Ben is a recent addition to the Flex Out team after graduating from the University of Canberra in 2016. In his first year as a Physiotherapist, Ben has been exposed to a wide variety of populations, ranging from chronic pain to pre/post-operative rehabilitation, however his main passion lies in sporting rehabilitation.

Ben has worked as a sports trainer for local sporting teams over the past 3 years whilst also representing the Belconnen Magpies in the local AFL Canberra competition. With his experiences being both a player and a clinician, Ben fully understands what is required to make a successful return to sport following an injury.

Outside of sport, Ben has a strong interest in lower back pain and shoulder injury management. He uses a combination of education, manual therapy, and targeted exercise prescription to empower his clients to reach their goals and make a full return to function.

• Graduate Certificate in Sports Physiotherapy (Latrobe University)
• Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) (University of Sydney)
• Member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association

Sarah graduated from the University of Sydney in 2006 and has worked in a variety of sports and musculoskeletal private practices around Australia. She has recently completed her Graduate Certificate in Sports Physiotherapy and is in the final stages of completing her Masters of Sports Physiotherapy. Sarah has experience across a wide range of sports including waterpolo, football, rugby, swimming, rowing and gymnastics. She has a keen interest in the diagnosis and management of hip, groin and lumbo-pelvic dysfunction, whether it be in the elite athlete or weekend warrior.

Sarah and her young family have recently relocated to Canberra and she is looking forward to getting involved in the sport and exercise community locally.

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Curtin)

Tracy graduated from Curtin University in 2009 with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy. Since this time she has worked in private practice clinics in Darwin and Wollongong, before joining Flex Out Physiotherapy in 2016. Over this time, Tracey has built up a broad knowledge of musculoskeletal presentations and gained experience working with sporting communities including AFL, netball and tennis. Tracy is trained in dry needling and clinical pilates, completing levels 1 and 2 with DMA. Tracy is a keen marathon runner and has a particular interest in treating running and sports specific injuries.

• Bachelor Health Science (Sydney University)
• Masters Physiotherapy (Sydney University)

Hugh graduated from the University of Sydney in 2014 with a Masters of Physiotherapy following completing a Bachelor of Health Sciences. Hugh is a keen runner and has represented Australia at a junior and senior level for athletics and cross country. As a result of this, Hugh’s main interests are in sports physiotherapy and in particular, running related injuries. Hugh also has an interest in pre/post-operative physiotherapy, back and neck pain.

• Bachelor Health Science  (Brock)
• Masters Physiotherapy (Canberra)
• Member Australian Physiotherapy Association

Lindsay graduated in 2009 from Brock University in Canada with her Bachelor of Science (Health Sciences). In 2013 she completed her Masters of Physiotherapy degree at the University of Canberra. Lindsay spent the first two years of her physiotherapy career managing the physiotherapy department of an aged care facility, where her practice was focused mainly on pain management, neurological and joint replacement rehabilitation, and falls prevention.

In early 2016, Lindsay began work at Flex Out Physiotherapy, where she treats a variety of musculoskeletal conditions. Lindsay has experience in lymphodema management and hand therapy, and has also developed a special interest in paediatric physiotherapy.

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy (CSU)

Mitchell graduated from Charles Sturt University’s Orange campus in 2014, then returned home to Canberra to commence working in both sporting and musculoskeletal fields. In his first year of practice, Mitchell was exposed to a wide variety of conditions and clients ranging from high levels athletes, pre- and post-operative rehabilitation clients, to non-active population.

Given Mitchell is a competitive and representative athlete himself, his special interests have been directed towards sporting injuries, in particular shoulder and lower limb injuries, as well as back pain. Mitchell utilises biomechanical correction, exercise prescription and various other evidence based practices to get athletes back to their sporting pursuits as quickly as possible. Outside of work Mitchell has played and worked in rugby union and many other sports, although is currently focused on his true love – basketball.

• Bachelor Science (Occupational Therapy) (CSU)
• Masters Physiotherapy (Canberra)
• Australian Physiotherapy Association Member
• Member of Australian Hand Therapy Association

Victoria started practicing as an Occupational Therapist in 2009. She has over many years of experience as a hand therapist in Canberra. Before this she worked in rehabilitation and acute care in the Canberra Hospital. She has a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy and Masters of Physiotherapy. She has recently relocated to Flex Out Physiotherapy and is currently studying to complete her hand therapist qualification through the Australian Hand Therapy Association.

As a hand therapist Victoria is skilled in hand and upper limb rehabilitation including casting, static and dynamic splinting, scar and pain management. She also has a special interest in the assessment and treatment of complex regional pain syndrome.