Christopher Hitchins

Professional statement

The current Clinic manager, Senior Physiotherapist at Hiya Health Cleveland, and Head of Health and Performance at Redlands United Football Club, Chris is very experienced managing a range of simple and chronic musculoskeletal and neurological conditions and chronic diseases, and believes everyone should be able to access the same high quality treatment afforded to professional athletes. 

Through his early sporting life and suffering injuries and set-backs, through to his experience managing his own lumbar disc herniation, Chris has first-hand experience in managing injuries and appreciates the importance of high quality care and effective treatment for all conditions. 

Christopher holds a Bachelor of Exercise Science and a Master of Physiotherapy, and is currently completing the ‘FIFA diploma of Sports Football Medicine’ equipping him with a comprehensive understanding of movement science and clinical care. His commitment to ongoing learning ensures he stays at the forefront of physiotherapy practices to deliver the best possible outcomes for his clients.

Outside the clinic, Christopher enjoys taking his dog Ronald to the beach, spending quality time with his wife Kaitlyn, and exploring local coffee spots. Chris enjoys playing football, going for runs and hitting the gym. 

Post-graduate Qualifications and Competencies:

• ASCA Level 1 Strength and Conditioning Coach
• APA Sports Physiotherapy Level 2
• Dry Needling Certification
• Wheelchair Prescription 
• Wheelchair Maintenance
• Upper Limb Spasticity Management 

Professional interests

• Muscle Tears 
• Tendon Injuries and tendinopathy 
• Ligament injuries such as ACL tears 
• Joint dislocations and instability 
• Manual Therapy & Dry Needling 
• Work Injury and return to work planning 
• Headaches and neck pain 
• Stroke, Brain Injuries, and complex rehabilitation