Amy Stofberg

Focused Physiotherapist committed to helping patients manage pain and injuries. Skillful in monitoring results and prescribing exercises for long-term health. Communicative and reliable professional well-versed in collaborating with practitioners and adhering to treatment instructions. Experience in mobility aid prescription and implementing targeted exercise programs within the home environment.

• CPR/ AED/ First Aid, First Aid Accident & Emergency, 19/02/25
• Perform Water Rescues, 19/02/2025
• NDIS Workers Screen Check, Queensland Government, 23/01/2028
• Working with Children Check, Queensland Government, 31/10/2026

• COO Recognition Award, Aug 2024
• Griffith Award for Academic Excellence, Griffith University, 11/2023
• Griffith Award for Academic Excellence, Griffith University, 03/2023
• Griffith Award for Academic Excellence, Griffith University, 11/2020

Paediatric Clinical Placement, Gold Coast University Hospital

Gold Coast, Australia |September 2023 - October 2023

• Comprehensive assessment and treatment of various paediatric conditions including GDD, Cerebral Palsy, Pitt-Hopkins Syndrome, Perthes disease and JIA
• Assessment and treatment of pre- and post-operative orthopaedic injuries including surgical repairs within an adolescent population
• Assessment & treatment of paediatric conditions within an outpatient setting including lupus, JIA, rheumatological conditions, transverse myelitis and club foot
• Overall Grade Achieved: 64/80 (80%)

Musculoskeletal Clinical Placement, Logan Healthcare centre

Logan, Australia |July 2023 - August 2023

• Comprehensive assessment and treatment of various musculoskeletal conditions including, ACL injuries, CLBP, GTPS, plantar fasciitis, patella dislocation, RCRSP and OA
• Assessment and treatment of pre- and post-operative orthopaedic injuries including surgical repairs
• Demonstrated ability to provide care to patients across multiple demographics, such as adolescents, geriatric, non-English speaking, and mental health patients
• Tasked with set-up and managing of weekly group balance classes of up to ten patients
• Overall Grade Achieved: 68/80 (85%)

Aged Care/ Community Placement, Allied Connect

Australia |June 2023 - July 2023

• Assessment and treatment of primarily geriatric patients across a variety of settings including in-home visits and residential aged care facilities
• Responsible for generating both initial and updating of reports for case manager’s approval
• Planning, implementing and progressing treatment sessions in accordance with evidence-based clinical guidelines
• Overall Grade Achieved: 73/80 (91%)

Neurosurgical Rehabilitation, Pindara Private Hospital

Australia |April 2023 - May 2023

• Assessment and treatment of a broad spectrum of neurosurgical-ward patients including acute post-operative presentations (laminectomies, discectomies, craniotomies, VP shunts) and patients with complex neurological conditions, such as GBS, stroke, PD, MS, FND, and vestibular disorders
• Conducting group exercise classes including hydrotherapy treatments at Southport Private Hospital
• Arranged transition to care programs as well as multidisciplinary and outpatient referrals
• Overall Grade Achieved: 57/80 (71%)

Cardiorespiratory Placement, Cairns Base Hospital

Cairns, Australia |January 2023 - February 2023

• Assessment and treatment of surgical-ward patients including ex-ICU, acute post-operative presentations, lower limb amputations, major abdominal surgeries, burns, skin and muscle grafts and multi-trauma patients
• Assessment and treatment of medical-ward patients with acute respiratory illnesses, including COPD, bronchiectasis, and Pneumonia
• Arranged transition to care programs, MDT referrals and outpatient referrals
• Overall Grade Achieved: 68/80 (85%)