Physiotherapy

The Diverse Career Journey of Physiotherapist

Robert Hughes

Robert Hughes obtained his physiotherapy degree from Lincoln Institute of Health Sciences, Melbourne, in 1981. Following a five-year tenure at Gippsland Base Hospital (Sale), he has predominantly practiced in the private sector in Sale and Bairnsdale, focusing on spinal, sporting, and work-related injuries.

His professional experience includes serving as the head of outpatient physiotherapy in Brunei, where he also provided physiotherapy services to one of the prince's soccer teams. Additionally, he has worked on a FIFO basis at remote health centres in East Arnhem and Groot Eylandt, NT. More recently, Robert has applied his expertise as a physiotherapist in aged care settings in Melbourne and Sale.

Robert consults at Paynesville Medical Centre each Monday fortnight.

For appts call 5152 2621