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Alicia Rayner Portrait

Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

(as awarded by the Australian College of Physiotherapists in 2022)

Fellowship Australian College of Physiotherapy - 2022

Masters of Sports Physiotherapy - 2016

Masters of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy - 2013

Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy) - 2009​

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Alicia is a Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist with a clinical focus on complex and persistent pain conditions, spinal pain, shoulder and hip/pelvis injuries. She has expertise in post-spinal surgery, nerve pain conditions (CRPS, fibromyalgia, Ehlers-danlos syndrome), rheumatological conditions and whiplash. Alicia is passionate about treating lower back, thoracic and neck pain, to return individuals to their pre-injury life!

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Alicia has always been involved in teaching across the spectrum of physiotherapy, ranging from undergraduate physiotherapy students to registrars undergoing the Specialisation fellowship program. Alicia routinely presents nationally, educating physiotherapists on the assessment and treatment of various musculoskeletal injuries. Alicia previously worked as a Lecturer at University of Western Australia but now continues her university associations at RMIT and La Trobe University.

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​Growing up on a farm in country WA, in a town of around 400 people, has given Alicia an appreciation for and understanding of the importance of community, and access to high quality healthcare. 

She is passionate about using technology and integrated treatment models to improve rural/regional healthcare, using Telehealth and co-treatment models to ensure those in regional areas receive quality physiotherapy and medical care.​​​

Clinical Expertise

2024 - current

Sessional Lecturer & Tutor - RMIT

2023

Clinical Educator - Edmund Leahy's PhD candidature, researching most effective mentoring method (Group vs Individual)

2025

Presenter - Australian Pain Society pre-Workshop Conference, Melbourne

2023 - current

​Facilitator - Musculoskeletal registrars undertaking Specialisation fellowship program

2022

Achieved Fellowship - Australian College of Physiotherapy

Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

2021

Ganderton C, Rayner A, Barradell S, Munro D, Watson L, Knowles SR. Experiences of Student Circus Arts Performers Undertaking a Shoulder Rehabilitation Program Via Telehealth Consultation During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Med Probl Perform Art. 2021 Sep;36(3):163-175.

2020 - 2022

Lecturer - WA Centre for Rural Health, University of Western Australia

2018

Professional Development Coordinator - Gippsland Physiotherapy Group, Victoria

2018

Head Physiotherapist - AON Women's 7's Rugby, University of Melbourne (inaugural team)

2018

Physiotherapist - Commonwealth Games, Gold Coast

2016 - current

Presenter - own courses

Sporting Shoulder Course, Advanced Spinal Course, Neurodynamics Course, TMJ Course​

2015 - current

Clinical Supervisor - La Trobe University & University of Melbourne

2015 - 2017

Head Physiotherapist - Melbourne Stars Women's Big Bash League (inaugural team)

Head Physiotherapist - Cricket Victoria Women's Program

2014 - current

Presenter & Tutor - Australian Physiotherapy Association

2013 - current

Co-writer - Rayner & Smale physiotherapy education blog, www.raynersmale.com

2009

Graduate - Physiotherapy degree

Physiotherapy Education Blog

Rayner & Smale
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