Shayne Chatfield

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Shayne is an experienced physiotherapist with over 13 years in sports and musculoskeletal care. He has been the official Physiotherapist and Rehab Specialist for the Melbourne University Sport Elite Athlete Program since 2012, working with athletes across a wide range of sports and levels.

His professional background includes roles as Head of Sports Medicine at the Australian and Southern University Games, Physiotherapist at the Australian Badminton Open, and provider for Melbourne University Tennis. In addition, Shayne lectured in Dance Science and Injury Management at the University of Melbourne’s Victorian College of the Arts, combining clinical expertise with academic teaching.

With a background in martial arts and dance, Shayne has a special interest in treating combat sport athletes and performing artists. He brings a wealth of expertise in injury management, rehabilitation, and performance optimisation, supported by extensive post-graduate training in sports, spinal, corrective exercise, and advanced physiotherapy techniques.

Professional Qualifications

  • APA Sports Level 1
  • APA Spinal Level 1
  • APPI Pilates Level 1
  • Redcord Active Corrective exercise
  • PRI Myokinematic Restoration
  • Plus Plyos Plyometrics
  • Ridgway Method Certified Practitioner 

Academic Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Physiotherapy - University of Melbourne
  • Graduate Certificate in Sport Medicine

Career Highlights

  • Australian University Games 2012-2014 - Physiotherapist for Melbourne University
  • Southern University Games 2011-2017 - Head of Sport Medicine for Melbourne University
  • Australian Badminton Open 2014 - Physiotherapist
  • Australian University Games 2015-2016 - Head of Sport Medicine for Melbourne University
  • Melbourne University Tennis 2018 - Physiotherapist
  • University of Melbourne Victorian College of Arts 2020-2022 - Dance science Lecturer and Physiotherapist
  • Official provider for Melbourne University Sport Elite Athlete Program & representative teams 2012 – present

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