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Samantha Shearman

APA Titled Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist

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Samantha is an APA Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist, which recognises her qualifications and expert knowledge in the field of sports physiotherapy. She is one of the few APA Sports Physiotherapists in Bondi Junction.

 

Samantha’s academic background includes a Master of Sports and Exercise Physiotherapy, a Master of Physiotherapy and a First Class Honours in Exercise and Sports Science.

 

Samantha is currently the lead physiotherapist for Sydney FC women’s A-League Squad. Her professional journey has seen her contribute to other organisations such as The Australian Institute of Sport, The Geelong Football Club, and the Sydney Olympic Football Club. In addition to her clinical roles, Samantha has held academic teaching and research positions at Deakin University and Sydney University. She is also on the medical register for the Olympic Winter Institute of Australia.

 

Samantha has a special interest in running injuries, which led her to develop 10W2S: Strength for Runners iPhone & Android application. Samantha has previously worked alongside sporting
organisations and brands like Athletics New South Wales, Rebel Sport and Under Armour to provide injury prevention and performance education to runners.

 

Growing up in Melbourne, Samantha competed internationally in rowing and alpine ski racing. Her special interests include; running, soccer, rowing, winter sports, AFL as well as post-operative injury management.

 

She enjoys conducting private and group strength and conditioning, as well as clinical Pilates, to help individuals improve their health and well-being.

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For any health-related inquiries, feel free to reach out to Samantha at samantha@sportsandspinephysio.com

 Publications
  • Shearman S, Dwyer D, Skiba P, Townsend N. Modeling Intermittent Cycling Performance in Hypoxia Using the Critical Power Concept. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2016 Mar;48(3):527-35.

  • Bandong AN, Leaver A, Mackey M, Ingram R, Shearman S, Chan C, Cameron ID, Moloney N, Mitchell R, Doyle E, Leyten E, Rebbeck T. Adoption and Use of Guidelines for Whiplash: An Audit of Insurer and Health Professional Practice in New South Wales, Australia. BMC Health Serv Res. 2018 Aug 8;18(1):622.

  • Shearman S, Butler J, Hodges A. Running With Rheumatoid Arthritis: Exploring the Perceptions and Recommendations of Rheumatologists. Awaiting Peer Review.

  • Shearman S. Exercise and Inflammatory Arthritis. 2024 Australian Rheumatology Association / NZ Rheumatology Association Symposium; May 2024. Honorarium Speaker.

 

 Degree/Qualifications
  • Master of Sports and Exercise Physiotherapy – Australian Catholic University (2024)

  • Master of Physiotherapy – The University of Sydney (2017)

  • Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science (First Class Honours) – Deakin University (2014)

  • Bachelor Exercise and Sports Science – Deakin University (2013)

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