Bio
Christian has recently moved to Australia from the United Kingdom where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in physiotherapy from Coventry University in 2017. Since 2021, Christian has specifically developed his skills within upper limb physiotherapy and hand therapy during his time working with a broad range of both acute and chronic conditions at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. He has a particular interest and experience in acute upper limb trauma, nerve injuries and helping people return to sporting activities. When Christian is not at work, he enjoys playing rugby union and also travelling to new places.
Qualifications
- 2017 – Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Physiotherapy – Coventry University, United Kingdom.
Courses attended
- 2024 – Management of metacarpal fractures, tuft fractures, mallet injuries and volar plate injuries, presented by Mr Samuel George.
- 2023 – Masterclass in the management of thoracic outlet syndrome, presented by The Royal Society of Medicine.
- 2022 – Sporting upper limb masterclass course, presented by Ian Gatt.
- 2022 – Common pathologies of the shoulder in the older adult: Differential diagnosis and treatment options, presented by Mr Duncan Learmonth.
- 2022 – Understanding pathology on a shoulder MRI, presented by Mr Marcus Green.
- 2021 – Disorders of the Acromioclavicular joint and distal clavicle, presented by Mr Samir Massoud.
- 2021 – The young athlete – shoulder injuries, presented by Professor Martyn Snow.
- 2020 – The Shoulder: Steps to Success, presented by Jo Gibson.
Presentations / Publications
- 2025 – Physical assessment and rehabilitation for neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome (NTOS): A scoping review. Hand Therapy journal.
- 2021 – Rehabilitation protocol post lower trapezius tendon transfer surgery for massive irreparable rotator cuff tears.
