Scott Smith
Orthopaedic rehabilitation and spinal pain expertise, with a long history helping sporting injuries.
Orthopaedic Rehabilitation
Spinal Pain
Acute Sports Injuries
Scott has been a physiotherapist for over 30 years and completed his Post Graduate Masters degree in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy in 2004. He has a particular interest in spinal pain, especially relating to sporting injuries. He has worked in private practice in the local area since 2005 and co-owned Albany Creek Physiotherapy for 17 years, up until 2023, continuing to work there up until very recently. Scott has worked extensively with local sporting teams, including 5 years with the Aspley Hornets AFL and 10 years with Moreton Bay United and Albany Creek Excelsior Football Clubs (now Moreton City Excelsior). He is active within the broader physiotherapy community, having served on the Australian Physiotherapy Association branch council and the Physiotherapy Business Committee of Queensland.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy, 1993
- Master of Physiotherapy (Musculoskeletal), 2004
- APA Titled Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
- Radiology for Physiotherapists, University of Melbourne, 2024
SPECIAL INTERESTS / SPECIALTIES
- Orthopaedic rehabilitation - post-surgical shoulder, hip & knee
- Spinal pain, especially cervical
- Acute sports injuries
- Shoulder injuries
SPORTS & TEAM INVOLVEMENTMain Interests
Aspley Hornets AFL
Moreton Bay United
Moreton City Excelsior Football Club
Golf Physiotherapy (Titleist Performance Institute)
FUN FACTS
Why did you become a physio?
I played numerous sports during school and wanted to become a sports physiotherapist. I've always enjoyed helping people. I can still do the splits!
Favourite way to stay active?
I love cycling - mountain biking and road cycling - with a long-term plan to return to club golf.
One fun fact?
I've been a physiotherapist for 30 years and probably enjoy it more now than ever.
