“INCORPORATING MOVEMENT INTO PHYSIOTHERAPY IS A GAME CHANGER FROM RECOVERY TO ENHANCING PERFORMANCE”
Mathew Ah Chow
Physiotherapist
Mathew is the AMS leading Physiotherapist. Mathew likes to think of himself as a caring and fun physio, however is constantly being told by his clients that he enjoys torturing people a bit too much. His greatest sporting achievements include captaining the under 19s Rugby team to a premiership win, representing Australia for full contact karate at the World Championships and lastly crashing out in the semi-finals in the Australian Ninja Warrior series.
Mathew has an extensive range of experience in the health, sporting and fitness industry. He has worked in a wide range of settings from hospitals, private practices, gyms and travels regularly with the Australian Paralympic Shooting team. Mathew brings a holistic view to his treatments ensuring his patients receive the best physiotherapy management. He has a special interest in treating and preventing spinal and sporting related injuries.
Mathew graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Doctor of Physiotherapy degree following a double degree in Exercise and Sports Science and a Masters of Nursing at the University of Sydney. With a passion to continue learning and developing himself to provide the best Physiotherapy care, Mathew also has completed the following courses:
- Sports Physiotherapy Level 1 and 2
- Spinal Physiotherapy Level 1
- Dry Needling Level 1 and 2
- Strength and Conditioning Level 1
- Functional Movement Screen Level 1
- Mens Health
Mathew utilises a wide variety of techniques and modalities to achieve optimal patient outcomes, these include:
- Sports massage
- Trigger point relief
- Joint mobilisation
- Dry Needling
- Taping
- Exercise rehabilitation
- Clinical Pilates