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I'm Jessica Barac, a passionate Australian physiotherapist currently based in Edinburgh. I bring over eight years of private musculoskeletal physiotherapy experience, with a focus on disability and aged care. I have a keen interest in chronic pain management, Pilates, and running injuries, and I tailor care to clients of all ages and activity levels. I deliver high-quality manual therapy, rehabilitation programs, and 1:1 reformer Pilates to complement treatment. I emphasise education and healthy behaviour change, working closely with local health professionals to achieve lasting outcomes and support my clients' participation in daily life and sport.…I'm Jessica Barac, a passionate Australian physiotherapist currently based in Edinburgh. I bring over eight years of private musculoskeletal physiotherapy experience, with a focus on disability and aged care. I have a keen interest in chronic pain management, Pilates, and running injuries, and I tailor care to clients of all ages and activity levels. I deliver high-quality manual therapy, rehabilitation programs, and 1:1 reformer Pilates to complement treatment. I emphasise education and healthy behaviour change, working closely with local health professionals to achieve lasting outcomes and support my clients' participation in daily life and sport.

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I'm Jessica Barac, a passionate Australian physiotherapist currently based in Edinburgh. I bring over eight years of private musculoskeletal physiotherapy experience, with a focus on disability and aged care. I have a keen interest in chronic pain management, Pilates, and running injuries, and I tailor care to clients of all ages and activity levels. I deliver high-quality manual therapy, rehabilitation programs, and 1:1 reformer Pilates to complement treatment. I emphasise education and healthy behaviour change, working closely with local health professionals to achieve lasting outcomes and support my clients' participation in daily life and sport.…I'm Jessica Barac, a passionate Australian physiotherapist currently based in Edinburgh. I bring over eight years of private musculoskeletal physiotherapy experience, with a focus on disability and aged care. I have a keen interest in chronic pain management, Pilates, and running injuries, and I tailor care to clients of all ages and activity levels. I deliver high-quality manual therapy, rehabilitation programs, and 1:1 reformer Pilates to complement treatment. I emphasise education and healthy behaviour change, working closely with local health professionals to achieve lasting outcomes and support my clients' participation in daily life and sport.

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I’m Jessica Barac, a passionate Australian physiotherapist currently based in Edinburgh. I bring over eight years of private musculoskeletal physiotherapy experience, with a focus on disability and aged care. I have a keen interest in chronic pain management, Pilates, and running injuries, and I tailor care to clients of all ages and activity levels.

I deliver high-quality manual therapy, rehabilitation programs, and 1:1 reformer Pilates to complement treatment. I emphasise education and healthy behaviour change, working closely with local health professionals to achieve lasting outcomes and support my clients’ participation in daily life and sport.

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Language

English

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Work Experience

MSK Physiotherapist at Self Employment - Edinburgh

June 1, 2022 - Present

Assess and treat a variety of musculoskeletal injuries for a varied population of all ages and activity levels. Deliver high quality manual therapy and rehabilitation programs and 1:1 reformer pilates training to complement this. I educate clients and engage in health promotion, encouraging behaviour change in small increments to help clients achieve lasting outcomes. Liaise with local health professionals to provide best outcomes for clients.

Physiotherapist at Move Freely Sports Therapy - Edinburgh

March 1, 2020 - June 1, 2022

Provide high quality and holistic physiotherapy services to clients with a wide range of conditions and individual goals, achieving excellent word of mouth referrals. Comprehensive assessment, exercise prescription and manual therapy skills including dry needling. Creation of comprehensive exercise plans using Wibbi and other online programs. Timely and comprehensive note taking and follow up with clients.

MSK Physiotherapist at Roodlane Medical Glasgow/HCA Healthcare

October 1, 2019 - January 31, 2020

Rehabilitation and treatment of work related, general musculoskeletal and sports injuries. Management of complex post surgical presentations. Liaison with insurance companies to obtain the best outcome for both client and workplace. Comprehensive and timely documentation. Participation in a multi-disciplinary team of health professionals to improve client outcomes. Utilisation of a combination of manual therapies, education and exercise prescription.

Physiotherapist at PhysioXtra/WorkXtra Group

December 1, 2017 - August 31, 2019

Rehabilitation and prehabilitation of patients undergoing orthopaedic surgery including, but not limited to ACL repair, rotator cuff surgery, knee arthroscopies and total hip replacements. Diagnosis and treatment of a broad range of musculoskeletal conditions using manual therapy, dryneedling, counter-strain and exercise based rehabilitation. Comprehensive Pilates assessments and leading clients in a group class environment in mat and machine based Pilates. Work injury rehabilitation as part of the Return to Work program in South Australia. Managing and maintaining a full client list in a private practice environment, completing comprehensivedocumentation for each consultation. Providing in-home physiotherapy services to a range of clientele including home environment assessments, post-surgical rehabilitation, reconditioning of geriatric clients.

Student Physiotherapist at Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre - Adelaide

October 1, 2017 - November 30, 2017

Neurological physiotherapy assessment, treatment and documentation for inpatient and outpatientclients. Rehabilitation and management of clients at various stages of traumatic brain injury, stroke recovery and those with degenerative neurological conditions e.g. Parkinson's Disease. Hydrotherapy with neurologically impaired clients. Planning and execution of 1:1 goal-centred rehabilitation sessions several times weekly with ongoingclientele. Participation in multi-disciplinary and client family meetings to discuss goals, progress and any challenges. Comprehensive documentation of neurological assessments, reassessments and treatment sessions.

Student Physiotherapist at PhysioXtra - Adelaide

August 1, 2017 - September 30, 2017

Musculoskeletal physiotherapy examination, treatment and documentation. Manual therapy and evidence based exercise prescription for acute injuries and chronic conditions. Rehabilitation for sporting and work related injuries. Observed and assisted with Pilates (both individual and group sessions). Functional mobility assessments, assistance with transfers and mobility in aged care settings.

Student Physiotherapist at Port Lincoln Health and Hospital Service - Port Lincoln

May 1, 2017 - June 30, 2017

Worked within a team of other health professionals (OT, Speech, Dietician, Social Work) to deliver in-home rehabilitation services to clients. Goal oriented treatment with an emphasis on return to function after acute illness or a fall resulting in hospital admission. Falls risk assessments using FROP-COM and Berg Balance outcome measures. Constructed individualised home exercise programs with suitable progressions. One-on-one gym sessions with clients focusing on balance for falls prevention. Conducted in-patient post natal assessments. Researched and utilised FES for a client with foot drop. Led and assisted with group exercise classes for clients with neurological conditions including multiple sclerosis, stroke, acquired brain injury and spinal cord injury.

Student Physiotherapist at Mt Barker DSM Hospital - Mount Barker

April 1, 2017 - May 31, 2017

Acute Care, Exercises Classes, and Women's Health. Conducted musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory and limited neurological assessments and treatment of inpatients. Observed and assisted with pre-natal exercise classes and treatment of outpatient Women's Health clients with a variety of presenting complaints. Gave regular staff handovers and worked closely with a multi-disciplinary team. Conducted post-natal inpatient assessments. Proficient management and prioritisation of daily case load. Observed several orthopaedic surgeries and managed patients post-surgically. Observed and assisted with assessment and treatment of paediatric clients from 3 months to 7 years of age. Assisted with hip and knee rehabilitation exercise classes for post-surgical patients.

Disability Support Worker at Help at Home

January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017

Providing personal care and home support to disabled clients in their homes. Developing rapport with and assisting clients to maintain their independence. Providing ADL and transfer assistance for clients with correct manual handling. Proficient and safe use of lifters and mobility aids. Strict adherence to work, health and safety protocols including hand hygiene. Working autonomously within client's homes. Maintaining client confidentiality. On-call, after-hours and weekend work.

Student Physiotherapist at Flinders Medical Centre - Adelaide

November 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016

Acute Care, Exercise Classes. Assessment and treatment of medical and surgical inpatients, predominantly post abdominal surgery. Managed patients with exacerbations of chronic respiratory conditions such as COPD and asthma. Educated patients on various breathing exercises, sputum clearance and dyspnea management techniques. Conducted mobility assessments and prescribed gait-aids as required. Wrote handover letters and liaised with rehabilitation providers to ensure best care for patients after discharge. Thorough and timely documentation of assessments and treatments.