Patrick Brown
APA Titled Sport & Exercise Physiotherapist
Vestibular Physiotherapist
Qualifications
• Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy)
• Post Graduate Diploma (Sports Physiotherapy)
• Master of Applied Science (Sports Physiotherapy)
• Vestibular Rehabilitation - introductory, basic, advanced and competency courses
Pat has worked as a physiotherapist in the private sector for over 30 years and was a practicing partner of Shellharbour Physio from 1989 to 2018. Pat has always had a passion for sport, with his extensive post graduate qualifications allowing him to work alongside elite athletes. Pat shares an interest in the management of back, neck and ankle pain by re-educating the stabilizing musculature with exercise and manual therapy.
Recently, Pat has completed introductory, basic, advanced and competency courses in Vestibular Rehabilitation. This interest has allowed him to provide further services at Shellharbour Physio, focusing on issues associated with dizziness, vertigo and balance. In the last 6 years, Pat has undertaken a role at Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District as an Allied Health Coordinator, recently publishing in the area of Allied Health Supervision.
Specialisations
• Vestibular Rehabilitation
• Sports Physiotherapy
• Acupuncture
• Spinal pain
Experience
• Socceroos Panel Physiotherapist (1992-1995)
• Wollongong Wolves Physiotherapist (1986,1989-2001)
• Tonga Rugby Tour Physiotherapist (2013)
• Sydney Olympics and Paralympics volunteer Physiotherapist (2000)