Dr Eliane Machado, Senior Physiotherapist and PhD, Tarragindi Brisbane

Senior physiotherapist (PhD).

Dr Eliane Machado.

PhD in Health Sciences (Physiotherapy) Federal University of São Carlos, Brazil, 2025
Master of Science in Physiotherapy, Federal University of São Carlos, Brazil, 2021
Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Pontifical University of Minas Gerais, Brazil, 2017.
Eliane conducts consultations in both Portuguese and English.

Eliane is a physiotherapist with a PhD in Health Sciences (Physiotherapy), bringing exceptional depth in musculoskeletal rehabilitation, biomechanics, and chronic pain management.
Her doctoral research focused on lower limb biomechanics and patellofemoral pain, investigating how movement patterns, strength, and training factors influence knee pain and performance. This advanced academic training underpins her highly refined clinical reasoning and evidence-based approach to assessment and treatment.

With over six years of experience across private practice, research, and multidisciplinary healthcare environments, Eliane has worked with a broad range of conditions including:

• Persistent and complex musculoskeletal pain
• Patellofemoral and other knee conditions
• Shoulder pain and overhead athlete injuries
• Low back pain
• Post-operative rehabilitation
• Sports-related injuries

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Eliane combines thorough assessment with personalised rehabilitation programs designed to restore strength, optimise movement, and build long-term resilience. She has a strong focus on exercise prescription and functional progression, ensuring patients return safely to work, sport, and meaningful activity.

Her research experience at the Federal University of São Carlos (Brazil) and The University of Queensland includes 3D motion capture analysis, EMG assessment, clinical trials, and systematic reviews. She translates complex biomechanical data into clear, practical rehabilitation strategies tailored to each individual.

Eliane also integrates Pilates-based rehabilitation and manual therapy techniques, including myofascial release, where appropriate.

She is passionate about collaborative, patient-centred care and empowering individuals through education and structured rehabilitation planning.

​Research Publications
Eliane has published peer-reviewed research in biomechanics, running-related injuries and clinical rehabilitation, with work appearing in the Journal of Biomechanics, Physical Therapy in Sport, and the Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy.

• Machado, E.M. et al. (2025) – Runners’ lower limb kinematics and training characteristics interactions associated with the occurrence of patellofemoral pain. Journal of Biomechanics (Vol. 190:112874). Abstract and details: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40716118/
• Machado, E.M. et al. (2023) – Association of trunk and lower limb factors with shoulder complaints and sport performance in overhead athletes: A systematic review with GRADE recommendations and meta-analysis. (Physical Therapy in Sport).
• Machado, E.M. et al. (2023) – Influence of quarantine during COVID-19 on physical and psychosocial aspects in athletes. (Global Health Journal).
• Machado, E.M. et al. (2022) – Influence of lower limb torque, range of motion and foot alignment in patellar rotation in athletes. (Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy).
• Machado, E.M. et al. (2021) – The effectiveness of a Pilates protocol and spine-focused education program in chronic nonspecific low back pain: a randomised controlled trial. Full text available via Brazilian journal platform: https://revistas.usp.br/actafisiatrica/article/view/190072

Training & Professional Development

• PhD in Health Sciences (Physiotherapy) – 2025
• Visiting Research Student, The University of Queensland – 2024
• Master of Science in Physiotherapy – 2021
• Bachelor of Physiotherapy – 2017
• Visiting Scholar – Athletic & Rehabilitation Therapy (Honours) – 2016
• FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine
• PHAST Certification in Sports Therapy (180 hours)
• Certification in Pilates Method
• Certification in Myofascial Release
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Certification
• ​Member – Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA)

Eliane currently consults Monday through Friday.

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