Mary-Ann Litchfield

Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

“I love being a physio. My job gives me the opportunity to really help people. Being a part of someone’s recovery is both humbling and rewarding.”

  • B. App Sci.PHTY 1995
  • M.PHTY Musculoskeletal 2000
  • M.PHTY Sports 2001
  • Member of Australian College of Physiotherapists 2009
  • Clinical Pilates Instructor
  • Member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association
  • Member of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Australia
  • Clinical researcher with the University of Qld study into Tennis Elbow
  • Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Association Queensland Branch committee member
  • Facilitator Australian College of Physiotherapists Training Program

Career Highlights:

  • Being recognized as a physiotherapist of advanced standing and successfully completing the exams in 2008 to become a Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist and member of the Australian College of Physiotherapists
  • Involvement in many important research studies in Brisbane through the University of Queensland
  • Reducing the injury rates at the Queensland Police Service Academy through a innovative screening program
  • Teaching post-graduate physiotherapy students at the University of Qld in Brisbane
  • Working at Fortus – Working collaboratively with Medical Specialists and exceptional physiotherapist peers at Fortus is challenging and rewarding. Being a part of this innovative practice is a privilege.

Special Interest Areas:

  • Complex neck and back pain
  • Shoulder rehabilitation
  • Golf related injuries
  • Tennis elbow

Other Interests:

Mary’s interests outside work include spending time with her family, playing golf, trying to beat the possums to the veggie patch and having dinner with friends.