Specialist Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist
Fellow, Australian College of Physiotherapists (since 2013)
Australian Sports Medal recipient (2021)
National Examiner, ACP Sports & Exercise Specialisation Training Program
Andrew McGough is a Specialist Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist and Fellow of the Australian College of Physiotherapists — the highest clinical qualification attainable within the physiotherapy profession in Australia.
With over three decades of experience, Andrew is recognised nationally for his expertise in managing complex sporting injuries, high-performance rehabilitation, and multidisciplinary athlete care. He is regularly sought for second and third opinions on challenging cases and has worked extensively in lead medical roles across Olympic, Paralympic, Commonwealth Games and professional sport environments. Andrew is the clinical lead at Clem Jones Centre Physio + Rehab in Carina, Brisbane, where he leads a multidisciplinary team and consults to athletes, families and the broader community across Queensland.
Clinical Expertise
His approach combines deep clinical reasoning, evidence-based practice, and clear communication to deliver structured, outcome-focused rehabilitation programs. Andrew is known for his calm leadership in high-pressure environments and his ability to bring together expert support teams to optimise athlete health and performance.
Clinic Leadership
As clinical lead of Clem Jones Centre Physio + Rehab, Andrew leads a multidisciplinary team of physiotherapists, exercise physiologists, strength and conditioning coaches and allied health professionals.
His philosophy is simple: Exceptional outcomes require exceptional standards — in assessment, planning, communication and execution.
Andrew brings the same high-performance structure and accountability seen in elite sport into private practice, ensuring every patient receives clear direction, measurable progress and coordinated care.
Who Andrew works with
High Performance & National Team Experience
Andrew has represented Australia in Medical Headquarters roles at multiple Olympic Games, Paralympic Games and Commonwealth Games, providing clinical management across sports including Diving, Athletics, Weightlifting, BMX, Wheelchair Rugby and Gymnastics. His international travel includes the Tokyo Olympics, the Gold Coast and Birmingham Commonwealth Games, multiple FINA World Championships and global competition campaigns spanning more than a decade.
Qualifications & Professional Standing
Andrew has been a member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association since 1991 and has served in numerous national examining and training roles within the profession.
Education, Mentorship & Leadership
He has presented extensively at state and national sports medicine and physiotherapy conferences and continues to contribute to professional education across Australia.
