Greg Cunningham
Director
Qualifications
- Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy)
- Post-Graduate Diploma (Manipulative Therapy)
- Diploma of Physical Education
Special Interests
- Neck & back pain
- Frozen Shoulder
- Osteitis Pubis
- Knee & ankle rehabilitation
Affiliations
- Australian Physiotherapists Association branch Council (2 years)
- Manipulative Therapy Group Council (10 years)
- Coordinator and Major Lecturer of Manipulative Therapy Courses
- Tutored in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Post-Graduate Course (5 years)
- Sportsnet – Board member and Director (6 years)
- Rehability – Board member and Director (4 years)
Background
Greg initially studied a Diploma in Physical Education at the Lincoln Institute, Melbourne University. During this time he developed an interest in sports injuries and rehabilitation. This interest was enhanced by his own personal sporting involvement including a stint in the Hawthorn Football Club Reserves.
Pursuing this interest, Greg commenced a Physiotherapy degree at the Lincoln Institute, Melbourne University and later completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Manipulative Physiotherapy.
Following his studies Greg started Windsor Physiotherapy Clinic – later to be known as MPPFG. He concurrently established the Manipulative Therapy Unit at Saint Vincent’s Hospital Outpatients and lectured and tutored Post Graduate Manipulative Therapy courses.
As MPPFG’s primary founder, Greg has been a driving force behind its growth and expansion into a wide range of services including its esteemed Pilates practice along with his Partners Chris and Wendy. Throughout his career Greg has also worked as Head Physiotherapist at two AFL clubs – the Western Bulldogs and the Melbourne Football Club – amongst many other sporting involvements.
Greg’s efforts are now focused on MPPFG’s new clinic and studio and its development in the new therapy environment.
Greg’s involvements include:
- Founding director, Melbourne Physiotherapy Pilates and Fitness Group.
- Melbourne Football Club, Senior Physiotherapist, 2000 – 2008.
- Footscray Football Club, Senior Physiotherapist, 1985 – 1998.
- Socceroos, Physiotherapist, 1984 – 1994.
- Victorian Soccer Teams – Youth, 1984 – 1994.
