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Patrick Doan

Patrick Doan

Patrick is a Canberra local born and bred. He is the first podiatrist in Australia to be a registered with Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA), Exercise Scientist and Level 2 Sports Scientist. And the only podiatrist in Australia with Australian Strength & Conditioning Association (ASCA), Professional Coaching Accreditation Scheme (PCAS), Professional and Level 2 Strength & Conditioning Accreditation. To reach the level of PCAS Professional which is the minimum standard to work in professional sport in the roles of rehabilitation and strength & conditioning, Patrick had to be mentored and have exposure in professional sporting structures for over 5 years. Patrick has a wealth of experience in all levels of sport from amateur to elite high performance rehabilitation settings and loves to fix all lower limb injuries so you are back stronger than before. Outside of podiatry Patrick enjoys road cycling, bouldering, trail running, golf, touch football, trail running and culinary delights!

Special Interest Areas

  • Sports Podiatry
  • Exercise Podiatry
  • Lower Limb Strength & Conditioning Programming
  • Footwear Analysis & Prescription
  • Load Management
  • Return to Performance Plans.

Experience

  • 7 years’ private practice experience as a Podiatrist
  • 10 years’ experience in high performance sport in various roles
  • Assistant Strength & Conditioning/Athletic Rehabilitation Coach (Vikings Rugby – Tuggeranong Valley RUFC, February 2021 – Present)
  • Specialist Coach (IronEdge July 2019 – Present)
  • Lead Presenter/Program Convenor for “Strength & Conditioning for the injured and uninjured – Practical application of the evidence for rehabilitation, injury prevention and performance in a Podiatric context” (The first accredited strength & conditioning course designed specifically for Podiatrists in Australia, June 2019 – Present)
  • Athletic Performance Rehabilitation Coach (Brumbies Rugby Pathways Junior Academy, September 2018 – October 2019)
  • Head of Athletic Rehabilitation & Athlete Development (Canberra Raiders, NSWRL, Junior Representatives, October 2016 – August 2018)
  • External GPS Unit Player Tracking Consultant (GPSports Systems, November 2016 – November 2018)
  • Strength & Conditioning Coach (Belconnen Magpies Football Club, NEAFL & AFL Canberra Division 1, November 2012 – October 2016)
  • Rehabilitative Strength & Conditioning Coach & Head Trainer (Wodonga Bulldogs Football Club, O&MFL, February 2012 – September 2013

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