Chris Constantinou
Director
APA Titled Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapist
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy)
- Graduate Diploma (Manipulative Therapy)
- Sports Physiotherapy Australia (SPA) Level 3 Course
- Dry Needling and Trigger Point Therapy
- Clinical supervisor undergraduate and post graduate students
Special Interests
- Spinal and pelvic conditions
- Acute/chronic neck and back pain, sciatica, disc pathology
- Lumbo- Pelvic dysfunction/imbalance
- Frozen shoulder and rotator cuff injuries
- Hip and groin pain syndromes
- Acute/chronic knee injuries and degenerative conditions
- Foot/ankle rehabilitation
- Post-operative rehabilitation
- Recalcitrant tendon conditions
- Shockwave therapy ( ESWT )
Affiliations
- Australian Physiotherapists Association (APA)
- APA Private Practitioners Group, Chairman (Vic chapter) 2002-2004
Background
Chris joined as an MPPFG partner in 1992 and has had a long career in Sports Physiotherapy. After completing his studies at the Lincoln Institute, Melbourne University, Chris gained extensive experience working with a variety of sports teams before returning to private practice.
Chris worked as a Physiotherapist for a number of years in Toronto and Whistler on the ski slopes and was the Consultant Physiotherapist for the Canadian Downhill Ski Team in 1985. He was also a co-founder of the APA’s “Get Fit to Ski” program and the Falls Creek Physiotherapy Centre.
Chris was appointed to the Socceroos Physiotherapy Panel 1984 and again from 1988 to 1992. Chris was also previously the Physiotherapist for NSL teams South Melbourne and Heidelberg United and the Consultant Physiotherapist for the Victorian Soccer Federation.
Chris’ most recent sporting involvement included being a Consultant Physiotherapist to the Melbourne Football Club.
Chris’ involvement include:
- Melbourne Football Club, Consultant Physiotherapist, 2005-2008.
- Physiotherapist to NSL teams South Melbourne (1988-1995) and Heidelberg United (1981-1983)
- Victorian Soccer Federation, Consultant Physiotherapist, 1988-1995.
- Socceroos Physiotherapy Panel 1984, 1988-1992.
- Canadian Downhill Ski Team, Consultant Physiotherapist, 1985.
- Whistler B.C Canada, Physiotherapist, 1984/5, 1986/7 ski seasons.
- Bobby Orr Sports Medicine Centre, Toronto, Physiotherapist, 1984-1985.
