FRANCIS BROOMFIELD
Francis is a registered NSW Physiotherapist and APA member. Francis focuses on tailoring exercise programs for each individual’s unique circumstances and possesses skills such as sports taping, post-operative rehab, spinal mobilisations and core strengthening programs. Francis is also qualified in the application of plaster casts for patients suffering from forearm, wrist, ankle and leg breaks or fractures. Having spent much of his youth involved in swimming, football, running, athletics and cycling, Francis understands the stress, strains and common areas of injury that can arise from everyday life.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILEFrancis graduated from the University of Sydney with a Master of Physiotherapy. Prior to this, he completed a Bachelor of Health Science and Bachelor of Science from the University of Sydney. Francis has extensive experience in the physiotherapy industry having treated patients at The Sydney Adventist Hospital in Wahroonga, Lady Davidson Rehab Hospital in Turramurra and in Anglican Retirement Village in Castle Hill. During his career Francis has spent time rehabilitating patients following total hip and knee replacements and patients after heart, lung and kidney surgery. His experience also extends to the sporting field where he has provided sports taping support for local football and rugby teams. Francis will continue to expand his knowledge base by adding Dry Needling and Kinesio Taping to his repertoire of treatment options.
SPECIALTIES AND INTERESTSIndividual and group exercise programs
Lumbar, thoracic and cervical spine injuries
Acute and chronic knee and ankle injuries
Sports taping
Core strengthening
Plaster casting
Post- operative hip, knee and ankle rehabilitation
Post-operative cardiopulmonary surgery rehabilitation
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