James Barker
Principal Soft Tissue Therapist
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Exercise Science, University of Canberra
- Advanced Diploma Applied Science (Soft Tissue Therapy), Canberra Institute of Technology
- Myofascial Dry Needling
- Kinesio Taping
Jimmy exhibits a passion for acute and chronic lower limb injuries, especially the ankle and Achilles region. As a long time middle distance runner, he draws on his athletic experience to assess gait patterns and perform musculoskeletal screenings for runners & triathletes.
Jimmy is a father of two active boys and enjoys a spot of gardening in the Summer months.
James is available at the Macquarie location on Fridays only.
Association Membership
Massage and Myotherapy Australia (formerly AAAM) #15872
Professional Achievements
- Full-time course lecturer in Soft Tissue Therapy at CIT
- Twenty Years service at Clinic 88
Treatment Areas
of Interest
- As a middle-distance runner for nearly 40 years, Lower limb injuries in the running athlete including gait assessment
- Focus area of expertise Achilles Tendon injuries, Calf and Hamstring injuries
- Interest area in foot/ankle injuries and cervical spine
- Overuse injury in the young athlete