Alex Stuart

Alex has been the head physio and director of Forward Physio for the last 8 years. He is passionate about musculoskeletal physiotherapy and eager in solving the clinical puzzle. He enjoys getting to know the what of a condition, as well as the why, in how it occurred. This has moulded his particular interest in dealing with complex neck conditions, headache, vertigo and shoulder pain in addition to tackling low back pain and sporting injuries. 

Alex has been practising for over a decade after he completed his studies at the University of Canberra, acquiring both a Bachelor of Applied Science in Human Biology and a Masters in Physiotherapy. He is a Canberra local, growing up and studying here in the ACT also currently works as a senior clinical practitioner and educator at the University of Canberra student-led musculoskeletal physiotherapy  clinic.

Alex is a former rugby player and has worked alongside various sporting teams in rugby, football and AFL. This included head physio for Eastlake Football Club between, Canberra Grammar School Rugby program, along with local soccer and Aussie Rules football clubs in Geelong. Since working with these teams, Alex has gained much experience in sports physiotherapy with a particular focus on acute muscle strains, knee, shoulder and running injuries.