PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Melinda is a musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapist providing services for the general community through to elite athletes. With a doctorate and degree in physiotherapy, alongside multiple published research articles, she brings a wealth of knowledge to the profession and our clinic.
Melinda contributed to the establishment of the School of Physiotherapy and Bachelor of Physiotherapy program at the Australian Catholic University, and went on to become a lecturer and team leader for the musculoskeletal courses in the program.
As a well respected leader in the physiotherapy community, she has published research articles, and been invited to speak at National and International conferences.
Alongside her time in our clinic, Melinda is a Post-doctoral Research Fellow at the University of Queensland’s School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences.
National + International Presentions:
International Ankle Symposium
World Congress of Podiatry
International Society of Electrophysiology and Kinesiology Congress
International Olympic Committee World Conference on Prevention of Injury & Illness in Sport
Australian Physiotherapy Association Physiotherapy Research Conference
Sports Medicine Australia Conference
Published Articles
British Journal of Sports Medicine
Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport
Sports Medicine
Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
Gait and Posture
Journal of Foot and Ankle Research
Physical Therapy in Sport
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Manual Therapy / Musculoskeletal Science and Practice
Journal of Sports Sciences
Journal of Athletic Training
Translational Sports Medicine
Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association
Athletic Training and Sports Health Care
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine
+ View a full list of Melinda’s research on ORICD
Professional Memberships
Australian Physiotherapy Association
Sports Medicine Australia
Current Academic Appointments
Development Fellow, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Queensland
Previous Academic Appointments
Lecturer, School of Physiotherapy, Australian Catholic University
Committee Service
Sports Medicine Australia Queensland State Council
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