PHYSIOTHERAPIST - LIA EVAnS
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Bachelor Physiotherapy (First Class Honours - University of Brighton)
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Expedition Medic trained
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Sports Massage- Level 1
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World record holder in ocean rowing
Lia consults from the St Kilda & Essendon clinics
Lia Evans is an experienced physiotherapist who has worked in multiple sports, trauma orthopaedics, neurology and intensive care, and has a in-depth understanding of how the body works.
In addition to her senior role in the NHS, Lia has been involved in several extreme athletic projects and has a particular interest in endurance sports.
Lia utilises functional analysis, exercise prescription and manual techniques to rehabilitate back to full function, so you know you are in good hands with Lia.
In 2024, Lia was part of a World Record-breaking crew that completed GB Row Challenge, considered the world's toughest rowing race. The team rowed continuously and unsupported for 49 days around the entire British coastline, covering over 2,000 miles while collecting crucial environmental data for marine research.
Additionally, Lia is expedition medic trained and is an advocate for preventative physiotherapy, employing injury prevention, logistical considerations, and psychological factors to enable athletes to achieve their goals.
Beyond her clinical practice, Lia has been involved in several extreme athletic projects and has a particular interest in endurance sports.
She brings a fun and flexible approach to her work, drawing from her experience in ultra-marathon crewing and her personal involvement in hockey, rowing, and triathlon.
This enables her to prescribe you with unique and creative exercises aimed at enhancing self-awareness and performance throughout the rehabilitation journey.
LIA'S SPECIAL INTERESTS INCLUDE
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Endurance based sports injuries and management for performance
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Neck and upper back pain
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Rowing & hockey injuries and performance
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Muscle tears (including calf, quad, and hamstring)
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Tendon and shoulder injuries
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Low back pain
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Post-op rehab (Hip, Knee, Ankle, Shoulder)
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