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Katherine Davis

Melbourne,VIC

Summary

Compassionate Physiotherapist with experience in delivering patient-centered care for various shoulder conditions including sports injuries, post-surgery rehabilitation and chronic pain management. Strengths include strong knowledge of therapeutic exercises, manual therapy techniques and creating personalized treatment plans. Previous work demonstrates efficacy in improving patient mobility, reducing pain levels and enhancing overall quality of life. Strong involvement with ongoing research and progressing and improving the current assessment and management of shoulder pathologies.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Shoulder Physiotherapist

Melbourne Shoulder Group
Prahran, Victoria
08.2016 - Current
  • Sub-specialization in the assessment and management of shoulder and cervical spine related injuries and disorders
  • Communicated effectively with patients, families and caregivers about goals of care plan.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members in order to provide comprehensive care services for patients and further advances in research around shoulder pathology
  • Research Assistant for A. Prof. Mr. Greg Hoy is responsible for data collection, development of operation reports, and manual assessment of patients.
  • Attended continuing education courses relevant to physiotherapy practice standards.
  • Tutor on Level 1 and 2 Lyn Watson Shoulder Courses
  • Coordinated with other medical professionals such as doctors, nurses and occupational therapists when necessary.
  • Provided patient education to help improve understanding of their condition and the importance of exercise, posture and lifestyle changes.
  • Utilized evidence-based practices to guide clinical decision-making and treatment methodologies.

Consulting Physiotherapist

Glenferrie Sports and Spinal
Hawthorn, Vic
12.2018 - 04.2019

Physiotherapist

Lifecare Prahran Sports Medicine Centre
South Yarra, Victoria
08.2016 - 12.2018

Physiotherapist

Lifecare Ashburton Sports Medicine Centre
Ashburton, Victoria
08.2016 - 12.2017

Physiotherapist

Allsports Physiotherapy and Podiatry
Red Hill, Queensland
01.2014 - 02.2016

Education

Masters of Physiotherapy Studies -

University of Queensland
Brisbane, QLD
12-2013

Bachelor of Applied Science - Human Movement (Exercise Science)

University of Queensland
Brisbane, QLD
12-2009

Certification

  • AHPRA registration number: PHY0001868842
  • VSES Member
  • SEPA Member
  • Clinical Pilates level 1 certificate – Studio Pilates Hawthorne
  • Tutor Level 1 and 2 Lyn Watson Shoulder Courses
  • Clinical Educator
  • Research Assistant A.Prof Mr Greg Hoy
  • Contribution to research following
  • Video Analysis of Pectoralis Major Injuries in Professional Australian Football Players (2022) Laura Schwab,*† MPhysio(Sport), PhD, Sarah Warby,‡§ BPhysio(Hon), PhD, Katherine Davis,‡ BPhysio, Peter Campbell,k MBBS, Simon Hoy,{ MBBS, Robert Zbeda,{ MD, and Gregory Hoy,{ MBBS)
  • The Efficacy of Conservative Management of Micro-traumatic Posterior Shoulder Instability (2024)
  • PyroTitan Shoulder Replacement Outcome Measures
  • Realtime Ultrasound measurements of Posterior Shoulder Instability

Timeline

Consulting Physiotherapist

Glenferrie Sports and Spinal
12.2018 - 04.2019

Shoulder Physiotherapist

Melbourne Shoulder Group
08.2016 - Current

Physiotherapist

Lifecare Prahran Sports Medicine Centre
08.2016 - 12.2018

Physiotherapist

Lifecare Ashburton Sports Medicine Centre
08.2016 - 12.2017

Physiotherapist

Allsports Physiotherapy and Podiatry
01.2014 - 02.2016

Masters of Physiotherapy Studies -

University of Queensland

Bachelor of Applied Science - Human Movement (Exercise Science)

University of Queensland
  • AHPRA registration number: PHY0001868842
  • VSES Member
  • SEPA Member
  • Clinical Pilates level 1 certificate – Studio Pilates Hawthorne
  • Tutor Level 1 and 2 Lyn Watson Shoulder Courses
  • Clinical Educator
  • Research Assistant A.Prof Mr Greg Hoy
  • Contribution to research following
  • Video Analysis of Pectoralis Major Injuries in Professional Australian Football Players (2022) Laura Schwab,*† MPhysio(Sport), PhD, Sarah Warby,‡§ BPhysio(Hon), PhD, Katherine Davis,‡ BPhysio, Peter Campbell,k MBBS, Simon Hoy,{ MBBS, Robert Zbeda,{ MD, and Gregory Hoy,{ MBBS)
  • The Efficacy of Conservative Management of Micro-traumatic Posterior Shoulder Instability (2024)
  • PyroTitan Shoulder Replacement Outcome Measures
  • Realtime Ultrasound measurements of Posterior Shoulder Instability
Katherine Davis