Brett Althorpe
Brett Althorpe
Brett Althorpe - Specialist musculoskeletal physiotherapist in Perth
Brett Althorpe is a Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist, based in Doubleview, treating patients locally from Scarborough, Innaloo, Woodlands and surrounding suburbs, as well as complex referral cases from across Perth and Western Australia.
About Brett
Dr Brett Althorpe is a Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist, which is the highest level of clinical expertise attainable in the physiotherapy profession.
Brett's qualifications include:
Brett's clinical roles include:
Specialist in difficult and persistent spinal conditions using information for assessment and treatment based on the latest research and over 26 years of clinical experience. His expertise in providing a combined active approach and manual therapy, individualised for each of his clients, results in positive outcomes for those who have struggled to improve their quality of life with many other treatment approaches. Brett works closely with Perth's top Neurosurgeons for post operative spinal rehabilitation and return to activity.
Second opinions to assist in those cases that are proving difficult to treat. If you are suffering from ongoing issues that are not responding to your current treatment, he can offer assistance to your current Physiotherapist with written reports following a thorough assessment of the presenting complaint.
Overuse injuries for both the recreational athlete and adolescent athletes. It can be difficult for parents to know how to deal with the load requirements placed upon young kids and the appropriate management is essential for their ongoing participation in sport. Brett has worked with international and national level athletes and was the WA State School Boys football team physiotherapist for 10 years. He continues to work with a large group of developing athletes of all levels to manage through the growing phase of their physical development.
Senior Lecturer at Curtin University in Perth, Western Australia on the Clinical Master of Physiotherapy, educating Physiotherapists to become titled Sports and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapists.
Specialist Physiotherapy level treatment of:
Brett is a strong advocate for and previously completed five years of the Ride for Youth charity, supporting youth mental health. He has also completed an Iron Man, Half Iron Man, Avon Descents and several adventure multi-sport events in addition to many years of football at WAFL and amateur levels.
Brett's qualifications include:
- Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist (as awarded by the Australian College of Physiotherapists in 2019)
- BSc (Physiotherapy)
- MManipTh (Curtin) APAM
Brett's clinical roles include:
Specialist in difficult and persistent spinal conditions using information for assessment and treatment based on the latest research and over 26 years of clinical experience. His expertise in providing a combined active approach and manual therapy, individualised for each of his clients, results in positive outcomes for those who have struggled to improve their quality of life with many other treatment approaches. Brett works closely with Perth's top Neurosurgeons for post operative spinal rehabilitation and return to activity.
Second opinions to assist in those cases that are proving difficult to treat. If you are suffering from ongoing issues that are not responding to your current treatment, he can offer assistance to your current Physiotherapist with written reports following a thorough assessment of the presenting complaint.
Overuse injuries for both the recreational athlete and adolescent athletes. It can be difficult for parents to know how to deal with the load requirements placed upon young kids and the appropriate management is essential for their ongoing participation in sport. Brett has worked with international and national level athletes and was the WA State School Boys football team physiotherapist for 10 years. He continues to work with a large group of developing athletes of all levels to manage through the growing phase of their physical development.
Senior Lecturer at Curtin University in Perth, Western Australia on the Clinical Master of Physiotherapy, educating Physiotherapists to become titled Sports and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapists.
Specialist Physiotherapy level treatment of:
Brett is a strong advocate for and previously completed five years of the Ride for Youth charity, supporting youth mental health. He has also completed an Iron Man, Half Iron Man, Avon Descents and several adventure multi-sport events in addition to many years of football at WAFL and amateur levels.