Physiotherapy Director. Co-Founded The Melbourne Sports Medicine Centre in 1993.

Areas of Special Interest
Knee and shoulder rehabilitation, particularly with:

• runners
• footballers
• swimmers and
• triathletes

I attended the University of Melbourne and gained an honours science degree in 1977. During this time I played over 100 games for the University Blues Football Club in the A grade division of the VAFA.

In 1982, I graduated from The Lincoln Institute of Health Sciences, then worked as a graduate physiotherapist at the Austin Hospital. I have worked in private practice for over 35 years.

From 1989 to 2009, I worked as a physiotherapist for the North Melbourne Football Club and I am a Life Member of the Club.

I am married with two adult sons who have introduced me to their interests in triathlon and water polo.

I was a member of the Board of The Melbourne Collegians Water Polo Club from 2009 to December 2014.

The techniques I use include massage, mobilisation, dry needling and exercise advice to achieve optimum results and works closely with personal trainers and weights coaches to best manage injuries and rehabilitation.

Qualifications:

• Dry Needling 2013
• Bachelor of Applied Science (Physio) Lincoln Institute of Health Sciences 1983
• Bachelor of Science (Hons) Melbourne University 1976

Involvement with Teams and Associations:

• Senior Physiotherapist AFL North Melbourne 1989 – 2009
• Board Member Melbourne Collegians Water Polo Club (2009 – 2015)

Professional Memberships and Positions:

• Australian Physiotherapy Association (1983 – current)
• Sports Medicine Australia
• Melbourne Cricket Club (1977 – current)

Professional Achievements:

• North Melbourne Football Club Life Member

Personal Sporting Experience:

• VAFA University Blues 1974 – 1980
• Weight training, walking, tennis
• Roger is a passionate North Melbourne Football Club supporter!

Availability:
Roger is available for consultation Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.

To arrange an appointment please phone (03) 9650 9372 or book online.