LINDA WATERS (PHYSIOTHERAPIST)
SPORTING EXPERIENCES:
- B. Ed. (Honours) Physical Education. University of Sheffield, England.
- M. Ed. University of Nottingham, England.
- Postgraduate Diploma of Science (Human Movement Studies (2000) University of Queensland – specialising in:
- Sports Medicine
- Sports Psychology
- Sports Nutrition - Bachelor of Physiotherapy (2002) University of Queensland
PROFESSIONAL COURSES (MOST RECENT)
- AMTA The Integrated Pelvis and Lumbar Spine (Level 1) (2010)
- AMTA The Integrated Pelvis and Lumbar Spine: Advanced (Level 2) (2011)
- AMTA Assessment and Treatment of the Thoracic and Cervical Spine (2012)
- AMTA Re-training Lumbo-Pelvic Stability and Functional Recovery for Low Back Pain Patients (2013)
- Dynamic Stabilisation of the Hip and Pelvis – Dr. Alison Grimaldi (2013)
- Biomechanical Analysis of Paediatric Gait Patterns (2012) – UQ
- Developmental Assessment in Paediatrics (2010) - UQ
SPECIAL TREATMENT AREAS
- Pelvis and spine:
- Post Surgery
- Pre and post natal
- Longstanding pain - Rehabilitation programs for complex/multiple injuries
- Vertigo - dizziness and balance issues
- Children in sport
- Amputees:
- Post amputation rehabilitation
- Working with up to date technological advances using computerised prosthetic componentry
TEACHING AND LECTURING
- Clinical Educator at Pindara Physiotherapy Clinic – ongoing
- Clinical Supervisor (2009)
- Teacher of Physical Education – High School Level pre 2002
SPORTS PHYSIO EXPERIENCE
- General public
- Children in sport
- Individual elite athletes with pelvis/lumbar spine injuries
- Amputees in sport
PERSONAL INTERESTS AND SPORTING EXPERIENCE
- Swim
- Bike
- Occasional ‘fun triathlons’
- Travel
