Dr Tim Barbour

Sports Physician
MB BS, FACSP, FRACGP
Clinic: OPSMC

After three years in General Practice, Dr. Tim Barbour moved to Melbourne to pursue his interest in Sports Medicine. Participating in the Australasian College of Sports Physicians training program, Tim has been working full-time in this field for the last six years.

Given his competitive involvement in both Track and Field and Australian Rules Football, Dr Tim Barbour has a broad understanding of injuries concerned with these sports. Further research has been undertaken in the study of lower limb compartment syndrome, a common condition seen in runners. This is currently being extended to a Masters Degree with the Centre for Health, Exercise and Sports Medicine (CHESM) at the University of Melbourne.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MB BS)
• Fellow of the Australian College of Sports Physicians (FACSP)
  
• Fellow Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP)
  

Involvement with Teams and Associations:

• Medical Officer to Richmond Football Club: 1997-2002
• Australian Under 20 Track and Field Team for the last six years
• Athletics Australia’s Medical Coordinator.

Member Associations: Affiliations:

• Sports Medicine Australia (SMA)
• AFL Medical Officers Association
• Associate member of the Australasian College of Sports Physicians (ACSP)