M.Physio (Musculoskeletal), MClinSportsBiomech, B.Physio

Lakshmi is an APA Titled Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist with more than 20 years of experience in the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. She is passionate about helping people move better, recover from injury and return to the activities they enjoy, whether that be sport, work or everyday life.

After completing her Master of Physiotherapy (Musculoskeletal) at the University of Melbourne in 2005, Lakshmi spent 11 years working with the Australian Army, managing a diverse range of sports and musculoskeletal injuries. During this time, she developed a particular interest in lower limb injuries and refined her clinical reasoning, pattern recognition and goal-based rehabilitation skills while working within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.

Recognising the significant role that strength and conditioning plays in injury prevention and recovery, Lakshmi completed a Master of Clinical and Sports Biomechanics through Liverpool John Moores University in the United Kingdom in 2017. While studying and working in the UK, she gained valuable experience working with English Premier League football players and elite athletes competing at national and international levels.

While Lakshmi enjoys treating a broad range of musculoskeletal conditions, she has a particular interest in injury prevention, running-related injuries and hip conditions. Her passion for hip health has led her to undertake a PhD examining strength and function following total hip replacement (THR). This research further strengthens her expertise in the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of hip pain and post-surgical hip conditions.

Lakshmi takes a comprehensive and evidence-based approach to treatment, combining hands-on physiotherapy with exercise prescription, dry needling and biomechanical assessment to optimise movement efficiency and performance. She believes that patient education is a key component of successful rehabilitation and works closely with her patients to empower them with the knowledge and strategies required for long-term self-management and injury prevention.

Outside of the clinic, Lakshmi is an avid traveler and sports enthusiast. She enjoys hiking around the world, dancing, playing cricket and following her beloved Essendon Bombers. Her enthusiasm for movement and healthy living is reflected in her approach to patient care, helping people stay active and achieve their personal goals.

Qualifications

• Master of Physiotherapy (Musculoskeletal)
• Master of Clinical and Sports Biomechanics
• Post Graduate Diploma in Physiotherapy
• Bachelor of Physiotherapy

Current Research

PhD Candidate

Research topic: Strength and Function Following Total Hip Replacement (THR)

Professional Memberships

• Australian Physiotherapy Association

Areas of Interest

• Running-related injuries
• Hip pain and rehabilitation
• Lower limb injuries
• Injury prevention
• Biomechanical assessment and movement analysis
• Strength and conditioning-based rehabilitation

Consulting Hours

Face-to-Face and Telehealth Appointments

• Monday: 8:00am – 1:00pm
• Tuesdays: 4:00pm - 7:00pm
• Thursday: 4:00pm – 7:00pm

Please contact us to book an appointment with Lakshmi.