New Sports Physio To Start February
We are very fortunate to have a highly experienced sport’s physiotherapist by the name of Josh Melrose joining our team on 6 February. He is the current Head Physiotherapist of the Samoan Rubgy Union 7’s and will be working with us between Rugby commitments. This is a fantastic opportunity for athletes to get specialist attention and our team hopes to be working closely with him.
Josh’s previous work history includes:
Barbarians Rugby Football club October 2017
• Head Physiotherapist for the Barbarians FC tour of Australia
Samoa Rugby Union January 2017 – Present
• Head Physiotherapist for the National 7s team of Samoa, playing in the HSBC World Series.
• Head Physiotherapist or the U/20s National team competing in the Junior World Cup.
• Physiotherapist for the National Manu team, assisting the Head Physiotherapist with assessment / treatment, training and games.
• Assisted with Strength & Conditioning and Rehabilitation of players in Apia and away on tour.
• Monitoring of player wellness and performance using Smartabase.
Burleigh Central Physiotherapy 2013 – 2017
• Physiotherapist – Experience in treating a wide range of patients and conditions including; Musculoskeletal, Orthopaedic, Neuropathic, Pediatric and Vertigo conditions.
• Treating patients and clients with a wide range of techniques such as massage, dry needling, joint mobilisations and rehabilitation exercises.
Burleigh Bears Rugby League 2013 – 2017
Head Physiotherapist and assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach – diagnosing, treating and rehabilitating players playing in the Queensland Cup (National 2nd tier) competition as well as other squad members.