Why should you see Nick?
Nick has greater than 10 years experience in Sports, exericse and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy.
His interest in physiotherapy was sparked by a hip dysfunction throughout his youth which was poorly understood. This has driven Nick to excel in the optimum management and rehabilitation of injuries and that is why he is completed two Master's of Physiotherapy after graduating in 2006
He then completed a Masters in Musculoskeletal physiotherapy in 2010 specialising in clinical reasoning and diagnostics skills
Nick moved to Melbourne in 2011 where he has gone onto further study in Sports & Exercise physiotherapy and developed his passion for the lower limb
He works closely with Jane Rooney a world leading Specialist Physiotherapist (FACP) as awarded by the Australian College of Physiotherapy and together with Rhiarna Hill they are developing the Melbourne Knee Clinic. Together we work closely with Mr Nigel Hartnett and Mr Tim Lording developing protocols to optimise patients outcomes.
With regards to the ankle joint Nick works closely with Mr Otis Wang and Mr Daniel Goldbloom. He is currently working on developing protocols to optimise patients outcomes with specific measurable data a time points.
Nick also works closely with Dr Julien Freitag a world leading researcher in regenerative medicine and stem cell therapy.
Sports and Personal Interests
Nick enjoys cycling and is often riding his Keiser trainer at home
He regularly maintains an active life by practicing what he preaches at the gym or most current at F45
Nick enjoys cricket and plays in the boxhill reporter for KHCC
Proud father (Oliver, Joshua) and husband (Rochelle Meffin)
Education
2015 Master of Sports Physiotherapy - La Trobe University
2010 Master Health Practice (Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy) – AUT
2013 Post graduate certificate (Sports Physiotherapy) – La Trobe University
2009 Post graduate certificate (Hand and upper limb rehabilitation) - AUT
2006 Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) – AUT
Associations
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Associations
Australian Physiotherapy association
Awarded Titling Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist (SPA)
Awarded Titling Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist (MPA)
Sports Physiotherapy New Zealand
Sports Medicine Australia
Elite Physio Positions
2014-19 Kilysth Cobras – NBL1
2012 Victoria Hockey Team – AHL
2012 NZ Football U23’s
2010-11 Auckland Aces – First Class Cricket
Junior Elite Physio Positions
2011 - 13 - Victoria U21 Hockey Team
2011-2014 - Design and implementation of screening protocols for Eastern Ranges (TAC cup) and Victoria Basketballers (NITP)
2010 - Auckland U19 Cricket
Club Sport
2012 -2017 Doncaster Hockey Club – MPL / WPL, Melbourne Australia
2013 - Blackburn Football Club – EFL, Melbourne Australia
2011-12 Dandenong City Football Club, Melbourne Australia
2011- 12 Fitzroy Doncaster Cricket Club, Melbourne Australia
2008-10 Fencibles United – Premier Soccer, Auckland NZ
2007-10 Howick Pakuranga Cricket Club, Auckland NZ
2003-6 Takapuna Rugby Club, Auckland NZ – Premier/U21/U19