Commenced at The Melbourne Sports Medicine Centre January 2021

Areas of special interest:

• Management of sports people and sporting injuries
• Management of acute, chronic and post-operative knee conditions (ACL, meniscal tears, MCL, osteoarthritis)
• Lower limb injuries
• Tendinopathy
• Exercise based rehabilitation
• Women’s and Men’s Football codes (rugby league, soccer and AFL)

After completing a Bachelor or Physiotherapy (Honours Class 1, University Medal) at The University of Newcastle, Kate moved to Melbourne from Newcastle NSW. She brings with her significant experience, having practiced physiotherapy in a leading musculoskeletal private practice as well as with NPL soccer teams and local first grade AFL teams.

Outside of her clinical role, Kate works extensively as a Physiotherapist in rugby league for NRL Victoria. Her primary roles are with the Melbourne Storm Development Teams (U19s, U21s), the Victorian NRLW Pathways Development Program and with state representative teams.

Kate has a passion for sports and musculoskeletal physiotherapy and thoroughly enjoys managing lower limb injuries, tendinopathies and applying active management strategies. She has an interest in athletic performance and injury prevention. In line with these passions, Kate is currently completing her Masters of Sports Physiotherapy.

Kate enjoys working with her clients to help them achieve their goals and ensure they return to doing what they love!

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) – University of Newcastle
• Currently completing Masters of Sports Physiotherapy – La Trobe University
• APA Sports Physiotherapy Level 1 & 2
• Dry Needling Physiotherapy Level 1
• APA Spinal Physiotherapy Part A (Cervical)

Professional Memberships and Positions:

• Australian Physiotherapy Association Sports and Exercise Group
• Sports Medicine Australia
• Australian Strength and Conditioning Association

Involvement with teams and associations:

• Lead Physiotherapist, Melbourne Storm SG Ball Team (current)
• Team Physiotherapist, Melbourne Storm Jersey Flegg Team (current)
• Lead Physiotherapist, Victorian NRLW Pathways Program: NRL Harvey Norman Women’s National Championships, U17s Melbourne Storm Lisa Fiaola team, NRLW RISE Rookie Academy (current)
• Team Physiotherapist, NRL Victoria State Representative teams: U17s, U15s (current)
• Lead Physiotherapist, Maitland Football Club (2020 season)
• Lead Physiotherapist, Maitland Saints AFL club (2019 season)

Personal Sporting Experience:

• Functional strength training
• Soccer
• Touch football

Availability:
Kate is available for consultation Monday to Friday.
To arrange an appointment to see her please phone (03) 9650 9372 or book online.