Dion Kapnias
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Passionate physiotherapist committed to professional growth and embracing challenges. Driven by empowering others to return to what matters to them most. Strong focus on education, clear communication, and autonomous treatment modalities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
AFLW Physiotherapist
Richmond Tigers FC
Richmond, VIC
05.2025 - Current
- Independently assess, diagnose, and manage players.
- Design and implement running progressions on the field with injured players.
- Game day coverage, as required.
- Promoted to Head Physiotherapist temporarily while the usual Head Physiotherapist was on leave in 2025.
VFL Physiotherapist
Richmond Tigers FC
Richmond, VIC
05.2024 - Current
- Independently assess, diagnose, and manage players.
- Design and implement running progressions on the field with injured players.
- Game day coverage, as required.
- Promoted to Head Physiotherapist temporarily while the usual Head Physiotherapist was on leave in 2025.
Physiotherapist
Life Performance Sports Medicine
West Melbourne, VIC
05.2024 - Current
Prep2Play Program Facillitator
La Trobe University
Melbourne, Australia
01.2025 - Current
- Comprehensively trained by the Prep 2 Play Research Team at La Trobe University to independently implement the Prep 2 Play Program at community AFL clubs.
Creator of 'Clinical Pearls' Podcast
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Melbourne, Australia
06.2021 - Current
- Podcast aimed at newly graduated physios and students.
- Over 90 episodes to date, featuring world-renowned experts, including Prof. Peter O'Sullivan and Prof. Jeremy Lewis.
Social Media Director
Learn.Physio
Melbourne, Australia
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Produce engaging and educational content for Learn.Physio's social media channels.
Senior Physiotherapist
London Bridge Hospital
London
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Assess and treat elective and traumatic orthopaedic surgical patients.
Casual Physiotherapy Lecturer
La Trobe University
Melbourne, Australia
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Run a 1-hour class on 'Musculoskeletal Differential Diagnoses' for 3rd-year students.
- Help third-year physio students on their first clinical placement troubleshoot scenarios that occurred during placement.
Band 6 Physiotherapist
Croydon University Hospital
London, United Kingdom
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Independently manage the physiotherapy needs for an orthopedic ward.
- Participate regularly in MDT discussions and discharge planning.
Physiotherapist
Pathways Physiotherapy
Melbourne, Australia
02.2022 - 01.2023
Volunteering for Neer Peer Tutoring Program
La Trobe University
Bundoora, Australia
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Visit La Trobe University 1-2 times per week to help tutor 3rd-year physio students.
Volunteeering at Mtendere Mission Hospital
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Lusaka, Zambia
02.2020 - 02.2020
- Independently assess and treat patients in an MSK setting.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science / Masters of Physiotherapy Practice -
La Trobe University
Melbourne, VIC12-2021
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
AFLW Physiotherapist
Richmond Tigers FC
05.2025 - Current
Prep2Play Program Facillitator
La Trobe University
01.2025 - Current
Social Media Director
Learn.Physio
06.2024 - 12.2024
VFL Physiotherapist
Richmond Tigers FC
05.2024 - Current
Physiotherapist
Life Performance Sports Medicine
05.2024 - Current
Senior Physiotherapist
London Bridge Hospital
09.2023 - 05.2024
Band 6 Physiotherapist
Croydon University Hospital
04.2023 - 09.2023
Casual Physiotherapy Lecturer
La Trobe University
08.2022 - 05.2024
Physiotherapist
Pathways Physiotherapy
02.2022 - 01.2023
Creator of 'Clinical Pearls' Podcast
.
06.2021 - Current
Volunteering for Neer Peer Tutoring Program
La Trobe University
02.2021 - 06.2021
Volunteeering at Mtendere Mission Hospital
.
02.2020 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Applied Science / Masters of Physiotherapy Practice -
La Trobe University
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