Tim Rigby
Physiotherapist
Hometown
Gold Coast , QLD , Australia
Athletic background
Endurance sports – Triathlon & Running
Snowboarding
Cricket & Australian Rules Football
Experience
Worked Full-time in reputable Sports medicine clinics in Australia and Vancouver
Previous Physiotherapist Fortius Sport & Health – High performance athletic development & rehabilitation centre
Extensive Post-operative rehabilitation experience – in particular ACL rehabilitation
Special interest in treating running related injuries of the lower leg including tendon pathologies, knee cap pain & bone stress injuries
Physiotherapist - Commonwealth Games – Gold Coast 2018
Team Head trainer – International cricket tournaments - Under 19 Cricket World cup
Some of my guiding principles
Education, motivation , confidence, adaptability , resilience & putting the person at the centre of practice
Causes I care about
Establishing client centred goals and creating clear rehabilitation pathways/plans for clients to achieve them
Integration & collaboration with other health practitioners in order to achieve the best outcome for the client
Creating an environment to promote learning, reduce fear, build resiliency and overcome obstacles that stand in the way of people reaching their sport or lifestyle goals
Understanding how pain, injury, & setbacks can affect people's psychological wellness
Promoting continued athletic development – in the absence of pain or dysfunction
What my clients can expect
Thorough Musculoskeletal assessment to establish current physical qualities and compare them to the qualities needed to achieve their health & performance goals
Problem solving to find the drivers of pain & injury / poor physical performance
Highlight certain qualities that can limit gains in health performance
Pain modulatory techniques to allow better function
To be treated as an elite performer, regardless of ability or health & wellness goal
Qualifications
Doctorate in Physiotherapy (DPT) – Bond University, Gold Coast, Australia
Bachelor of Sports Science (BSpSc) – Bond University Gold Coast Australia
Sports First Responder Certification
Sports Physiotherapy level 1 & 2 – (Australian Physiotherapy Assoc.)
Strength & Conditioning level 1 & 2 (ASCA- Australian Strength & Conditioning Association)
Owens Blood Flow Restrictions Certified Practitioner