Elizabeth Drew

Elizabeth is an Australian/​British Physiotherapist with a strong interest in sports and musculoskeletal conditions, and has worked as a physiotherapist for large sporting teams in Australia including the Canberra Brumbies, Royals Rugby Union, Woden Thunder Athletics, and Marist Australian Football League Club.

My journey as a Physiotherapist started with a personal neck injury and headaches. I found an amazing physiotherapist who helped me improve my concentration, pain,and function with everyday life and sport.

During this treatment, I decided to move out of the medical science and research field into Physiotherapy, where I knew I could make a big difference and help people in similar situations.

During and after university, I worked with rugby union and Australian rules football teams at elite and sub-elite levels and even developed into a lead Physiotherapy role for two sporting clubs. This experience was invaluable and now helps to guide my treatment processes in the clinic. It also means I understand the demands of sports and how important participation can be for mental health and career progression.

During my degree, I also had exposure to various hospital settings with patients presenting with neurological and cardiothoracic conditions, cancer, and various traumas (motor vehicle, collision sports, etc.). This is where I learnt that I have a passion for helping people to adapt and/or work through their chronic pain and/or fatigue.

I recently moved to London from Canberra, Australia to explore the United Kingdom/Europe, and to develop my skills as a Physiotherapist in a new environment. Now, I plan to follow the Women’s Health Pathway further so that I can offer more specialised pelvic health guidance to my patients to help them more holistically moving forward.