The Ballarat Sports Medicine clinical team is very excited to be welcoming Shalin Patel to the physiotherapy team. Shalin is an APA titled Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist and APA titled Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist. Shalin has 17 years experience working in musculoskeletal private practice physiotherapy. Shalin has previously worked with various organisations providing care for general musculoskeletal ailments, occupational health and work-related injuries, post-operative rehabilitation but equally enjoys the challenge of rehabilitation of high-performance & sporting individuals.

Shalin is also involved in regular supervision of physiotherapy students and mentoring of graduate physiotherapists. He is a regular course presenter for Australian Physiotherapy Association, presenting Spinal Physiotherapy courses. Shalin has special interest in musculoskeletal conditions including persistent pain and complex spinal issues. Shalin delivers high value care with his wealth of knowledge and experience in diagnostic skills. Patients will receive a tailored treatment plan based on specific needs, backed with up-to-date scientific evidence.

Qualifications:
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (RGUHS, 2005)
Master of Manual & Sports Physiotherapy (University of South Australia, 2008)

Shalin has affiliations with the Australian Physiotherapy Association and is on the committee of the Victorian Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Association.

Shalin has specific interest in treating the following conditions

• Back pain & nerve related pain
• Neck pain & whiplash
• Headaches & Jaw pain
• Tendon related issues – shoulders, hips & achilles
• Post-operative rehabilitation
• Chronic & persistent pain

Shalin will work collaboratively with the other Physiotherapists, Sports Medicine Specialists and Exercise Physiologists practicing at Ballarat Sports Medicine and with Orthopaedic Surgeons practicing at BallaratOSM to achieve holistic patient care.

Shalin will be consulting at NOVAR, 109 Webster Street Lake Wendouree, Tuesday and Thursday afternoon/evenings commencing 03/09/2024. Bookings can be made on-line at BOOKINGS or call 5332 2969.