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Introduction
editPeter Selvaratnam is an Associate Clinical Professor, Australian Specialist musculoskeletal physiotherapist, academic, and researcher. He is recognised for his contributions to medical research, and physiotherapy practice, particularly in the areas of musculoskeletal physiotherapy.[1], pain management, and professional development.
Early Life and Education
editBorn in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Peter Selvaratnam attended St. Thomas's College, Mount Lavinia, and later St. John's College, Jaffna. For his University education, he immigrated to Australia and pursued Physiotherapy studies in Melbourne. Peter Selvaratnam is married to Gia and they have four children. He obtained a PhD in medicine anatomy from the Faculty of Medicine, Monash University and became a specialist in musculoskeletal physiotherapy.
Sports
editPeter Selvaratnam played first-eleven cricket for St. John’s College and holds a record for carrying his bat with an unbeaten century. He represented Sri Lanka’s northern province under-19 team against Javed Miandad’s Pakistan team. He also represented the province in hockey and soccer.
In Melbourne, he played cricket for Northcote Cricket Club where Australian Test cricketers Bill Lawry, Gary Cosier and Rodney Hogg played.
Career
editSelvaratnam is a Doctor of Medical Anatomy and a Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist, awarded by the Australian College of Physiotherapists in 2007. He is an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of Melbourne and has held visiting lecturer positions at La Trobe University and Monash University.
His clinical practice focuses on complex conditions involving the spine, neck, headaches, migraines, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction, tinnitus, and hyperacusis. He is known for providing second opinions and is sought after for his expertise.
Selvaratnam has a distinguished career in research. He has published extensively on topics related to the spine, referred pain [2], headaches, and the relationship between the neck, jaw, and headaches [3]. His research also encompasses sports physiotherapy and post-surgical pain management [4]
Honours and Awards
editIn recognition of his outstanding contributions, Dr. Peter Selvaratnam was awarded the prestigious Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in 2021 [5]. This honour acknowledges his dedication to physiotherapy [6], research, professional development, and humanitarian work.
Legacies
editPeter Selvaratnam is a leader in the physiotherapy profession. He has served as an examiner for specialist physiotherapy candidates and provides medico-legal opinions. He has been instrumental in developing and delivering educational programs, including the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) Dry Needling programme [7] since 2004 and The University of Melbourne dry needling programme for the clinical doctorate and Masters programme.
Selvaratnam is actively involved in voluntary work at the Jesuran Wellness Centre and mentors physiotherapy colleagues.
Selvaratnam is an author and co-editor of several physiotherapy textbooks, including "Headache, Orofacial Pain and Bruxism: Multidisciplinary Approach to Diagnosis and Management" and "Sports Physiotherapy." Furthermore, he has also authored a book titled "Healing of the Hurting and Helping the Wounded” and has served as an expert witness for legal matters since 1990.
References
edit- What is Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy? - AIMST University. (2021, January 8). AIMST University. https://aimst.edu.my/event-news/what-musculoskeletal-physiotherapy/
- Referred Pain. (2010). Physiopedia. https://www.physio-pedia.com/Referred_Pain
- Harvard Health Publishing. (2019, February 5). Headache: When to worry, what to do - Harvard Health. Harvard Health; Harvard Health. https://www.health.harvard.edu/pain/headache-when-to-worry-what-to-do
- Post-Op Pain: Management & Recovery After an Operation - Made for This Moment. (n.d.). Made for This Moment | Anesthesia, Pain Management & Surgery. Retrieved May 28, 2024, from https://www.asahq.org/madeforthismoment/pain-management/types-of-pain/post-op/
- Order of Australia. (2021). https://australian.physio/home/highlights/physiotherapist-honoured-australia-day-award
- What Is Physio? Physiotherapists help improve quality of life. (2024). https://choose.physio/what-is-physio
- Dry Needling. (n.d.). APTA. Retrieved May 28, 2024, from https://www.apta.org/patient-care/interventions/dry-needling
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- ^ "Referred Pain". Physiopedia. 2010. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ "Headache Pain: When to Worry, What to Do - Harvard Health Publishing". Harvard Health. 2010-04-06. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
- ^ "Post-Op Pain - Management & Recovery | Made for This Moment". Made For This Moment | Anesthesia, Pain Management & Surgery. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
- ^ "Physiotherapist honoured in Australia Day award". AUSTRALIAN PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSOCIATION. 2021. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
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