Bio
*** Please note Brodwen is currently on Maternity Leave – 2024 ***
Brodwen is a Physiotherapist who started her career in the public hospital setting, before finding her niche in Hand Therapy in 2012. Since then, she has gained experience in managing hand, wrist and elbow conditions across both public and private healthcare settings.
As an Accredited Hand Therapist (as awarded by the AHTA) and a Certified Hand Therapist (USA), Brodwen has been recognised for her experience and expertise in the management of upper limb conditions. She is a well-respected clinician and a presenter of professional development courses for both the national Hand Therapy and Physiotherapy associations.
Brodwen has a special interest in tendon conditions and completed her PhD investigating the assessment and management of de Quervain’s disease (a condition affecting the tendons of the thumb). However, her skills extend beyond tendon injuries and include management of fractures, post-operative rehab, and sports injuries.
Committed to delivering patient-focused care, she prioritises educating patients about their condition and empowering them to actively participate in their recovery process. Brodwen enjoys working with all types of people and tailoring treatment plans to each individual’s needs and goals.
Qualifications
Career Highlights / Affiliations / Associations
- Lecturer, La Trobe University – current
- Director, Health innovation development, The Upper Limb Co – current
- Course presenter, Australian Hand Therapy Association – current
- Course presenter, Australian Physiotherapy Association – current
- Volunteer, Interplast – current
Research / Publications
Isometric thumb extension exercise as part of a multimodal intervention for de Quervain’s syndrome: A randomised feasibility trial, 2023, Hand Therapy 28(2):72-84
Psychometric properties of outcome measures for lower-limb absence: A protocol for a systematic review, 2023, Prosthetics and Orthotics International 47(3):293-299
Diagnostic accuracy of imaging modalities in the detection of clinically diagnosed de Quervain’s syndrome: a systematic review, 2019, Skeletal radiology, 48(11), 1715-1721.
Manual therapy and exercise for rotator cuff disease, 2016, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Issue 6
Electrotherapy modalities for rotator cuff disease. 2016, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Issue 6
Manual therapy and exercise for adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder), 2014, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Issue 8
Electrotherapy modalities for adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder). 2014, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Issue 10
Professional Conference Presentations
Presenter, Australian Hand Therapy Association national conference, 2022
Presenter, IFSSH, IFSHT & FESSH combined congress, 2022
Invited speaker, 12th Asian Pacific Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand and the 8th Asian Pacific Federation of Societies of Hand Therapists triennial meeting, 2020
Invited speaker, Australian Hand Therapy Association national conference, 2018
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Melbourne Campus Fee Statement
A referral from a general or specialist medical practitioner is not required to see Brodwen. The cost of an initial consultation with Brodwen may be up to $145.00 and patients may be eligible for a Medicare rebate of $54.60. The cost of a review consultation with Brodwen may be up to $104.00 and patients may be eligible to receive a Medicare rebate of $54.60. To receive a Medicare rebate, the patient must have a Chronic Disease Management Plan (previously known as an Enhanced Primary Care Plan) issued by a general or specialist medical practitioner. Private health insurance rebates may be available too, depending on the terms and conditions of the patient’s insurance. Initial and reviews consultations are generally booked as 30 minute appointments unless otherwise specified by Brodwen in discussion with the patient. Please note that in addition to the charges already mentioned, additional fees may apply, for example, for ultrasound or Shockwave Therapy. Payment of all fees is required on the same day as the appointment. For further information about fees and charges, please contact OPSMC on 1300 859 887.