Specialist MSK Doctors
The Mimosa team provide access to a network of highly accredited (ACSEP) Sport and Exercise Doctors with specialist training in the management of musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries and illnesses.
These doctors are skilled to maximise function and minimise time away from work.
The Mimosa network extends right across Australia, with a
selection of doctors in the network presented below.
First-Class treatment for MSK injuries
Louise Tulloh
Sydney
Dr Tulloh has over 20 years experience in Sport and Exercise Medicine. Louise has a clinical interest in chronic pain, back pain and anterior knee pain. Louise uses takes a holistic approach in the care of patients.
Samantha Pomroy
Sydney
Dr Pomroy is a fellow of the Australasian college of Sports and Exercise Medicine Physicians. She has a particular interest in exercise as the main focus of rehabilitation in musculoskeletal issues. She takes a holistic view of the patient, aims to engage the patient through all aspects of their care; and brings knowledge from the elite athlete model of care to all those interested in maximising their health outcomes.
Dr Bolzonello is a Sport & Exercise Medicine Physician who has been part of the Alphington Sports Medicine team since 1991 and boasts over 30 years clinical experience. He has been a Medical Advisor with Worksafe Victoria for 20 years and provided advice to Coles and Wesfarmers also as a medical advisor.
Dr Bolzonello has a special interest in groin/hip, knee, shoulder and spinal disorders and adolescent health. He also has a strong interest in work place injuries and assisting in the development of return to work programs for injured workers.
David Bolzonello
Melbourne
Jin Lee
Newcastle
Dr Lee is a Sport and Exercise medicine Physician based out of Newcastle in NSW. He is the current chief medical officer to the Newcastle Knights and is a medical provider to the NSW Institute of Sport.
Dr Lee’s background working in the elite sporting environment provides him with a unique skillset in accurately diagnosing and managing musculo-skeletal injuries. He appreciates the balance between a timely return to work and ensuring patients are able to return in a safe manner. In facilitating a timely and safe return to work, Dr Lee utilises a multi-disciplinary approach to achieve optimal health outcomes for his patients.
Duncan Walker
Adelaide
Dr Walker is currently working as the team doctor for the Adelaide Crows (men's and women's teams), Adelaide 36'ers, Adelaide Lightning, and Adelaide Thunderbirds. He has a special interest in using exercise prescription as a preventative approach to many of the current epidemics such as osteoarthritis and diabetes, as well as use in the management of acute injuries.
Katherine Grellman
Adelaide
Dr Grellman’s interest in sports medicine started when her medical studies collided with her water polo and hockey games. Katherine was the team doctor for the Lakes United Rugby League in Newcastle, managing on field and post-match care, including concussions. Her interests include musculoskeletal injuries and female athlete health.
Viran de Silva
Darwin
Following a broad medical background Dr de Silva settled on a career in sports medicine after seeing the positive experience a sports physician can have on an individual’s pain, functionality and overall wellbeing. Viran has been involved in a variety of team sports including NT Thunder and NT ThunderW AFL Teams and most recently as team doctor for the Australian Paralympic Swimming team in Tokyo2020.
Rachel Harris
Perth
Dr Harris is well regarded for her extensive involvement across many elite sports, most notably the Chief Medical Officer for the Australian Paralympic and Water Polo teams for the Tokyo Games.
Dr Harris is passionate about patient-centred care and works with patients in the non-surgical management of injuries, exercise prescription, and management of medical conditions that impact a person’s ability to exercise. Collaboration with the patient’s GP, other Specialists and allied health providers, is key to Dr Harris’ approach to providing patients with the best possible care.
Matthew Hislop
Brisbane
Dr Hislop is the Practice Principal at Brisbane Sport and Exercise Medicine Specialists (BSEMS), a Consultant Sport and Exercise Medicine Physician for the past 17 years.
Sport and Team Coverage including:
Chief Medical Officer Brisbane Broncos NRL
Chief Medical Officer for the Queensland State of Origin Rugby League Team
Chief Medical Officer for the Brisbane International Tennis Tournament
Chief Medical Officer for Paddle Australia- Flatwater kayak and canoeing, and Canoe Slalom
Team Physician with the Australian Olympic Team
Kira James
Cairns
Dr James enjoys the humidity and bliss associated with her location in Cairns!
Sport and Team Coverage includes:
Team Event Doctor for Swimming Australia
Team Doctor for Water Polo Australia
Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Winter Paralympic Team
Tanusha Cardoso
Melbourne
Dr Cardoso has toured with the Young Matildas, the Opals, the Pararoos and the Joeys. She previously served the Opals (Australian Women's Basketball team) as the Team Doctor and was the Collingwood AFLW Team Doctor for the 2018 season.
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Her research areas include MTSS, iron supplementation, tendinopathy and AFL injuries.
Karen Bisley
Canberra
Dr Bisley completed her medical degree in 1992 (University of Otago) and progressed to receive a Diploma of Obstetrics and Gynaecology as well as GP training before specialising in Sports and Exercise Medicine. Karen’s diverse experience and depth of knowledge allows her to craft the most effective management plan for each case.
Karen is currently involved with the Canberra marathon, Canberra United Football Club and match day doctor for the Brumbies.
Why Sport and Exercise Doctors?
The Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians (ASCEP) is the professional body dedicated to providing robust training to the doctors we represent, where membership is regarded as one of the highest attainable qualifications in Sport and Exercise Medicine in the world, requiring many years of postgraduate training, experience, examinations and published research.
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Sport and Exercise Doctors = First-Class treatment for Musculoskeletal injuries
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Accurate diagnosis
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Address the causes, treatment and prevention
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Safe and effective use of physical activity in the treatment
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Focus on self-management and active rehabilitation (get moving fast!).
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In addition to looking after elite athletes, Sport and Exercise Doctors have specialist expertise in general medicine, orthopaedics, radiology and rehabilitation plus allied sport sciences including nutrition, biomechanics and exercise physiology.
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Conditions Sport and Exercise Doctors treat:
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Acute musculoskeletal injuries - ligament sprains and tears, muscle tears, simple fractures
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Acute and chronic neck and back pain
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Overuse injuries - tendinitis, stress fractures, fasciitis, RSI, shin splints
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Conditions affecting the shoulder, elbow and arm, spine, hip and groin, knee, ankle
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Aggravation of chronic conditions - osteoarthritis, frozen shoulder
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Physical activity to maintain health - diabetes, mental health, chronic pain, heart disease.
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Understanding scan reports in plain English.
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