Melissa Logan
Melissa Logan
APA Titled Sport & Exercise Physiotherapist
Bachelor of Science (Exercise Science)
Master of Physiotherapy
Master of Sports Physiotherapy
Australian Track & Field Level 3 Performance Coach
Australian Strength & Conditioning Level 2 Coach
About
Melissa is an APA Titled Sport & Exercise Physiotherapist who enjoys collaborating with a vast patient population. Melissa values educating each individual on how to achieve and maintain their rehabilitation goals. She has developed a treatment style through experience and post graduate education that involves a combination of manual therapy and exercise prescription.
Melissa has extensive experience working in Track & Field as an athlete, coach and physio. She has coached at a number of World Athletic events including the Tokyo & Paris Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games & World Championships . Her goal is to one day move into a physiotherapy role with the Australian Team.
Outside of work Melissa enjoys living an active lifestyle, spending time with her husband, son and two dogs, Fergie and Lola.
Specialisations
Sporting injuries
Lower limb tendon rehabilitation
Intergrated dry needling
Return to run & performance programs
Athlete Screening & Testing
Running biomechanics, load management & periodisation
Exercise prescription for children, adults and the elderly
Experience
2021 Tokyo Olympic Games Australian Coach
2024 Paris Olympic Games Australian Coach
2022 Commonwealth Games Australian Coach
2019 & 2022 World Athletics Championships
Athletics NSW Physiotherapist
Athletics NSW Target Talent Program Hurdles Coach