Below is a list of our Physiotherapists across all locations who have a special clinical interest in using dry needling techniques to treat musculoskeletal conditions.
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Michael Nicholls
Senior Physiotherapist - Physica Knoxfield
B. Physio. (Hons) - Knee Injuries | Hip, Foot and Ankle Injuries | Back and Neck Pain | Tennis Elbow
Special Interests
- Low back pain
- Knee OA
- Lower limb tendon injuries
- Pelvic girdle and hip pain
- Tennis elbow
- Physica Active Physio
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Andi Dowling
Senior Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist - Physica Yarra Valley
B.App Sci(Physio), M.Physio(Manip) - HEADACHES | NECK PAIN | WHIPLASH | LOW BACK PAIN | KNEE PAIN | GLUTEAL TENDINOPATHY & BURSITIS | SHOULDER PAIN
Clinical Interests
- Headaches
- Neck Pain and Whiplash
- Lower back pain
- Knee pain
- Gluteal Tendinopathy and bursitis
- Shoulder pain – rotator cuff tears and bursitis
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Carolyn Hatcher
Senior Physiotherapist - Physica Yarra Valley
Dip Tech (Physio) SAIT - Neck Pain | Headaches | Clinical Pilates | Shoulder Pain | Adolescent Injuries
Clinical Interests
- Spinal and hip conditions
- Headaches and TMJ (jaw) dysfunction
- Rotator cuff disorders
- Adolescent and paediatric clients
- Post Surgical Rehabilitation
- Clinical Pilates
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Anthony D’Aloisio
Senior Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist - Physica Ringwood
M. Physio. (Musc), B. Physio (Hons) - Neck, mid-back and low back pain | Post-concussion management | Headache associated disorders |Sports biomechanical assessments | Chronic Back Pain
SPECIAL INTERESTS
- Neck, mid-back and low back pain
- Pre and Post Concussion management
- Headache associated disorders
- Sports biomechanical assessments
- Complex back, hip pelvic & groin disorders
- Pre and post-surgery rehab
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Trish Edwards
Senior Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist - Physica Knoxfield
B. App. Sci(Physio) M. Sports Physio - Shoulder Conditions | Certified PINC & STEEL Cancer Rehabilitation Physiotherapist | Sports Injuries | Level 1 Lymphoedema Practitioner | Certified PINC Cancer Physiotherapist
Clinical Interests
- Chronic & recurring back pain
- Sports injuries
- Shoulder rehabilitation
- Exercise programs incorporating Pilates
- Level 1 Lymphoedema Practitioner
- Certified PINC & STEEL Cancer Rehabilitation Physiotherapist.
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Miranda Murphy
Physiotherapist - Physica Ringwood
B. Health Science, M. Physio, PGC. (MSK) - DANCE PHYSIOTHERAPY | PRE-POINTE ASSESSMENT | ANTE/POST-NATAL MUSCULOSKELETAL CONCERNS AND EXERCISE | HIP PAIN | CLINICAL PILATES AND EXERCISE
Clinical Interests
- Dance physiotherapy
- Pre-pointe assessments
- Ante/post-natal musculoskeletal concerns and exercise
- Hip pain
- Clinical Pilates and exercise
- Pre/post operative rehab. (hip and knee)
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Marcus Rawlings
Senior Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist - Physica Ringwood
B. App Sci (Physio), G. Dip Manip Thpy. - Neck Pain and Headache | Low back pain | Dry Needling | Post Surgery Rehabilitation | Sports Injuries
Clinical Interests
- Neck Pain and Headache
- Low back pain
- Dry Needling
- Post Surgery Rehabilitation
- Sports Injuries
- Shoulder and Knee pain and associated injuries
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Daniel Zwolak
Senior Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist- Partner - Physica Ringwood
M. Physio (Musc), B. Physio - Hip conditions - impingement, labral tears, dysplasia and post surgery rehab (joint replacement and arthroscopy). Shoulder conditions (rotator cuff and frozen shoulder)
Clinical Interests
- Hip conditions – impingement, labral tears, dysplasia and post surgery rehab (joint replacement and arthroscopy).
- Shoulder conditions
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Lauren Kilkenny
Physiotherapist - Physica Ringwood
B. Hlth Sci M. Physio Prac - Post-Surgical Rehabilitation | Hydrotherapy | Low Back Pain | Running Injuries | Exercise Based Rehabilitation
Lauren completed her Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Physiotherapy Practice in 2016.
Lauren believes a combination of exercise prescription, manual therapy and education are essential components of effective Physiotherapy to help you achieve your goals.
Clinical Interests:
- Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
- Hydrotherapy
- Low Back Pain
- Running Injuries
- Exercise Based Rehabilitation
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Sarah Goh
PHYSIOTHERAPIST - Physica Knoxfield
B. Physio. - Women's Health | Headaches | Neck Pain | Clinical Pilates | Falls Prevention | Football Injuries
Special Interests
- Women’s Health
- Neck & back pain
- Football injuries
- Post-op rehabilitation
- Clinical pilates
- Functional training
- Falls prevention
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Grant Freckleton
Senior Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist- Partner - Physica Ringwood | Physica Knoxfield
M. Physio (Musc.), B. Physio (Hons) - Low Back and Neck Pain | Ankle, Hip and Knee Injuries | Shoulder Pain | Tendon Injuries | Cross Fit and Sports Injuries
Clinical Interests
- Low Back + Neck pain and headaches
- Ankle and knee injuries
- Shoulder and elbow conditions
- Post Surgery Rehabilitation
- Tendon injuries
- CrossFit and sporting injuries
- Anything that hurts, really!
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Joshua Harris
Physiotherapist - Physica Yarra Valley
B.Ex.Sci.(Hn Mvt), B.Ap.Sci, M.Physio - Sporting injuries | Post-operative rehabilitation | Shoulder Pain | Tennis Elbow | Back and Neck pain | Dry needling
PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS:
- Sporting injuries (e.g. strains, sprains)
- Post-operative rehabilitation Tendinopathies
- Shoulder pathologies
- Cervicogenic headaches
- Back and Neck pain
- Dry needling
- GLAD program
To read more about Josh click here