Emma Murray

Emma is a Titled Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist that has completed further post-graduate studies in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy at the University of Queensland. Emma has a strong interest in the assessment and management of people presenting with complex musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction; with a particular focus on load optimisation and biomechanical correction to maximize outcomes and prevention. In addition, Emma also recognises the importance to treat the individual holistically and to integrate the biopsychosocial model to an individuals’ management and care.

Emma has also completed an undergraduate degree in Exercise Science in 2011 at Griffith University, whereby individualised exercise prescription that is evidence-based makes up a solid foundation to her management style and intervention approach. With the addition of two post-graduate master’s degrees in Physiotherapy and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, manual therapy also makes up an important component to her approach in the management of musculoskeletal conditions.

Emma is passionate about improving the quality of peoples’ lives by empowering them with the knowledge and skills to maintain movement. Her approach is based on a partnership that empowers the individual to understand their condition and by providing self-management prevention strategies to provide long-lasting results that will surpass the treatment room.

In addition to clinic, Emma is an Assistant Professor at Bond University in the Doctor of Physiotherapy Program - Musculoskeletal. Previously, Emma has taught at the University of Queensland in the undergraduate physiotherapy.

Qualifications

  • 2018 Master of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy (University of Queensland)

  • 2013 Master of Physiotherapy (Griffith University)

  • 2011 Bachelor of Exercise Science (Griffith University)

Other Courses

  • 2020 Vestibular Rehabilitation a Competency-Based Course

  • 2019 Toby Hall - Headache Workshop

  • 2019 Watson Headache Course - Level 1

  • 2015-16 GEMT Dry Needling - Level 3

  • 2015 Alison Grimaldi - Ultrasound of the Hip and Understanding Tendinopathies

Emma's special interests include:

 

Cervical (neck) Disorders 

  • Whiplash

  • Non-specific/ mechanical neck pain 

  • Headaches 

  • Nerve-related injuries 

  • Pre/ post surgery

  • Neck related arm pain (peripheral nerve injuries) 

 

Lumbar (lower back) Disorders 

  • Spinal/ nerve-related injuries 

  • Non-specific/ mechanical lower back pain 

  • Pre/ post surgery

  • Persistent/ complex pain presentations 

 

Other Areas

  • Hip pathology/ pain

  • Tendinopathy or
    tendon-related pain 

  • Shoulder pathology/ pain 

  • Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMD)

  • Injury Prevention

  • Complex Pain

As a Tier 2 Physiotherapist Emma has undergone a rigorous selection process to prove clinical experience and knowledge across an array of musculoskeletal conditions. If you are unsure if Emma is able to assist you with your health concern/s please do not hesitate to get in contact to discuss your particular concerns by filling in the form on the ‘contact’ page.