Sports Physiotherapy
In addition to a Bachelor’s Degree , Kerrith Matyear has a Master’s Degree of Sports Physiotherapy. She has extensive experience with sports injuries including working in the QAFL and as a clinical educator/ associate lecturer on the University of Qld Masters of Sports Physiotherapy course. Masters candidates treat patients in the clinic periodically.
A Sports Physiotherapist can assist with:
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Assessment of acute injuries
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Analysis of biomechanical faults and imbalances causing injuries e.g runners
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Management of chronic injuries
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Modification of training loads/ programs to continue training without aggravating the injury
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Strapping for injury prevention/ protection
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Advice on braces
