Chris Swinburne
Chris is a highly skilled and knowledgeable Physiotherapist, working primarily with clients suffering from dizziness and balance conditions or concussion. He has completed advanced training in these areas and regularly attends conferences and training in this field.
Earlier in his career, Chris developed a wide-ranging base of Physiotherapy skills in musculoskeletal and sporting injuries, chronic pain and falls prevention. In addition to "standard" clinic work, Chris has worked in aged care facilities, travelled with sports teams to national and international competitions, consulted with tech companies and even treated inmates in a prison! During this time, he found it particularly rewarding to see the massive impact Physiotherapy can have on conditions related to dizziness, balance and concussion.
Chris strongly believes in listening to his clients, assessing them thoroughly, and treating the whole person to get the best long-term results. While helping you to settle-down your symptoms he will educate you on your condition and how you can minimise its impact in future. He loves it when clients "graduate" and don't need him anymore!
Chris will also work with you and your healthcare team to help you get back to doing the activities that you love, as quickly and safely as possible. And, if Chris isn't the right clinician for you, he will happily help find the right professional to get you the help you need.
Qualifications
2009 - Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) - University of Ottawa
2012 - Doctor of Physiotherapy - University of Melbourne
2020 - Vestibular Therapist Competency Certification - Assessed by international experts in this world-renowned course established by Susan Herdman and colleagues.
2020 - Concussion Therapist Certification - Complete Concussion Management Inc
2022 - Advanced Vestibular Rehabilitation & Evidence Update - Susan Herdman and colleagues.
To complete in March 2025 - Certificate of Competency in Concussion Management - Neuro 360 - an advanced competency course based on case studies of complex and non-sport-related concussions.
Member, Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA), Neurology & Sports subgroups
Allied Health Member, Neurotology Society of Australia
Member, Victorian Vestibular Network
In addition to numerous continuing education courses on the above topics, Chris has also competed additional training in manual therapy, dry needling, taping/strapping, yoga, health coaching and psychosocial aspects of persistent pain.