Below is a list of our Physiotherapists across all locations who have a special clinical interest in elbow and hand conditions.
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Clinical interests
- Neck, thoracic and low back pain
- Sports injuries
- Shoulder pain
- Knee and ankle injuries
- Post-operative rehabilitation
- Hydrotherapy
- Clinical Pilates and exercise therapy
Feroz is a physiotherapist with more than six years of experience. He works with neck and back pain, shoulder pain, knee and ankle injuries, and rehabilitation after surgery. He has a particular passion for sports injuries and getting people back on the field, court or course. He also runs hydrotherapy sessions.
His approach combines hands-on treatment and targeted exercise, including Clinical Pilates, with clear education so patients understand what’s going on. Each plan is built around the person’s goals and lifestyle.
Feroz completed a Bachelor of Applied Science and a Master of Physiotherapy Practice at La Trobe University, graduating in 2019.
Outside work, he plays footy, basketball and golf, hits the gym, and spends time with family and friends.
Qualifications
- Master of Physiotherapy Practice, La Trobe University (2019)
- Bachelor of Applied Science, La Trobe University
Consults at: Physica Yarra Valley
Clinical interests
- Shoulder rehabilitation, including rotator cuff injuries, dislocations and shoulder replacements
- Elbow rehabilitation, including tennis and golfer’s elbow and elbow fractures
- Headache-associated disorders
- Running injuries
- Sports injuries in children and adolescents
Darren is a Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist and Partner and Clinical Director of Physica, with more than 25 years of clinical experience. He works with shoulder and elbow problems, including rotator cuff injuries, dislocations, shoulder replacements, tennis and golfer’s elbow, and elbow fractures. He also treats headaches, running injuries, and sports injuries in children and teenagers.
Darren is heavily involved in physiotherapy education. He lectures at the University of Melbourne, RMIT and La Trobe University, and teaches on Physica’s own postgraduate courses. He has served as Chair of the APA Musculoskeletal Branch and Vice Chair of the APA Business Group.
Alongside his clinical work, Darren founded PatientNotes, a clinician-built clinical documentation platform used by physiotherapists and allied health practitioners.
He graduated from La Trobe University with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 1997 and completed a Master of Manipulative Physiotherapy in 2000.
Qualifications & roles
- Master of Manipulative Physiotherapy (2000)
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy, La Trobe University (1997)
- Partner and Clinical Director, Physica
- Lecturer: University of Melbourne, RMIT, La Trobe University
- Former Chair, APA Musculoskeletal Branch; former Vice Chair, APA Business Group
Clinical interests
- Hip and pelvic pain, including impingement, labral tears, dysplasia and instability
- Hip and knee osteoarthritis
- Hip tendon problems
- Rehabilitation after hip surgery, including joint replacement and arthroscopy
- Shoulder pain, including rotator cuff disorders
- Neck and low back pain
Daniel is a Senior Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist at Physica Ringwood with a particular interest in the hip and pelvis. He works with hip impingement, labral tears, dysplasia and instability, osteoarthritis and tendon problems. He also guides patients through rehabilitation after hip surgery, working closely with a number of Melbourne hip surgeons.
Daniel has been a treating physiotherapist on several University of Melbourne clinical trials, gaining extensive experience in current treatment for hip impingement and hip and knee osteoarthritis. He also enjoys treating shoulder problems, especially rotator cuff disorders, as well as neck and back pain.
Daniel is a regular presenter on the Australian Physiotherapy Association’s Spinal A and B postgraduate courses, teaching the assessment and treatment of neck and back pain. He holds a Master of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy from the University of Melbourne.
Qualifications & roles
- Master of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, University of Melbourne
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy
- Treating physiotherapist, University of Melbourne hip and knee clinical trials
- Presenter, APA Spinal A and B courses
- Past committee member, APA Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Group, Victorian Chapter
Consults at: Physica Ringwood, Physica Knoxfield
Clinical interests
- Neck pain and headaches
- Low back pain
- Shoulder and knee pain and injuries
- Sports injuries
- Post-surgery rehabilitation
- Dry needling
Marcus is a Senior Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist at Physica Ringwood with more than 35 years of clinical experience. He works with neck pain and headaches, low back pain, shoulder and knee problems, and sports injuries. He also guides people through rehabilitation after surgery.
Marcus holds a Graduate Diploma of Manipulative Therapy and has attended a wide range of musculoskeletal and sports courses throughout his career. He combines hands-on treatment and dry needling with exercise to help each person recover and stay active.
Outside work, Marcus enjoys time with his family, the gym, golf, gardening, reading and travelling.
Qualifications
- Graduate Diploma of Manipulative Therapy
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy)
Consults at: Physica Ringwood
Clinical interests
- Headaches and TMJ (jaw) dysfunction
- Spinal and hip conditions, including whiplash
- Rotator cuff and shoulder problems
- Children and adolescents
- Post-surgical rehabilitation
- Clinical Pilates
- Dry needling
Carolyn is a Senior Physiotherapist at Physica Yarra Valley with more than 35 years of clinical experience. She has a particular interest in headaches and jaw (TMJ) pain, and also works with spinal and hip conditions, whiplash, rotator cuff problems and rehabilitation after surgery. She enjoys working with children and teenagers as well as adults.
Throughout her career, Carolyn has kept building on her training. This includes the Dean Watson headache course, upper cervical and whiplash courses, TMJ assessment and treatment, advanced dry needling (including for the jaw and headaches), 3D assessment of the spine and hip, the McKenzie spinal course, Lyn Watson’s advanced shoulder course, and all levels of DMA Clinical Pilates.
She combines hands-on treatment, dry needling and targeted exercise, often through Clinical Pilates, to help each person manage their symptoms and get back to what they enjoy.
Qualifications
- Diploma of Technology (Physiotherapy), South Australian Institute of Technology
Consults at: Physica Yarra Valley
Clinical Interests
- sports injuries (basketball & athletics)
- NBL1 Physiotherapist for Ringwood Hawks
- Shoulder- rotator cuff injuries, shoulder replacements, shoulder dislocation management
- Tendon dysfunctions – Achilles, shoulder
- Low back pain
- Elbow injuries (Tennis and holders elbow)
- Lower limb injuries, including ankle & knees
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Clinical interests
- Back and neck pain
- Hip and knee pain
- Sports and running injuries
Milly is a physiotherapist who works with back and neck pain, hip and knee pain, and sports and running injuries. She’s focused on helping people move well and get back to the sport and activities they enjoy.
Milly has plenty of hands-on experience in sport. She has worked as a sports trainer in the EFNL and VFL and has coached swimming at a range of levels, which gives her a practical understanding of what athletes need to return to training and competition safely.
She completed her Master of Physiotherapy at Victoria University in [year], building on a Bachelor of Applied Movement Science.
Outside the clinic, Milly plays local football and keeps active with strength training and running.
Qualifications
- Master of Physiotherapy, Victoria University
- Bachelor of Applied Movement Science
Consults at: Physica Knoxfield
Clinical interests
- Neck pain and headaches
- Jaw (TMJ) pain and injury
- Knee injuries and rehabilitation
- Acute and persistent foot and ankle injuries
- Low back pain
- Breathwork for musculoskeletal conditions
Andrew is a Senior Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist and Managing Partner of Physica, with more than 25 years of clinical experience. He works with neck pain and headaches, jaw (TMJ) problems, knee, foot and ankle injuries, and low back pain.
In recent years, Andrew has developed a strong interest in breathwork and how breathing affects the nervous system, stress and pain. He draws on current research to combine breathwork with hands-on treatment and exercise, giving patients practical tools to manage their symptoms and feel more in control of their recovery.
Andrew holds a Bachelor of Physiotherapy and a Master of Manipulative Physiotherapy.
Qualifications & roles
- Master of Manipulative Physiotherapy
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy
- Managing Partner, Physica
Consults at: Physica Ringwood
Clinical interests
- Neck, mid-back and low back pain
- Sports injuries, including concussion, shoulder and knee injuries, and return to sport
- Falls and balance
- Hydrotherapy
- GLA:D program for hip and knee osteoarthritis
Bio
Andrew is a physiotherapist who works with neck and back pain, sports injuries, and falls and balance. He also runs hydrotherapy and GLA:D sessions for people with hip and knee osteoarthritis. He’s driven by a passion for coaching and human movement, and by helping people move well, feel well and keep progressing.
Ice hockey has shaped much of his outlook. Andrew has 26 years as a player and 11 years coaching, most recently as Director of Player Development for Ice Hockey Australia. Across that time he has worked with athletes from grassroots through to national team pathways. It has also given him extensive exposure to the injuries common in winter and collision sports, including concussion, shoulder and knee trauma, and impact injuries, as well as the demands of getting athletes back to sport safely.
Before physiotherapy, Andrew worked as an electrician. Trade work taught him the physical realities of manual jobs, and he draws on that every day when treating people whose bodies are their livelihood. Together, his background as an athlete, coach and tradesman gives him a resilient, evidence-based approach and a genuine desire to make a positive impact.
Andrew is also a casual lecturer in RMIT University’s Master of Physiotherapy program. Outside work, he unwinds with yoga and hiking.
Additional Qualifications & roles
- Casual lecturer, Master of Physiotherapy, RMIT University
- Director of Player Development, Ice Hockey Australia
Clinical interests
- Persistent neck and low back pain, including nerve-related pain
- Pre- and post-spinal surgery rehabilitation
- Hip, groin and pelvic girdle pain
- Gluteal tendinopathy and hip bursitis
- Headache-associated disorders
- Kneecap (patellofemoral) pain
- Hand therapy
Chris is a Senior Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist with more than 25 years of experience in musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy. He works with persistent neck and back pain, including nerve-related pain, as well as hip, groin and pelvic pain, headaches, kneecap pain and hand problems.
Chris works closely with a local neurosurgeon, delivering targeted physiotherapy programs for patients before and after spinal surgery, and for people with nerve-related neck and back pain.
He also has a strong interest in hip pain. He was a treating physiotherapist in the GLOBE trial, a major study investigating the effectiveness of exercise for gluteal tendinopathy, a common cause of pain on the outside of the hip.
Chris completed his Master of Manipulative Physiotherapy at La Trobe University in 2010.
Qualifications
- Master of Manipulative Physiotherapy, La Trobe University (2010)
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Consults at: Physica Ringwood and Physica Yarra Valley
Clinical interests
- Sports injuries, including strains and sprains
- Hip and knee pain
- GLA:D program for hip and knee osteoarthritis
- Shoulder conditions
- Foot and ankle injuries
- Neck and back pain, including neck-related headaches
- Tendon injuries
- Pre- and post-operative rehabilitation
- Dry needling
Josh is a physiotherapist at Physica Yarra Valley with more than seven years of experience. He works with sports injuries, hip and knee pain, shoulder and foot and ankle problems, and neck and back pain. He also runs the GLA:D program for people with hip and knee osteoarthritis.
He combines hands-on treatment and dry needling with exercise, and has a keen interest in tendon injuries and in rehabilitation before and after surgery.
Josh enjoys working with people of all ages and backgrounds. He focuses on helping patients become active participants in their own care, giving them the skills and strategies to manage their condition, stay active and get back to what matters to them.
Qualifications
- Master of Physiotherapy, La Trobe University, Bendigo (2018)
- Bachelor of Applied Science
- Bachelor of Exercise Science (Human Movement)
Consults at: Physica Yarra Valley
Clinical interests
- Low back and neck pain
- Sports injuries
- Tendon pain
- Knee, shoulder, elbow and ankle conditions
- Persistent musculoskeletal pain
Amalan is a Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist at Physica Ringwood with more than 25 years of clinical experience. He works with back and neck pain, sports injuries, tendon problems, and knee, shoulder, elbow and ankle conditions. He has a particular interest in persistent pain that hasn’t settled with previous treatment.
His approach is built around each patient’s goals. He combines current research and clinical guidelines with hands-on care and a clear plan, so patients understand what’s going on and what it will take to get better.
Amalan is a sessional academic at La Trobe University’s School of Physiotherapy and regularly mentors students and physiotherapists. He graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2000 and holds a Master of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy.
Qualifications & memberships
- Master of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, 2011
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy, University of Melbourne (2000)
- Member, Australian College of Physiotherapists
- Victorian State Committee member, APA National Orthopaedic Group
- Sessional academic, School of Physiotherapy, La Trobe University
Consults at: Physica Ringwood