has most recently been working for Cirque Du Soleil with elite gymnasts, acrobats and even clowns. Before running away with the circus, Andrew worked with the Willamstown Seagulls and the Western Bulldogs in the VFL, Volleyball Australia and Hockey Victoria. He has also spent some time at Cricket Australia and Hockey Australia as part of his Masters placements. Being a passionate cricketer and hockey player himself, Andrew understands the drive to get back and enjoy playing sport at any level. On the rare occasion when there isn’t sport on the weekend, Andrew also enjoys getting away camping and 4WDing.
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SPECIALIST AREAS

Lower Limb Rehabilitation

Soft Tissue Injuries

Tendon Injuries

2018 – 2019

Fly-in Physiotherapist

Cirque Du Soleil

2019

Women’s Head Physiotherapist

Volleyball Australia: VTV championship

2018

Assistant Physiotherapist

Volleyball Australia: Men’s World Championship

2015 – 2017

Physiotherapist

Williamstown VFL

2014

Assistant physiotherapist/trainer

Western Bulldogs Football Club

2016 – 18

Master of Sports Physiotherapy

LaTrobe University

Melbourne, Australia

2014 – 15

Graduate Certificate of Sports Physiotherapy

La Trobe University

Australia

2008 – 11

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

La Trobe University

Australia

AFFILIATIONS

Australian Physiotherapy Association

 Member (ongoing), Chairman
2015 - 2019

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Zachary Southern

Zachary Southern

BPhty , MPhty , MSc Med

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BIO

Growing up in Rugby League territory on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, you wouldn’t expect Zac to be an Aussie Rules fan, but having a father from Echuca helps. Zac was lucky enough to represent QLD on multiple occasions as a junior, with his one win against Victoria being the coin toss. Coming into his under 18s year, Zac was split between his studies as a physiotherapist, and his training/playing. While he had a couple of years playing in the NEAFL (now integrated into the VFL), he was never able to crack the next level.

While not being able to crack the top level as a player, as a physiotherapist he has been intensely working towards the pinnacle of the profession. Undertaking the Masters of Physiotherapy (Sport) at The University of Queensland in 2019 was the first step, and to this day remains one of the hardest things Zac has undertaken. But he wasn’t finished there. He’s since done further studies enhancing his radiology knowledge, strength and conditioning qualifications, and most recently a further Masters of Science in Medicine (Pain Management) at The University of Sydney. Zac has worked with a number of elite sporting teams, including the Dolphins NRL, and Aspley Hornets in the VFL and QAFL. He has most recently finished some work in South America with Cirque du Soleil, the pinnacle of the entertainment industry. He also has significant working history in Cricket, Netball, Snow Sports and Gridiron. Zac has also contributed significantly to the Academia space, lecturing at both the graduate and post- graduate physiotherapy level as well as having multiple research publications (with some more in pipeline!). Always aiming to improve, Zac’s next goal is to complete the Australian College of Physiotherapy Specialisation Training Program. This is an extremely competitive program, with only 58 Sports & Exercise Specialists in Australia as of September 2024. So how does this impact you?! Zac has a passion for helping people one-on-one. He thinks everyone’s situation is unique, and he’s a big believer that you should be involved in the planning and decision-making of your rehabilitation. He most enjoys the complex patients; patients who have seen multiple practitioners but can’t seem to find the right answers to their problem. So, no matter who you are, from whatever walk of life, Zac is excited to work with you to help you achieve your goals.
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SPECIALIST AREAS

Complex Presentations

Chronic Pain

Strength & Conditioning

2024

Physiotherapist

Cirque du Soleil (Messi10)

2023

Physiotherapist

Dolphins NRL

2022

Head Physiotherapist

Aspley Hornets QAFL

2021

Head Physiotherapist

Aspley Hornets VFL

2020

Australian Country Cricket Championship Physiotherapist

East Asia Pacific Women’s Cricket

2020

Tournament Physiotherapist

National Indigenous Cricket Championship

2018 – 2019

Head Physiotherapist and Strength & Conditioning Coach

Brisbane North Cougars Netball

2019

Tournament Physiotherapist

Australian Country Cricket Championship

2018

Head Physiotherapist

QLD Men’s Gridiron

2017/2018

Head Physiotherapist

Bayside Ravens Gridiron Club

2017 – 2018

Physiotherapist

Aspley Hornets NEAFL

2024

Master of Science in Medicine (Pain Management)

The University of Sydney

Melbourne, Australia

2023

Radiology for Physiotherapists (RADI90010)

The University of Melbourne

Melbourne, Australia

2020

Masters of Physiotherapy (Sport & Exercise)

The University of Queensland

Melbourne, Australia

2016

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons)

The University of Queensland

Melbourne, Australia

PUBLICATIONS

“A combined program of education plus exercise versus general advice for ankle osteoarthritis: A feasibility randomised controlled trial. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 103169.”

Smith, M., Vuvan, V., Collins, N. J., Smith, M. M. F., Costa, N., Southern, Z., ... & Vicenzino, B.

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"From the Field – Case Study | Return to Running Post ACL Reconstruction: How soon is too soon? Journal of Australian Strength and Conditioning, 32, 4.”

Southern, Z.

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AWARDS

Registrar in the Specialist Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist Training Program

2027

ASCA Level 2 Associate Strength and Conditioning Coach

2023

APA Titled Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist

2020

APA Titled Pain Physiotherapist

2025

AFFILIATIONS

The University of Queensland (Lecturer and Researcher)

2027

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Nick Leman

Nick Leman

Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Master’s of High Performance Sport, ACU, Level 1 Strength & Conditioning, ASCA

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Nick Leman is a physiotherapist from Melbourne with a special interest in running and football.He is currently a physiotherapist with Football Australia, where he supported the Young Matildas as head physio for the 2024 World Cup in Colombia.He was previously the head physio at Melbourne Victory FC and has also worked with Melbourne City FC, Seattle Reign FC, Houston Dash, US Soccer, the Young Socceroos as well as the Melbourne Track Club.

Nick completed his bachelor of physiotherapy at La Trobe University and also holds a masters in High Performance Sport.He has particular interest in treating running related injuries with emphasis on proximal hamstring tendinopathy and bone stress injuries.Nick offers end stage return to play programs for ACL and long term injury rehab which combines strength & conditioning and physiotherapy rehab.He is also available for shockwave therapy, dry needling and running assessments.Nick is a keen runner and triathlete and recently completed the Melbourne marathon and Melbourne 70.3 half ironman.
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SPECIALIST AREAS

Football injury rehab

Hamstring Tendinopathy

Running injury rehab

2024

Head Physio – Young Matildas

Asian Cup

Uzbekistan

2024

Head Physio – Young Matildas

World Cup

Colombia

2025

Pacific Aus Games

Australia

2024

Head Physio – Young Socceroos

Panda Cup

China

2022

Physiotherapist

Olympic Park Sports Medicine

2022

Physiotherapist

Alphington Sports Medicine

2022

Physiotherapist

Lakeside Sports Medicine Centre

2023

Performance consultant

Houston Dash Football Club – NWSL

Australia

2021 – 2022

Head Physio

A League Men’s
Melbourne Victory Football Club

Australia

2016-2021

High Performance Director

Seattle Reign Football Club – NWSL

Australia

2016-2021

Head of Strength & Conditioning

Seattle Reign Football Club – NWSL

Australia

2017-2019

Network Sport Scientist

US Soccer

Australia

2014 – 2016

Rehab Physio

A League Men’s
Melbourne City Football Club

Australia

2012 – 2014

Physiotherapist

A League Men’s
Melbourne City Football Club

Australia

2010

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

La Trobe University

Melbourne, Australia

2018

Level 1 Strength & Conditioning

ASCA

Melbourne, Australia

2020

 Masters of High Performance Sport

ACU

Melbourne, Australia

PUBLICATIONS

“Utilizing GPS in player rehabilitation & return to play in professional soccer”

Presenter, Sports Analytics & Innovation Conference

San Francisco, 2017

AFFILIATIONS

Football Australia

Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Medicine
1996

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Andy Stephens

Andy Stephens

BPhysio, MPhysio

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Andy Stephens started his career at OPSMC in 1990 as a massage therapist. He also worked at the Royal Ballet Company in the UK from 1994 to 1997 and Essendon Football (1999 – 2003) before graduating with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from La Trobe University in 2002. He has since been appointed physiotherapist to the Hawthorn Football Club (2008-2010) and the AFL umpires (2005-2007, and 2012 onwards)

Andy completed his Master of Sports Physiotherapy in 2012, and has a special interest in the ageing athlete population, dance medicine, track and field and Australian Rules Football. His clinical approach combines exercise therapy and patient education with hands-on treatment to address existing problems and prevent the development of new injuries.
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SPECIALIST AREAS

Manual Therapy

Prescription of exercise therapy

Lower and upper limb injuries

2008 – 2010

Physiotherapist

Hawthorn Football Club

Australia

2005 – 2007,2012 – 2014

Physiotherapist

AFL umpires

Australia

1994 – 1997

Massage Therapist

Royal Ballet

Australia

1999 – 2003

Massage Therapist

Essendon Football Club

Australia

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

Master of Sports Physiotherapy

PUBLICATIONS

“Contributor to Brukner & Khan, Clinical Sports Medicine (3rd Ed) ”

AFFILIATIONS

Honorary Life Member of the AFL Umpires Association

Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Medicine
1996

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Alex Ashton

Alex Ashton

MSc , BSc , PGCert

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BIO

Alex Ashton is an APA Titled Sports Physiotherapist with a Masters in Sports Physiotherapy from La Trobe University and a Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Clinical Epidemiology in Sport from the University of Canberra. With extensive experience, including two years at the Australian Institute of Sport working with athletes from various sports, Alex has also worked in private practice across Australia, New Zealand, and the UK, including roles with Melbourne Rebels and Northland Rugby.

He currently facilitates injury prevention programs in community AFL and researches AFL soft tissue injuries with La Trobe University. With expertise in the treatment and prevention of shoulder, ankle, knee, hip and soft tissue injuries, Alex has a particular interest in rugby, AFL, soccer, tennis, and basketball and has significant experience in post-operative rehabilitation. He creates personalised treatment plans to help patients achieve pain-free performance,whether for everyday activities or competitive sports and has a background in rugby, soccer, tennis, cricket,triathlon, and rock climbing.
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SPECIALIST AREAS

Injury prevention

Knee rehabilitation

Post-operative rehabilitation

2019 – Present

Physiotherapist

Tennis Australia

Australia

2022 – 2024

Physiotherapist

Western Bulldogs AFLW

Australia

2020-2022

Senior Physiotherapist

Australian Institute of Sport

Australia

2018 – 2019

Physiotherapist

Melbourne Rebels

Australia

2017 – 2019

Head Physiotherapist

Melbourne University Rugby

Australia

2014

Head Physiotherapist

Northland Rugby

Australia

2022

Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Clinical Epidemiology in Sport

University of Canberra

Melbourne, Australia

2019

Master of Sports Physiotherapy

La Trobe University

Australia

2007

Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy Studies

Keele University

UK

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Mairead Hallissey

Mairead Hallissey

APA Titled Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist, BPhty (Hons), MPhty (Sport), MAPA

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Mairead graduated from the University of Limerick in 2011, with an honour’s degree in Physiotherapy. Since then, Mairead has gained vast experience in musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy in Ireland, New Zealand and Australia. Mairead values the importance of ongoing learning and development and has since completed a Masters of Physiotherapy (Sports) at University of Queensland (2020).

Mairead has a special interest in chronic pain and the value of exercise therapy in pain management. Mairead developed a passion for clinical Pilates early in her career and has since completed extensive training both in New Zealand and Australia. Mairead is passionate about enabling each client to pursue their goals, reach their potential and make long-term positive changes to their life. Mairead also specialises in ankle and kneeinjuries, including ACL rehabilitation and running injuries.Mairead values the importance of evidence-based care and keeping up to date with health research. She also works part-time in clinical research and is currently involved in a project exploring strategies to improve exercise adherence for older people. Mairead is also part of an advisory group exploring telehealth options for chronic shoulder injuries.
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SPECIALIST AREAS

ACL rehabilitation (both surgical and non-surgical)

Running injuries

Clinical exercise for chronic pain management

2023 – Present

Research Officer

ENJOY Project , NARI

Australia

2021 – 2023

Lead Physiotherapist

BalanceNorth

Australia

2017 – Present

APA Sport & Exercise Physiotherapist

Olympic Park Sports Medicine Centre

Australia

2017 – 2021

Senior Physiotherapist and Clinical Lead

Kieser Australia

Australia

2015 – 2017

Physiotherapist

M. Health Physiotherapy & Pilates

Australia

2015

Physiotherapist

Villa Maria

Australia

2012 – 2014

Physiotherapist

White Swan Physiotherapy

New Zealand

2011 – 2012

Physiotherapist

My Physio

Ireland

2011 – 2012

Physiotherapist

Young Munster Rugby Club

Ireland

2019 – 2020

Sports Physiotherapy Master’s degree

The University of Queensland

Melbourne, Australia

2007 – 2011

Bachelor Degree in Physiotherapy

University of Limerick

Melbourne, Australia

PUBLICATIONS

“Direct Observations of Intergenerational Visits and Activities at Six Local Recreational Parks in Victoria, Australia”

Levinger, Pazit, Bronwyn Dreher, Marcia Fearn, Adrian Bauman, Natasha K. Brusco, Andrew Gilbert, Sze-Ee
Soh, Elissa Burton, Mairead Hallissey, and Keith D. Hill.

Journal of Aging and Physical Activity 1, no. aop
(2024): 1-10.

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“Recreational Spaces: How Best to Design and Cater for Older People’s Safe Engagement in Physical Activity”

Levinger, Pazit, Ric Mcconaghy, Bronwyn Dreher, Lisa James, Marcia Fearn, Tessa McKenna, Mairead
Hallissey, and Keith D. Hill.

Journal of Population Ageing (2025): 1-28.

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Victoria Kahn

Victoria Kahn

B.Physio (hons) M.Physio (Sports)

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Victoria is an APA Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist with a unique array of experience working within High-Performance sport in both clinical and managerial roles.Highly experienced in working collaboratively with health professionals, coaches and athletes, her clinical interests are management of groin and hip joint pathology,

shin pain, exercise, and post-operative rehabilitation, developing load monitoring and recovery strategies, and working with athletes with disabilities.She utilises dry needling, Clinical Pilates, and muscle dynamometry in her practice. Vic is passionate about developing personalised and holistic programs, tailored to the individual goals of clients.
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SPECIALIST AREAS

Hip and Groin pathology

Equestrain Athletes

Athletes and Disability

2013 – Present

APA Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist,

Olympic Park Sports Medicine Centre

Australia

2024 – Present

Consultant Physiotherapist

Australian Athletics

Australia

2017 – Present

Consultant Physiotherapist

Equine Pathways Australia

Australia

2020 – Present

Lecturer

University Of Melbourne

Australia

2014 – 2023

Tutor,Assessor and Presenter

La Trobe University

Australia

2016 – 2019

Lead Physiotherapist

Australian Wheelchair Rugby Program

Australia

2010 – 2016

Sports Science and Sports Medicine Manager and Lead Physiotherapist

Equestrain Australia

Australia

2009 – 2011

Senior Physiotherapist

Williamstown VFL/Western Bulldogs AFL

Australia

2006 – 2010

Senior Physiotherapist

VAFA State Teams

Australia

2006 – 2009

Senior Physiotherapist

St Kilda Cricket Club

Australia

2003

Bachelor of Physiotheraphy (Honours)

University of Melbourne

Melbourne, Australia

2010

Masters of Sports Physiotherapy

La Trobe University

Melbourne, Australia

2007

Clinical Pilates

DMA

Melbourne, Australia

2011

Strength and Conditioning

ASCA

Australia

Media Links

“Fit to Ride versus Riding Fit?”

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"Physiotherapy for Horse Riders”

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“Sport sciences dedicated to our Para-equestrian riders”

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“EP 16: Victoria Kahn Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist”

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Please note, Victoria Kahn only consults fortnightly. Bookings via phone only.

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Laura Baquie

Laura Baquie

BPhysio, MPhysiotherapy(Sports), DMA Clinical Pilates

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BIO

Laura Baquie is a physiotherapist with a Masters in Sports Physiotherapy from LaTrobe University who hasworked with teams from the local community level to the elite international level. This breadth of experienceenables Laura's approach to individual patients she sees at OPSMC. Laura's particular interests lie with hips, knees, soft tissue injury, acute and chronic spinal injuries, post-opcare, foot and ankle injury and with rehabilitation of tendons.

Laura utilises her DMA Clinical Pilates training tooptimise her approach to patient treatment and rehabilitation. Laura is passionate about understaning patients individual goals and assisting them in the process ofachieving this.
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SPECIALIST AREAS

Hip and lower limb diagnosis and rehabilitation

Acute and chronic spinal presentations

Rehabilitation post operative care

2010 – 2014

Team Physiothreapist

VIS track and field

Australia

2010-2014

Team Physiotherapist

Australian Track and Field Tea,

Australia

2009 – 2010

Masters Sports Physiotherapy class tutor

La Trobe University

Australia

2006 – 2009

Team Physiotherapist

Bax Hill VFL

Australia

2009

Match Day Physiotherapist

Hawthorn Football Club AFL,

Australia

2007

Australian Handball Physiotherapist

World Cup Switzerland

Australia

2006

Team Physiotherapist

Victorian Women’s cricket Team

Australia

2009

Masters Sports Physiotherapy

La Trobe University

Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne, Australia

2004

Bachelor Physiotherapy

LaTrobe University

Melbourne, Australia

PUBLICATIONS

Persistent Foot Pain

2009 | Baquie L, Baquie P, Blackney M, Quigley N. Australian Family Physician

AFFILIATIONS

APA member
SPA member
SMA member

AWARDS

HNA Physiotherapy award

LaTrobe University
2004

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