Adam Johnston - Physiotherapist

To help you keep doing what's important to you.

Adam Johnston

B.Sc. (Physiotherapy)
B.Sc. (Exercise & Health Science)

As the Physio at WLC Medical, it’s my job to help keep you moving and doing the things you want to do.

This first involves sitting down and discussing your injury and/or pain to discuss the what, how and why. Being able to determine the root cause of an injury and any possible barriers to recovery goes a long way to ensuring positive outcomes and reduced risk of recurring injuries.

From there we assess, diagnose and treat as required, often with a home program given to provide the tools necessary for recovery.
From a weight management perspective, this can involve Body Composition Analysis which measures your body in terms of muscle/fat/fluid mass (at no extra cost), as well as treating any injuries and teaching you how to get the best out of your body.

As the Director of WLC Medical, it’s my job to make sure that the whole experience for you, from online to within the clinic and beyond, meets and maybe even exceeds your expectations.

Ph: (08) 6263 7778 Book Appointment

Why I Love What I Do

Working as a Physiotherapist (or Physio-terrorist as I’ve been called before) comes under the category of often challenging but hugely rewarding work. Having the opportunity to work with people in improving their mobility, managing their pain and assisting them in getting back to what’s important to them is pretty cool.

After graduating over 10 years ago and working prior to that as a sports trainer,

I’m finding the challenge and reward more often now in working through the often multiple “whys” that can contribute to someone’s pain or impairment.

Pain is a very complex and necessary series of systems in our body that often can’t be managed with only manual (hands on) therapy.

As a team now at WLC Medical, we’re finding that especially evident in people outside a healthy weight range, due to multiple and often correlating factors.

As someone who from my Year 1 report card “talks a lot and loves a challenge”, nothing has changed. The vision to be a part of a happy and healthy Australia is a huge undertaking, but one I feel privileged to be able to try and make a positive contribution toward.

Expertise

Sports Injuries: (specialising in AFL, Rugby (Union, League and Touch), Netball, Running and Gym injuries)
Dry Needling: (a form of acupuncture)
Clinical Pilates
Exercise Rehabilitation
Sports Injuries
Body Composition Analysis

Education

Specialist Certification of Obesity Professional Education (SCOPE): World Obesity Federation (2016)
Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy): Curtin University of Technology (2009)
Bachelor of Science (Exercise & Health Science): University of Western Australia (2005); Major: Anatomy & Human Biology; Major: Human Movement & Exercise Science

Experience

UWA Rugby Union Football Club Physiotherapist 2013-14: Premier Grade Champions 2014
Physiotherapy Board of Australia Member
Australian Physiotherapy Association Member
Australian and New Zealand Obesity Society (ANZOS) Member
World Obesity Federation (WOF) Member and SCOPE Certified
Rotary Club of Matilda Bay (2014 – 2019): Membership Director 2015-2017
Rotary Club of Belmont (2020 – Present)

Ph: (08) 6263 7778 Book Appointment