Dr Graham Marvin, DPhty, PhD

Physiotherapist · Clinical Educator · Researcher · Strength & Conditioning Coach

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia | Pindara Physiotherapy & Sports Medicine | Gold Coast Knee Group

PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION

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Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Registered Physiotherapist, licensed since 2021.

ABOUT GRAHAM MARVIN

Dr Graham Marvin is a Gold Coast-based physiotherapist, clinical educator, researcher, and strength and conditioning coach with a professional focus spanning sports injury management, complex knee rehabilitation, and athletic performance. He completed his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at Bond University, with his doctoral research focused on occupational fatigue, injury, and health in emergency first responders, building a strong foundation in applied clinical research, research methodology, and evidence-based practice. His research has resulted in multiple peer-reviewed publications examining occupational fatigue, injury epidemiology, and the health and performance of emergency first responders.

His clinical practice includes comprehensive assessment and management of acute and chronic sporting injuries, post-operative rehabilitation, and complex knee, foot, hip, and shoulder presentations. Graham has extensive experience working with strength athletes, including Strongman, Olympic weightlifting, and powerlifting, where he combines clinical assessment, high-load biomechanics, rehabilitation, and strength and conditioning principles to manage injuries and optimise performance. He has worked directly with nationally and internationally ranked athletes and provides rehabilitation and performance programming designed to bridge the gap between clinical recovery and the high physical demands of competitive strength sports. He also works closely with orthopaedic surgeons to coordinate care and uses evidence-based assessment, progressive loading, and sport-specific rehabilitation to guide athletes from injury through to full performance.

Alongside his clinical practice and research, Graham has developed substantial university teaching experience across both physiotherapy and medical programs at Bond University. He facilitates problem-based learning, teaches objective physiotherapy assessment and manual therapy, supervises cadaveric anatomy learning, and assesses OSCE performance. His combined experience in clinical practice, high-performance sport, research, and university education allows him to integrate contemporary evidence with practical clinical decision-making and performance-focused rehabilitation.

AREAS OF CLINICAL SPECIALISM

  • Sports injury assessment and evidence-based management

  • Strength and conditioning and return-to-sport rehabilitation

  • Complex knee rehabilitation, including ligament and meniscal surgery

  • Post-operative rehabilitation of foot, knee, hip, and shoulder conditions

  • Complex shoulder rehabilitation, including return to sport for strength and overhead athletes

  • Sport-specific speed, agility, change-of-direction, and performance training

  • Clinical assessment, manual therapy, and patient education

  • High-performance rehabilitation and athlete monitoring

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) — Bond University, Gold Coast (September 2021–December 2025)

  • Doctor of Physiotherapy — Bond University, Gold Coast (May 2019–April 2021)

  • Massage Therapy — East West College of the Healing Arts, Portland, Oregon (September 2017–March 2019)

  • Bachelor of Science, Exercise & Sport Science — Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon (September 2013–December 2016)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURE

  • Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) — Registered Physiotherapist

  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

  • EXOS Fitness Specialist

  • EXOS Performance Specialist

  • Massage Therapy Certified

  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation / Automated External Defibrillator Certified

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Pindara Physiotherapy & Sports Medicine — Physiotherapist (June 2021–Present)

  • Perform comprehensive, evidence-based assessment and independent management of acute and chronic sporting injuries within a busy private practice caseload.

  • Liaise closely with orthopaedic surgeons to coordinate care plans and optimise surgical and non-surgical outcomes.

  • Design and progress structured post-operative rehabilitation programs for complex foot, knee, hip, and shoulder presentations.

  • Deliver clear, tailored education that improves patients’ understanding of their condition and confidence in self-management.

  • Build strong therapeutic alliances through active listening, empathy, and consistent follow-through.

Gold Coast Knee Group — Physiotherapist & Strength Coach (May 2021–Present)

  • Lead end-to-end rehabilitation for complex knee ligament and meniscal surgeries, guiding athletes from immediate post-operative rehabilitation through to performance-level return to sport.

  • Apply contemporary Cross-Bracing Protocols where indicated and integrate them into broader rehabilitation planning.

  • Design and periodise strength and conditioning programs tailored to sport-specific demands and surgical considerations.

  • Run field-based speed, agility, and change-of-direction sessions to refine movement quality and readiness for competition.

Cocos Strongman Gym — Physiotherapist (February 2023–February 2024)

  • Provide autonomous on-site medical and physiotherapy coverage for Strongman competitions, including acute injury triage and management.

  • Assess and treat nationally ranked strength athletes, integrating high-load biomechanics and performance demands into clinical decision-making.

  • Monitor athlete progress remotely using structured check-ins and video analysis to refine programming and technique.

  • Translate clinical findings into practical coaching recommendations, ensuring alignment between rehabilitation and performance goals.

Bond University Netball — Physiotherapist (May 2021–February 2022)

  • Provide rapid on-court assessment and management of acute netball injuries in training and competition settings.

  • Conduct real-time concussion screening and apply evidence-based return-to-play protocols.

  • Communicate injury status, risk, and expected timelines clearly to coaching staff to inform selection and training decisions.

TEACHING AND UNIVERSITY APPOINTMENTS

Bond University Medical Program — Small Group Learning Facilitator (January 2026–Present) and Sessional Anatomy Tutor (August 2023–Present)

  • Lead small-group musculoskeletal anatomy sessions integrating cadaveric structures with clinically relevant reasoning and physiotherapy-based interpretation.

  • Supervise and guide cadaveric dissections of the respiratory and digestive systems while linking anatomical findings to real clinical presentations.

  • Deliver clinically applied anatomy teaching to help medical students understand functional movement, injury mechanisms, and assessment relevance.

Bond University Physiotherapy Program — Physiotherapy Sessional Tutor (May 2023–Present)

  • Facilitate problem-based learning sessions developing clinical reasoning, differential diagnosis, and application of theory to real-world cases.

  • Teach and supervise objective physiotherapy assessment techniques with an emphasis on accuracy, reliability, and clinical decision-making.

  • Demonstrate and coach manual therapy techniques using structured demonstration-practice-feedback cycles.

  • Assess and score OSCE performance across clinical reasoning, communication, assessment accuracy, and professional competency.

HIGH PERFORMANCE SPORT AND STRENGTH & CONDITIONING EXPERIENCE

New Zealand National Lacrosse Team — Head Strength Coach (June 2025–Present)

  • Deliver periodised strength and conditioning programs during preparation for the Oceania Championships and World Cup campaign.

  • Individualise strength, power, conditioning, mobility, and recovery programs to optimise performance and reduce injury risk.

  • Conduct athlete profiling, including strength, power, movement, and VO₂ max testing, using performance data to guide training prescription and monitor development.

  • Collaborate with coaching staff and multidisciplinary support personnel to align physical preparation with technical and tactical objectives.

Adidas North American Headquarters, Oregon — Performance Coach (January 2017–May 2019)

  • Collaborated with physical therapists to prescribe targeted exercise programs restoring function and quality of life after injury or surgery.

  • Coached strength, speed, agility, recovery strategies, and basic nutrition to athletes and executives in a high-performance corporate environment.

  • Performed structured fitness assessments and used data to track progress and adjust training plans.

RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS

Graham has an emerging peer-reviewed research profile focused on occupational fatigue, injury epidemiology, and health in emergency first responders and paramedics.

  • Marvin, G., Schram, B., Orr, R., & Canetti, F. D. E. Types and Contributors to Occupational Fatigue. Strength & Conditioning Journal, 2024; 46(4): 500–509.

  • Marvin, G., Schram, B., Orr, R., & Canetti, E. F. D. Occupation-Induced Fatigue and Impacts on Emergency First Responders: A Systematic Review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2023; 20:7055. DOI

  • Marvin, G., Canetti, E. F. D., Schram, B., & Orr, R. Objective and Subjective Measures of Occupational Fatigue. Heliyon (in press). DOI

  • Marvin, G., Orr, R., Canetti, E. F. D., & Schram, B. Self-Reported Fatigue and Injury in Paramedics. Medical Research Archives, 2025; 13(6). DOI

  • Marvin, G., Canetti, E. F. D., Schram, B., & Orr, R. A Profile of Injuries Within an Australian State Emergency Service Agency. BMC Emergency Medicine.

  • Marvin, G., Canetti, E. F. D., Schram, B., & Orr, R. Self-Reports Fatigue and Injury Risk in Paramedics. Medical Research Archives, 2025; 14(1). DOI

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Gold Coast Knee Group — Physiotherapist (October 2025–Present)

  • Provide free physiotherapy to people with strong return-to-sport goals who are unable to afford treatment.

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