
Ian Falconer
Physiotherapist
My humble beginnings…
As a sports-loving high school student at Murwillumbah High I aspired to be a Physical Education teacher. During my PE teacher training however, I was exposed to anatomy, physiology, biomechanics and sports injury management and wanted to know much more. So I completed my PE degree and then…enrolled into physiotherapy at Sydney Uni in 1989, married my wife in 1992, and graduated in 1993 when my life & career really kicked off.
What influenced my life and my Physio approach…
A year after graduation I started work in a private practice in Sydney where a manipulative physiotherapist and Sydney Uni tutor mentored me. During this time, I learned clinical reasoning and manual therapy skills to manage musculoskeletal problems with a specific emphasis on acute and recurrent low back and neck pain.
Seven years later I opened Blue Mountains Physiotherapy, a clinic where I enjoyed being part of a small, well-connected community again and established many enduring friendships.
Working as a sole therapist in my own clinic I continued to crave professional development and contact with colleagues. Within the constraints of operating a business I embarked on a 5-year plan to complete a Masters of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy. While studying I was exposed to new modalities in managing musculoskeletal pathologies, which include dry needling/acupuncture and neurodynamic techniques. I also learned more about managing complex shoulder pathologies.
I am passionate about…
Learning, and have spent the free time I have had to develop manual therapy skills and knowledge to assist patients affected by recurring and chronic spinal conditions. I’m passionate about empowering my clients to gain control of their musculoskeletal problem and restore lost function by developing a personalised rehabilitation program of manual therapy, specific stretching tasks and strengthening exercises
Instilling in my clients the message to keep moving in order to stay well, which is easier to achieve in one of Australia’s most beautiful coastal areas than in many other places.
Before or after work you will find me…
Enjoying a swim or paddling my surf ski in Cudgen Creek, or riding my bike along the coast road. After exercise I enjoy sitting in the sun at a local cafe or eating Southeast Asian cuisine either prepared at home or in one of the local restaurants. When not being active I’ll be reading a good book somewhere with my wife or playing trains with my brother! [/vc_column_text]
Call: (02) 6674 4142