Melissa Falani

Medicals

Assessment of current and acute injuries

Treatment of current and acute injuries

Liaise with Staff regarding player injuries and work with S&C's regarding workloads and preferred exercises.

Strapping before trainings and games

Level 2 sports trainer and orange Tee sideline and field physio.

Treatment consists of:

Education regarding injuries and changes in training load and exercises.

Manual therapy

Exercise rehabilitation

• Medicals
• Assessment of current and acute injuries
• Treatment of current and acute injuries
• Liaise with Staff regarding player injuries and work with S&C's regarding workloads and preferred exercises.
• Strapping before trainings and games
• Level 2 sports trainer and orange Tee sideline and field physio.
• Treatment consists of:
• Education regarding injuries and changes in training load and exercises.
• Manual therapy

• Constructed physiotherapy Assessment and treatment plans to increase functionality and strength.
• Treatment planning of Manual therapy, Education, Rehabilitation.
• Sees Variety of patient: sports injuries, NDIS, DVA, WC and private patients.
• Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
• Adapted therapy sessions and exercises according to patient progress and limitations.
• Performed electrical stimulation, ultrasounds, matrix, myofascial release and spot massages to improve patient movement and functions.
• Assist front desk by answering phones, scheduling appointments, filing documents and processing payments.
• Remained involved in aftercare and follow-up for each client.

• Medicals
• Assessment of current and acute injuries
• Treatment of current and acute injuries
• Liaise with Staff regarding player injuries and work with S&C's regarding workloads and preferred exercises.
• Strapping before trainings and games
• Level 2 sports trainer and orange Tee sideline and field physio.
• Treatment consists of:
• Education regarding injuries and changes in training load and exercises.
• Manual therapy
• Exercise rehabilitation

• Medicals
• Sideline and on field management
• Strapping pre training and games
• Assessment and treatment of injuries.
• Co ordination of strapping products and requirements of all senior teams.
• Liaise and work alongside trainers regarding injuries and load management.

• Worked with health care professionals and families to maintain continuation of care.
• Assisted front desk by answering phones, scheduling appointments, filing documents and processing payments.
• Remained involved in aftercare and follow-up for each client served.
• Constructed physiotherapy treatment plans to increase functionality and strength.
• Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
• Developed and implemented personalized fitness and therapeutic programs.
• Adapted therapy sessions and exercises according to patient progress and limitations.
• Tracked and evaluated patient progress with respect to treatment goals.

• Adult Acute, Emergency department and Older peoples health rehabilitation wards.
• Patient assessment, treatment, Education and follow up.
• Medical, Respiratory Cardiac, Musculoskeletal, Neurological and Gereatric based patients.
• Made clinical assessments and diagnoses to treat physical problems and conditions.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on home exercise program that complement therapy sessions.

• Assessment of current and acute injuries
• Treatment and management of current and acute injuries.
• Strapping before trainings and games
• Liaise with Staff regarding player injuries and work with S&C's regarding workloads and preferred exercises.
• Level 2 sports trainer and orange Tee sideline and field physio.

• Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs.
• Demonstrated proper form and monitored patients during exercises.
• Performed electrical stimulation, ultrasounds, matrix, myofascial release and spot massages to improve patient movement and functions.
• Communicated pertinent results, progress, or challenges to target and restore mobility for patients.
• Identified patient-specific barriers to rehabilitation, creating tailored strategies to overcome challenges.
• Evaluated the efficacy of various treatment approaches regularly adjusting them accordingly based on patient feedback.
• Provided specialized care for diverse populations, including geriatric, pediatric, orthopedic, neurologic, and sports medicine cases.
• Maintained clinical professional development by incorporating new treatment trends and research.

• Orthopaedics
• ICU
• Cardiothoracics
• Acute Medical
• Older people health rehabilitation
• Outpatient Musculoskeletal and cardiorespiratory.