Titled Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist and Masters in Animal Physiotherapy
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The Knee Physio consulting to Orthopaedic Surgeons, Doctors and Patients |
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All Animal Physiotherapy - consulting to Veterinary Surgeons, Animal Owners and Wildlife Carers |
Paula Davidson's Physiotherapy career has included both human and animal Physiotherapy courses and experience, some of which is listed below.
In Nov 2008, Paula's Research on Labrador Elbow Dysplasia was published in the Australian Veterinary Journal.
In 2007, Paula spoke at the World Small Animal Veterinary Conference in Sydney, delivering her Research on Elbow Dysplasia in Labradors.
In 2005-2006 , Paula studied a Masters in Animal Studies (Animal Physiotherapy) at the University of Queensland. A Deans Commendation was awarded to her for her work.
Between 1976-2006, Paula worked as a Private Practitioner in Musculoskeletal Human Physiotherapy, with elite Sports Physiotherapy experience with
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Australian Football League teams Melbourne and Richmond |
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Australian Test and Victorian State Cricket Teams |
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Victorian State Netball Teams |
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Professional Golfers |
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Australian Olympic Rowers, Swimmers and Athletes |
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Professional tennis players |
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'A' grade Basketballers |
However, Paula enjoys treating everyday people, just as much as elite sports people. The challenge of helping patients achieve maximum results in their Physio program is her aim.
During this period Paula lectured on numerous postgraduate Physiotherapy courses up to Masters Level and also at undergraduate level, supervising students in her Practice, pro bono.
1993-1994 Masters Preliminary at Latrobe University, Melbourne, with research into Anterior Cruciate Ligament repair. Her results showed that more than 90% of Orthopaedic Surgeon, Mr John Bartlett's patients were satisfied with their Knee reconstructions.
1985 “Recurrent hamstring injuries in Australian Rules Footballers”– a paper given, by invitation, at the Australian Sports Medicine Association Conference, Canberra
Paula has completed post graduate studies in South Australia with Geoff Maitland, Pat Trott, Brian Edwards, Ruth Grant, Mary Magarey and Gwen Jull, with Credit, and in the USA with Freddie Kaltenborn, Stan Paris and Mariano Rocabado, who are world renowned in the field of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy.
Paula is now very keen to help human and animal patients with her expert knowledge gained over many years. She has a particular interest in the knee or stifle joint. However Paula is interested in seeing all lower limb injuries in humans and all musculoskeletal and neurological problems in animals.
