Arana Hills Physiotherapy takes pride in providing a professional and personalised service with regards to your care. We believe in ensuring that you receive a thorough assessment to establish the nature and cause of the problem. This allows us to plan an effective treatment and rehabilitation solution for you. It is also important to us that you play a role in your treatment and that you feel you are in control of your problem.

Our areas of musculoskeletal speciality include:

Back & neck pain Shoulder pain Sport injury Headaches Knee & leg pain Post surgery

Sprains & strains Nerve related disorders Rehabilitation Arthritis Whiplash

Manual Therapy

We believe in finding the best method for you and tailoring it to your personal requirements. Our therapists possess a wide array of hands on treatment approaches to help with your problem. These can range from gentle / subtle soft tissue and muscle energy techniques to firmer joint mobilisation and even manipulation in some cases.

Exercise

Our clinicians have a strong background in the design and application of exercise in the treatment of musculoskeletal problems. It is our aim to ensure that the exercises effectively address your problem, whether it is a lack of;

• flexibility
• stability
• ‘core’ strength
• muscle strength
• endurance
• balance.

We believe that using exercise will enhance your response to physiotherapy and expedite your recovery.

Following individual rehabilitation programs it may be appropriate for you to explore our exercise service called ASPIRE Health Projects to get back to full fitness or continue with rehabilitation. For more sporting individuals or those who want a high level challenge the sports performance service will offer you the chance to perform at a significantly higher level .

Our Physiotherapists

David Allan, Principal Physiotherapist (RGU, UK) BSc Physiology and Sports Science (Glasgow, UK)

dave@aranahillsphysiotherapy.com

As the practice principal David brings over 12 years experience working in both private practice and public hospital system in the UK and Australia, including one of the top private orthopedic hospitals in Scotland. These experiences have allowed him to develop an extensive background in the assessment and treatment of spinal, shoulder and lower limb injuries using exercise and hands on techniques.

David has also had experience treating professional and amateur sports people including rugby, ice hockey, athletics and weightlifting.

In his ‘spare time’ he is studying his Masters degree in strength and conditioning to further enhance his rehabilitation skills and enjoys competing in weightlifting and judo. Prior to moving to Australia David was a member of the Scottish Athletics Team and National Champion in the hammer throw.

Chris Mallac, Consultant Physiotherapist, BEd (Human Movement) BPhty (UQ)

Chris is formally the Head Physio for Queensland Reds and UK’s Bath Rugby Team.  He also delivers Sports Physiotherapy training programs here and in the UK.