THE GAP

Allsports Physiotherapy The Gap opened in September 2002 with the aim of providing high quality individualised physiotherapy and sports medicine services. In 2004 the clinic merged with Ashgrove Physiotherapy which saw the clinic expand to be one of the major health care providers in the local community. Our clinic has 5 highly professional physiotherapy staff that provide a variety of expertise and advocate high quality, evidence-based care. As well as physiotherapy, our clients can access on-site podiatry and massage therapy to facilitate their rehabilitation utilising our multi-disciplinary approach.

Our clinic at The Gap is located at Shop 1 & 2, 858 Waterworks Road (corner of Payne Road), directly across from the Ashgrove Golf Course. The Clinic provides ample free parking and is easily accessible.

The Clinic offers appointments from 8am to 7pm Monday to Friday and Saturday mornings. We cater for all patients including Veterans’ Affairs, Workcover, and Medicare. We also have access to Hicaps which provides on-the-spot health fund claims. We pride ourselves on friendly and professional service where accurate assessment and quality hands-on treatment aim to manage not only the symptoms, but more importantly the cause of dysfunction.

Hours of opening:
Monday – Friday: 8am – 7.30pm

Saturdays: 8am – 12pm

 

P: 3300 6011

F: 3300 6311

E: thegap@allsportsphysio.com.au

Staff

PHYSIOTHERAPISTS:

Van Tran
B Phty

After graduating from the University Queensland in 1996, Van spent two years working and travelling overseas in England. On returning to Brisbane, Van established Ashgrove Physiotherapy, and after five and a half years in sole practice he joined the Allsports Physiotherapy team. Now one of the partners at The Gap, Van has a special interest in the management and prevention of spinal pain and dysfunction. He now spends whatever spare time he gets going to the gym and running.

Emily Hodkinson
B Phty (Hons)

Emily is one of the practice partners at The Gap and has been with the Allsports team since 2003. Emily graduated from the University of QLD in 2005 with first class Honours for her research on the psychological aspects of Chronic Whiplash.

Originally working at our Jindalee practice, Emily enjoyed working in a busy clinic environment and managed their hydrotherapy program. After moving to The Gap clinic early in 2008, Emily took over a partnership role and enjoys working with the close-knit friendly team. Emily is especially interested in treating headaches, Rib dysfunction and Sacroiliac joint dysfunction using an holistic approach including some osteopathic techniques, western acupuncture/dry needling and specific muscle re-education.

Emily has a personal interest in running and lower limb control. Through her years of involvement at various times with Queensland Roar, Queensland Lions, Taringa Rovers Soccer Club and The Gap Gators, Emily has developed an interest in acute sports injury management as well as post-operative rehabilitation.

Trish Hollingsworth
B Phty

Trish graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from the University of Queensland in 2001. She has been with the Allsports Physiotherapy team since 1999, and during this time has worked with numerous sporting teams, such as the Queensland Lions' Soccer Club and St Peters Lutheran College Rugby Teams.

Trish has a keen interest in treating hip pain, lumbar spine pain, and lower limb injuries. Over the years Trish has been a competitive netballer, touch footballer and now enjoys social rock climbing.

Peta O’Hare

B Phty

 

Peta graduated from the University of QLD with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy and has been with Allsports The Gap since 2005. Peta has a keen interest in many sports and is currently providing both on-field sports coverage and off-field physiotherapy to The Gap Gators men’s team.

 

Peta has a special interest in Women’s Health physiotherapy as well as lower limb rehabilitation where she likes to emphasise the importance of patient-specific exercise programs focusing on regaining correct motor control.

PODIATRIST

Aleks Baruksopulo
B.Hlth.Sc.(Pod) B.Sc.(Biomed)

Aleks graduated from the University of Queensland in 2001 (Bachelor of Science) and the Queensland University of Technology in 2006 (Podiatry). Aleks enjoys all aspects of Podiatry practice however special interests include footwear prescription and lower limb running mechanics. Aleks now offers computerised Gait Analysis to assess gait mechanics, where you can see how your lower limbs including the foot function during walking and running. Personal interests include Basketball coaching, Surfing and Cycling.

MASSAGE THERAPIST

Matt Parry
B.HSc. Dip. Remedial Massage, WHSO

Matt has been actively involved in the health and fitness industry for over 15 years and has been operating at The Gap clinic for 5 years now as our sports/remedial massage therapist. He is an integral member of the rehabilitation team for a number of national professional sporting teams including the Brisbane Broncos, Brisbane Roar, Queensland Firebirds and Qld Reds, but is also actively involved in workplace health and safety for some large Brisbane-based corporate companies. Matt’s experience and commitment make him a valuable asset to Allsports The Gap.