Tracy Wallwork is a Senior Musculoskeletal & Pain Physiotherapist with over three decades of experience working with people in pain. She has a deep understanding of back and spinal pain and has a passion for educating patients on complex medical concepts in simple ways.
Tracy graduated from the University of Queensland and spent her early career practicing throughout Australia and overseas, gaining diverse experience in physiotherapy and pain management. Her interest in back and spinal pain led her back to the University of Queensland to study with Julie Hides, focusing on real-time ultrasound-assisted exercise to improve spinal muscle function. With over 20 years of experience in multidisciplinary practice, Tracy has worked as a senior physiotherapist in the Pain Medicine Units of both Fiona Stanley and Fremantle Hospitals, collaborating with various health professionals to deliver effective pain care.
Tracy's approach to pain care emphasizes problem-solving, personalized treatment, and patient education. She aims to empower her patients by providing them with active self-management strategies and skills that enhance their independence. Tracy creates personalized exercise programs to suit each individual, supporting them to maintain motivation and consistency while employing various techniques depending on the patient's needs and goals.