Cara van Wyk
Physiotherapist in Paediatrics and Disability
Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Master of International Public Health
Master of Advanced Paediatric Physiotherapy Practice (by research)
APA Research Titled Physiotherapist
Cara is an experienced physiotherapist who is passionate about working with babies, children, adolescents and young adults. She strives to help each person identify and progress towards their goals.
Having completed her Masters of Advanced Paediatric Physiotherapy Practice (by Research) and Masters in International Public Health, she has been involved in both the clinical and research & policy development space to promote child health.
Cara uses a range of assessments, therapy techniques and equipment prescriptions. She is certified in:
DMI therapy (Intermediate A)
Orofacial Myology
Neuro, Sensory, Motor, Developmental Assessment (NSMDA)
JobSkin Body Support Splints Fitting
She is also a medical classifier for CP Football.
Cara’s Particular Areas of Interest:
Neurological impairment management
Gross motor skill development
Intensive therapy
Cara’s Other Roles:
In addition to her clinical roles, Cara is the Head Physiotherapist for the ParaMatildas National Football Team, a member of the NSW Branch Paediatric Physiotherapy Committee, a member of the Disabled Surfers Sydney Branch Committee and a member of the World Federation of Public Health Associations Women, Children and Adolescent Workgroup
