Ben McLaren

Physiotherapist- Physica Knoxfield

Sports injuries · Shoulder pain · Hip, knee & ankle injuries · Strength & conditioning

Clinical interests

Sports injuries
Shoulder and scapular injuries
Hip, knee and ankle injuries
Neck, thoracic and low back pain
Strength and conditioning and injury prevention

Ben is a physiotherapist at Physica Knoxfield who works with sports injuries, shoulder problems, hip, knee and ankle injuries, and neck and back pain. With a strong background in strength and conditioning, he’s focused on getting people back to sport and daily life stronger than before, and on reducing their risk of the injury coming back.

Before physiotherapy, Ben studied Exercise and Sport Science at Deakin University, majoring in exercise physiology and strength and conditioning. He has worked with athletes from grassroots to sub-elite level in AFL and basketball, designing programs to build strength, improve performance and prevent injury.

Ben completed his Master of Physiotherapy at Swinburne University in 2024.

Outside the clinic, he plays AFL, basketball and cricket, and enjoys time with friends and family. He’s also a keen home cook, always trying out new recipes.

Qualifications

Master of Physiotherapy, Swinburne University of Technology (2024)
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science, Deakin University (2020)

Consults at: Physica Knoxfield