Adrian Raso

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of exercise science (RMIT)
• Doctor of physiotherapy (University of Melbourne)
• Currently in my final year of a Masters of sports + exercise physiotherapy (ACU)

Why did you become a Physio?

I was a high-level gymnast throughout my junior life and had my fair share of adolescent injuries. I was always fascinated with the body and how it worked. I knew physio combined anatomy, injuries, problem solving and exercise in one profession, so I was hooked early! Ever since sitting in the lecture theatre for my first physio uni class I knew I was in the right place and have enjoyed progressing my knowledge and expertise throughout my career. Clinical interest areas of mine are surgical and non-surgical rehabilitation of knee injuries, bone stress injury management, adolescent injuries, rock climbing injuries, long standing hip and groin pain, athletic lower back pain, and shoulder injuries.

About yourself

I grew up in North East Melbourne and loved my time amongst the trees and rivers of Eltham and Warrandyte. I completed my Bachelor of Exercise Science at RMIT and then went on to complete the Doctor of Physiotherapy program at The University of Melbourne. I worked at a sport focused private practice in Southeast Melbourne under some excellent mentors as well as being the head physiotherapist for a Talent League AFL and AFLW team.

My partner and I have always valued plenty of heat and sunshine, access to beautiful nature and oceans, and space to be active outdoors and hopefully raise a young family. We jumped at the chance to relocate to the Gold Coast to give us access to all the beauty it has to offer and join a great team at POGO!

Passions / interests when you’re not at work

I love moving my body in all different ways. You’ll find me frequently bouldering, doing yoga, surfing, hiking and walking my chocolate labrador. I also love to cook, especially with any fresh produce I can grow in my garden. A piccolo is my coffee order!