Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist*

As awarded by the Australian College of Physiotherapy in 2009.

David Francis (FACP) is a Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist* and Director at Physioworks Health Group. David Francis has vast experience in sports injury management, particularly injuries and rehabilitation associated with Australian Rules Football (AFL).

David Francis heads the practice team at Physioworks Health Group Cranbourne.

Following intensive specialist study, training and rigorous examinations, David Francis was awarded the title Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist* and has been awarded a Fellowship of the Australian College of Physiotherapy (FACP), and is considered a leader in his field.

David Francis has vast experience in elite sport injury management and the performance of elite athletes as the Senior AFL Physiotherapist to the Collingwood Football Club for over 25 seasons (1996-2019).

David Francis is a member of the AFL Physiotherapy Association since 1995 and is a past Vice President. David was appointed as physiotherapist to the Victorian State of Origin Team (1999) and the AFL International Rules Team (2001-2002).

David Francis (FACP) is an active member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA), Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Australia and the Australian College of Physiotherapists.

David Francis graduated from La Trobe University in 1990 and commenced his physiotherapy career at the Goulburn Valley Hospital. In 1993 he returned to Melbourne completing a year of full time study to achieve his post-graduate diploma in Manipulative Therapy from La Trobe University.

In 1995 David Francis established Physioworks Health Group Cranbourne and Pakenham to provide allied health services to the outer south eastern communities of Melbourne. He established the Physioworks Berwick clinic in 2016.

Together with fellow Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist* Andrew Dalwood and in conjunction with a Specialist Physiotherapy Group, David Francis has also established Physioworks Health Group Camberwell to provide an outstanding level of Specialist Musculoskeletal, Sport and General Physiotherapy service to the inner south eastern suburbs of Melbourne.

*As awarded by the Australian College of Physiotherapy in 2009.