Kieran Ackhurst – Physiotherapist

Biography

After graduating from the University of Canberra with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Kieran moved to the Sunshine Coast working in private practice with a focus on musculoskeletal conditions and sporting injuries. He has a passion for using his expert skills as a physiotherapist to achieve the goals of his clients and improve their quality of life.

Outside of his work as a physiotherapist, Kieran has also worked as a Strength & Conditioning and Rehabilitation coach at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) with the Volleyball Australia Centre of Excellence. He is also currently completing his Masters of Strength & Conditioning.

Kieran has a strong background in elite sport and a passion for rehabilitation as a musculoskeletal Physiotherapist. Kieran’s areas of interest include:

• General Musculoskeletal injuries
• Sporting injuries
• Strength & Conditioning
• Shoulder injuries
• Lower limb injuries

Personal Experience

Prior to studying physiotherapy, Kieran was a scholarship holder at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) in Canberra for the Men’s Volleyball program. He represented Australia internationally in indoor volleyball also receiving accolades at the highest level domestically.

Kieran practices from both our Mooloolaba and Nambour practices. He sees all types of patients from elite athletes and weekend warriors to elderly and children.  Kieran enjoys the challege of working with each and every patient in an individual way to get the best outcome for each patient.

Also being an elite sportsman himself, Kieran understands sports performace, sports injuries and the best way to treat them.