Clinic 88
Clinic 88

James Barker

Soft Tissue Therapists — Principal

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