Nathan Craig is a senior physiotherapist with experience in multiple areas of physiotherapy. He has special interests in persistent/chronic pain, spinal pain, musculoskeletal conditions and sports injuries. His favourite part of being a physiotherapist is that it allows him to help people on a daily basis and to be involved in their health journey.
As your therapist, Nathan will work closely with you and other members of your health & wellness team, including family & friends, support workers/carers, other allied health professionals, your general practitioner, specialists and surgeons. Nathan believes strongly in frequent and clear communication with your health team to ensure a cohesive treatment plan with aligned goals towards improving your quality of life.
As a previous sufferer of persistent neuropathic (nerve) pain, Nathan also understands the importance of education and self-management to ensure you get the most out of your therapy.
Aside from treating clients that are insured through private health or are uninsured, Nathan also has extensive experience in assisting patients with their case management. This includes clients who are utilising the following funding schemes:
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National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
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WorkCover QLD
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Medicare (Chronic disease management plans (CDMP), formerly known as Enhanced primary care plans (EPC))
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Department of Veteran’s Affairs
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Compulsory Third Party Insurance (CTP) after a motor vehicle accident
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National Injury Insurance Scheme QLD (NIISQ)
Publications:
1. Day, Melissa A, Brinums, Melissa, Craig, Nathan, Geffen, Laurence, Geffen, Saul, Lovai, Miriam and Geffen, Gina (2017). Predictors of Responsivity to Interdisciplinary Pain Management. Pain Medicine (Malden, Mass.), 19(9), 1848-1861. doi: 10.1093/pm/pnx169
2. Day, Melissa A, Oehlerich, Madeline, Chapman, Miriam, Craig, Nathan, Geffen, Gina, Geffen, Laurence, Geffen, Saul, Hobson, Joshua (2021). Large-scale Replication of Psychological Outcomes in a Community-based Interdisciplinary Pain Management Program. Clinical Psychologist, 25(1), 98-106. https://doi.org/10.1080/13284207.2021.1900718
