Daniel Mckendry

Passionate physiotherapy graduate with a diverse background in adventure guiding, first aid, construction, and health sciences. I aim to adapt and apply the broad soft and technical skills gained in these fields to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care. I am seeking a role that offers purpose and beneficence, as well as fosters my learning as a new graduate. My immediate goal is to develop strong skills in managing musculoskeletal injuries across diverse patient populations, with a longer-term plan to specialise in pain science and pursue professional opportunities in this area.

• Certified multi-pitch canyoning and climbing guide
• Certified whitewater rafting guide
• Avalanche safety technician (Level 1)
• Wilderness first aid technician
• Outdoor Emergency Care technician (North American ski patrol certification)
• Sports trainer (Level 1)

Outpatient Neurological Department - Camden Hospital 

• Developed skills in managing diverse neurological conditions, including stroke, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson’s disease, functional neurological disorder, vestibular disorders, Guillain-Barré syndrome, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, and amputee rehabilitation.
• Applied standardised and non-standardised outcome measures and gait assessments to design and implement individualised, task-specific exercise programs for patient rehabilitation.
• Completed with Distinction.

Acute Care - Katoomba Hospital 

• Developed expertise in delivering cardio-respiratory interventions, utilising standardised outcome measures to assess and monitor patient progress.
• Managed diverse patient populations with conditions including chronic suppurative lung disorders, low back pain, stroke, traumatic brain injury, and dementia.
• Independently facilitated cardiopulmonary exercise classes, designing and implementing individualised rehabilitation programs to optimise functional outcomes.
• Completed with High Distinction

Paediatrics - Campbelltown Hospital 

• Delivered targeted physiotherapy interventions for children and adolescents (0-16 years), addressing a diverse range of conditions including developmental delay, head shape deformities, lower limb alignment pathologies, developmental hip dysplasia, cerebral palsy, and fracture management.
• Enhanced communication and collaboration skills by engaging with parents and families, providing education on intervention strategies and fostering optimal adolescent development
• Proficient in serial casting techniques to support contracture management
• Completed with Distinction

General - Movement Therapy Picton 

• Developed physiotherapy skills manageing a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions in a private practice setting, including joint and soft tissue injuries, chronic pain, and post-surgical rehabilitation.
• Designed and implemented individualised treatment plans under supervision, utilising manual therapy, exercise prescription, and patient education to optimise recovery and functional outcomes.
• Led group exercise classes, coaching patients through tailored exercise programs to improve strength, mobility, and overall health.
• Completed with High Distinction

Ambulatory Care - Mend Physiotherapy Narellan (Upcoming)