Paul Fitz-Patrick
Paul Fitz-Patrick
Group Clinical Director, Melbourne Hand Rehab
I enjoy being involved in the process of change and helping people overcome the limitations that are restricting their return to daily activities.
Qualifications & Associations
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy | University of Witwatersrand (South Africa) | 2003
- Member Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA)
Special Interests
Paul has a special interest and expertise in treating:
- Acute & chronic/repetitive injuries of the hand, wrist, elbow, & shoulder
- Acute sporting or work-related injury with focus on safe & timely returns
- Postural & ergonomic contributing factors to upper limb injury or pain
- Thumb injuries from fractures to arthritis
Paul has expertise in fabricating:
- Wrist & thumb immobilisation orthosis
Experience & Professional Development
Paul has over 15 years of Musculo-Skeletal Physiotherapy experience gained in South Africa, United Kingdom, and Australia, including work with the British Army, and amateur cricket and rugby teams. He has gained valuable clinical education experience supervising undergraduate students, and mentoring junior therapists.
Attendance:
- Australian Department of Health, Infection Control Training – COVID 19 – March 2020
- Sporting wrist and hand (Keren Faulkner and Phil Cossens) – 2018
- Clinical Pilates, Unit A, DMA trained (2016)
- Upper Cervical spine and headache treatment –Watson Technique – 2015
- Sporting Shoulder – diagnosis and treatment (Margie Olds) – 2007
- Acupuncture for therapist (Kam Wah Mak, Manchester) – 2006
- Dry needling – upper and lower quadrant dry needling – 2005
About Paul Fitz-Patrick
My approach to care: I have a relaxed approach to therapy with a focus on understanding the underlying cause through in-depth assessment. In treating the presenting symptoms as well as the underlying cause, I am able to provide timely recovery and return to sport/function.
I have 2 young children who keep me active but I do enjoy good food and wine, and a movie with the kids. In my spare time I enjoy going for a jog and playing a round of golf with friends.
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Clinic Locations
Paul is a Senior Clinician and available for consultation at the following clinics:
HOW CAN WE HELP?
For enquiries and appointments please call 03 9458 5166 or conveniently book online.