Staff Profile

Alison Donnan

Alison has an extensive history in sports injury treatment. She has worked with sports such as rugby union, soccer, gymnastics, netball, rowing and rugby league.

2008 will be Alison's 9th year as team Physiotherapist for Manly Rugby Union Club.

She has also been the Tongan National Rugby Union Team Physio for the past 4 years, including the Rugby World Cup in France 2007.

Alison has worked with the Pilates Method for the past 7 years and her interest lies in building torso strength and stability in the athlete, for both injury prevention and treatment.

Alison also works in Sydney's CBD, and treats office related conditions, such as neck and back pain and repetitive strain injuries.

Qualifications
• Masters in Sports Physiotherapy (La Trobe Uni) 2008
• Bachelor Applied Science (Physiotherapy), Uni of Sydney 1997
• Bachelor Sports Science (Exercise Science) UNSW 1991
• Member of Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA / SPG / PPG)
• A.P.A. Level One Course- Sports Physiotherapy (Sydney)
• A.P.A. Level Two Course- Sports Physiotherapy (Sydney)
• A.P.A. Level Three Course- Sports Physiotherapy (AIS)
• Polestar Rehabilitation Pilates Certification