John completed his Doctor of Physiotherapy at The University of Melbourne and also holds a Bachelor of Nutritional Science and Exercise Science from Deakin University. Personal experience in a variety of sports and recovering from some injuries of his own, ignited his passion for physiotherapy and rehabilitation through exercise.

John enjoys working with people from all walks of life. He has a passion for helping people not just with their current issues and injuries but also with their long-term health and well-being. Using a combination of hands-on techniques and exercise prescription, John aims to get the best results for his clients. John treats back and neck complaints, sports injuries, joint conditions, acute sprains and overuse injuries. His special interests are tendon complaints and injury recovery and prevention, particularly in adolescents.

John enjoys travel, reading, the footy, tennis, running and cycling. Away from the clinic you’ll find him on his bike, spending time with his family and ferrying his kids between basketball games.

Luke is a fully qualified osteopath. He has studied a Bachelor of Clinical Science and completed his master’s in health science (osteopathy).

During Luke’s experience as an Osteopath, he has spent time working in a Sports Medical hospital in Mumbai, India, and a general hospital in Goa where he gained a lot of professional experience.

Luke has also worked as Strength and conditioning coach for over a decade and has been a professional baseball player for 8 years with the Melbourne Aces.

• Sports related injuries

• Shoulder health and throwing athletes

• Exercise rehabilitation in general populations

• Hip and low back pain

Mr Shane Blackmore specialises in sports injuries, arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the knee, hip and shoulder. This includes all aspects of knee, hip and shoulder surgery. After completing subspecialty fellowship training in London and New York, he returned to Melbourne with world-class experience in the latest arthroscopic and minimally invasive surgical techniques including Robotic Joint Replacement.

He is one of only a few Australian trained surgeons to have his training accredited by both the Arthroscopic Association of North America (AANA) and American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM). Shane is also a member of the International Society for Hip Arthroscopy (ISHA) and a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) and the Australian Orthopaedic Association (FAOrthA).

Shane has managed sports injuries in a variety of college and professional athletes, both in London and New York City. The highlight of his training in New York was working as an assistant team physician for the New York Rangers as they made the Stanley Cup final for the first time in 20 years.

Shane was one of the first surgeons in Victoria trained and accredited with performing Robotic Joint Surgery. As part of his fellowship in New York, Shane also learned modern hip and knee replacement techniques, including Anterior Hip Replacement. Shane has other surgeons visit him in theatre to observe and learn Robotic Joint Replacement.

The New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases is a world leading institution, which rarely awards ACGME accredited Orthopaedic Sports Medicine fellowships to foreign trained surgeons. Shane was matched to this highly competitive 12 month fellowship position. Under the supervision of a number of prominent surgeons, including Dr Laith Jazrawi and Dr Thomas Youm, he completed a high volume of arthroscopic procedures, primarily of the knee, hip and shoulder. These ranged from simple injuries occurring in the home or workplace, to complex injuries in recreational and professional athletes.

His subspecialty training focused on the latest arthroscopic techniques for knee ligament reconstruction (ACL), meniscal repair and transplant, cartilage restoration and joint preservation, shoulder stabilization and rotator cuff repair as well as femoro-acetabular impingement and labral tears of the hip.

Preceding this, Shane was awarded the prestigious Calvert Fellowship in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery at the Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth in London. During this 6-month fellowship, supervised by Mr Andrew Wallace and Mr Philip Ahrens, he worked alongside some of the UK’s most preeminent sports surgeons. The fellowship had a subspecialty focus on arthroscopic treatment of shoulder and elbow injuries. While in London, Shane also had the privilege of working with Mr Andy Williams, a world-renowned knee ligament surgeon.

Born in Melbourne, Shane graduated from University of Melbourne Medical School before completing his specialist Orthopaedic surgical training in Melbourne. Shane has published articles and book chapters, as well as technique videos on many aspects of arthroscopic surgery. Shane continues to teach medical students and future orthopaedic surgeons through his association with the University of Melbourne and his public hospital appointments at Austin Health, where he is the Director of Orthopaedic Training.

Married with a young family, Shane continues to chase his childhood pursuits of less than competitive baseball, tennis, and golf.

• St Vincent’s Private – East Melbourne

• The Avenue Hospital – Windsor

• Stronger Richmond Clinic

Mr Blackmore offers no Gap Joint replacement for NIB members.

NIB Preferred Provider

Dr Krishant Naidu is a Melbourne-trained Sport and Exercise Physician. His passion for sport and exercise is evident in his treatment of his patients while utilising the latest interventional techniques.

He believes in effective communication with his patients and referring team, working in close partnerships to achieve the best outcomes.

• Osteoarthritis management (hip, knee, shoulder, elbow, ankle, and wrist): Using a combination of exercise therapy and the latest interventional symptom relief treatments

• Frozen shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis): Ultrasound guided hydrodilatations, suprascapular nerve injections, neuropathic pain medications, guided rehabilitation

• Tendinopathies: Tennis/golfers elbow, rotator cuff tendonopathy, jumper’s knee, achilles and hamstring

• Concussion management: Adults and children, prolonged concussion symptoms, return to work/sport

• Exercise-associated leg pain: Shin splints, compartment syndrome, popliteal artery entrapment, bone stress

• Fracture treatment (non-operative), including stress fractures.

Nick holds a Doctor of Physiotherapy from Bond University and a Bachelor of Sports and Exercise Science. Nick has extensive experience with high-performance sports; his most recent role being Lead Physiotherapist at Western United FC, as well as working with Essendon AFL, Wellington Hurricanes Rugby Union Club, Diamond Valley NBL1, Powerhouse Rugby Union, Oakleigh Cannons FC, and Edithvale Aspendale FNC. 

Nick specialises in lower limb injuries, particularly ACLs. He takes a hands-on, holistic approach to rehabilitation, tailoring treatments to each patient’s unique needs. Passionate about continuous learning, Nick stays up to date with the latest evidence-based practices to provide the best management and care. He is currently undertaking a Master’s of Sport and Exercise Physiotherapy. Nick prides himself on making every patient’s journey not only effective but something they actually enjoy!