Richard Abrugiato
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

Qualifications

Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Master of Clinical Physiotherapy (Musculoskeletal)

Acupuncture, Muscles, & Pain
Jon Ford: STOPS for Low Back Pain
Shoulder Level 1

Associations

Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA)
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Association

Bio

Richard started working across different centres for Lifecare after graduating from the University of Notre Dame in 2014 and is now full-time at Lifecare Willetton. He has a particular interest in assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal and sporting injuries. Richard aims to not only treat the initial injury but strives for self-maintenance and preventative strategies. He has a keen interest in neck, shoulder, and low back pain as well as chronic/persistent pain disorders.

He is also a keen soccer player having played across his schooling and university years, and was formerly the club physiotherapist for Palmyra Rugby Union Premier League team.

Richard has completed his Masters in Clinical Physiotherapy (Musculoskeletal) to further enhance his assessment and treatment. He was involved in a research project which was published in 2018.