Physiotherapists at Sports Physio South Australia

Physiotherapists at Sports Physio use advanced assessment, diagnosis and treatment modalities to manage musculoskeletal injuries. It includes identifying muscle impairments that act as a contributing factor to the injury.

Mat is a former elite track and field athlete passionate about treating running injuries in the high-performance population. Outside work, she loves the beach, exploring national parks and a good pale ale with friends!

Physiotherapists

Physiotherapists have extensive knowledge of the human body and are experts in diagnosing, treating, and rehabilitating musculoskeletal injuries and illnesses. Physiotherapy is an excellent non-invasive treatment for many conditions, including back and neck pain, muscle imbalances and joint injuries. Physiotherapists specialise in using effective ‘hands-on’ management techniques and exercise prescriptions to maximise healing, reduce pain and speed up recovery.

Having a background in elite sport and working with Sydney Swans, NSW Cricket, NSW Junior Rugby League, and the Australia Women’s Water Polo team has given Clare a wide range of clinical experience. It has been invaluable in assessing and treating complex injuries, developing core stability programs and implementing return-to-play measures.

She is an APA titled Physiotherapist and is intensely interested in musculoskeletal injuries, rehabilitation & exercise prescription. She is currently a Sydney Swans Academy Physiotherapy team member and enjoys seeing her patients improve and achieve their health and sporting goals.

She is a qualified Pilates instructor, has undertaken extensive continuing education in knee & shoulder injury management and is passionate about how movement patterns play a role in injuries and pain. She enjoys travelling and swimming in the ocean with her young cavoodle in her spare time.

Mick Moran

Mick is an experienced sports physiotherapist, having worked in elite sporting environments on a club, state and national basis. He has worked with athletes in various sports, including athletics, rowing, rugby league, water polo and AFL. He is interested in pelvic and rib dysfunctions, hip and groin injury and treatment, and general musculoskeletal physiotherapy. He also teaches Level 1 and 2 Sports Physio SA therapy courses on these topics.

He strongly advocates for continuing education and regularly attends sports physiotherapy conferences to update his knowledge base. He has also lectured to Physiotherapy students at the University of Sydney. He is a member of the NSW and National Committees for Sports Physiotherapy Australia. He has been an examiner for the SPA Sports Titleholder and Specialist Sports programs for the College of sports physio SA therapists.

He has a particular interest in lower limb injuries and enjoys working with people to help them achieve their goals, whatever those might be. He believes everyone deserves the same level of care and attention he would give an elite athlete, whether a young Sunday morning golfer or someone with a chronic condition such as a spinal cord injury. In his spare time, he likes giant salads, hand lettering, and snail mail. He lives in Brooklyn, New York, with his wife and two dogs.

Clare O’Connell

Clare O’Connell is a cellist who creates bespoke musical projects and performances. She has collaborated with artists from many disciplines to explore new forms of musical expression. She is a member of the visionary ensemble Lontano, plays with the 12-piece cross-genre group Propellor and has a duo partnership with harpist Eleanor Turner. She has also written, arranged, and recorded several albums. Her most recent release is the LP The Isolated Cellist, which features ancient and modern music for solo and layered cello.

She is passionate about music and is committed to exploring how classical music can shape and enhance meaning. She created a series of intimate concerts in Berkhamsted, which use music and storytelling to create a unique concert experience. These concerts have gained a devoted following and provide an experimental seedbed for her more comprehensive work.

The selfless service of Michael Gago has earned him respect from all corners of the country, and he is a tireless ambassador for Australian wine. His eloquence on stage, in front of the world’s media and his work around the globe have all contributed to the success of Penfolds and Australia’s wine industry.