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)
- Associate Member Australian Hand Therapy Association
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
- In-depth assessment to identify root causative factors in repetitive strain, postural, and ergonomic presentations – not limited to acute injuries or degenerative changes
Paul has expertise in fabricating:
- Finger and thumb immobilisation orthoses
- Hand immobilisation orthoses
- Wrist immobilisation orthoses
Experience & Professional Development
Paul has over 20 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 & Presentations:
- APA – Shoulder Best Practice Guidelines (BPG) Course | 2026
- Lyn Watson Shoulder Physiotherapy Course – Level 1 |2025
- Co-Presenter Wrist Course for Australian Physiotherapy Association | 2025
- Guest Co-Lecturer La Trobe Physiotherapy Masters (specialisation wrist/hand/elbow) | 2025
- Presenter – Hand Faculty Assessment & Management of the Wrist Course | 2024
- Presenter – MHR Seminars, Shoulder Examination & Treatment
- APA, Cervical and Thoracic Spine Assessment and Treatment | 2022
- Australian Department of Health, Infection Control Training – COVID 19 | March 2020
- Sporting wrist and hand (Keren Faulkner and Phil Cossens) | 2018
- 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.
Outside of work, I enjoy time with family and friends, and keeping active – particularly playing cricket (indoor in winter, outdoor in summer).
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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.