Libby is a senior physiotherapist who has been with IRS for over 20 years. She has a vast range of experience in community neurological physiotherapy working with a wide range of neurological disorders such as ABI, SCI, Stroke, MND, MS, PD, and many other rare disorders.

Libby’s passion is in assisting clients to achieve their goals and be active in the community. She has helped people to return to activities such as running, riding a bike, swimming and stand up paddle boarding.

Libby has extensive experience in supporting clients in managing:
– spasticity
– pressure care
– postural management and seating
– manual handling and transfers
– vestibular management (dizziness)
– gait disorders
– falls
– challenging behaviours
– dual diagnoses including neurological conditions and mental health disorders

Libby enjoys supporting clients to explore their goals and maximising their function through:
– aquatic therapy (hydrotherapy)
– gym programs
– sports and recreation (past experience in bike riding, running, SUP, swimming – ocean & pool, horseback riding, shot put, discus, javelin, badminton, table tennis)
– specialised equipment prescription including wheelchairs, standing frames, mobility aids, hoists, beds.
– reengaging in or adjusting to changing life roles within the family unit including post childbirth
– use of motivational interviewing to maximise client experience and self efficacy
– postural assessment to maximise seating and lying

Libby is currently leading the team with the move towards embracing artificial intelligence to maximise our efficiencies in the workplace and thus increasing client therapy time.

Outside of work Libby loves spending time with her young family, travelling and participating in a variety of physical challenges.

This year Libby will celebrate 21 years with IRS.