Jessica Bonaddio

Graduate Certificate in Physiotherapy (Exercise and Women's Health) student Jessica studied the course to deepen her theoretical knowledge and develop clinical skills.

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After graduating as a physiotherapist from my postgraduate degree, I developed orthopaedic experience in a public hospital setting. From there, I continued practising as a physiotherapist in private practice treating musculoskeletal injuries. During my work within the private sector I developed an interest in perinatal physiotherapy, however had limited formal education in this area.

The Graduate Certificate in Physiotherapy (Exercise and Women's Health) appealed to me as it afforded the opportunity to deepen my theoretical knowledge and develop clinical skills to competently treat perinatal musculoskeletal conditions.

The course has enabled me to develop specialist skills in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders within the perinatal population, as well as other subgroups of women’s health including menopause. The most exciting aspect of the degree was being able to translate the theoretical knowledge into clinical practice.

The greatest highlights of the course for me were the clinical observation hours and the guest speakers who were leading clinicians in the field of women's health.

I'm currently working as a physiotherapist at Inform Physiotherapy. The role comprises of treating musculoskeletal conditions across all populations, as well as treating perinatal musculoskeletal and lactation conditions. Additionally, treatment is also provided within the setting of instructing both private and group clinical exercise classes.

It's inspiring to share a clinic setting with likeminded physiotherapists who aim for clinical excellence, collaboration of clinical knowledge and placing the client at the centre of everything they do.

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