Master of Physiotherapy Studies, University of Queensland 2021 Master of Sport and Exercise, University of Southern Queensland 2019 Bachelor of Science – Psychology (Honours), University of Queensland 2015 Member of the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science Member of Dance Medica Member of APA musculoskeletal and sports national groups
Emma Cameron brings an unusual combination of qualifications and lived experience to her physiotherapy practice. With a Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Honours), a Masters of Sport and Exercise Science, and a Masters of Physiotherapy, Emma's academic foundation is broader and deeper than most — and it shows in the way she approaches patient care. She integrates her understanding of psychology, human movement and clinical physiotherapy into treatment plans that address not just the injury but the person experiencing it.
Many families coming in for dance physiotherapy will already know Emma. She spent years fitting pointe shoes before physiotherapy, giving her an intimate understanding of the foot and ankle demands of ballet, the common problems that arise from poor fit or premature progression to pointe, and the trust that comes from being known in the dance community. Her clinical background in ballet and her early career in the dance world are an unusual and genuinely valuable combination.
At the core of Emma's clinical approach is a commitment to functional movement problem-solving — understanding not just what is injured but how the injury is affecting the way someone moves, exercises or participates in the activities that matter to them, and designing rehabilitation that closes that gap. Whether the goal is returning to sport, managing a training load, getting back to the gym or simply moving through daily life without pain, her exercise science background means her approach is specific, progressive and evidence-based.
Special interests
Dancers — including pointe readiness assessment, shoe fitting advice and the full spectrum of dance injuries across ballet, contemporary and other styles
Supporting adolescent dancers for pre-pointe readiness and pre-professional training
Lower limb conditions — foot, ankle, knee and hip injuries across sporting and dance populations
Exercise prescription for performance enhancement and injury prevention
Clinical Pilates — particularly in a performance enhancement context
Functional movement assessment and rehabilitation for sport, exercise and daily life tasks
Cervical and thoracic spine and rib conditions
Emma holds Pilates certification and has a particular interest in using Pilates as a precision tool for building the strength, body awareness and movement quality that underpin both injury prevention and performance. Her exercise science background means her exercise prescription is specific, progressive and evidence-based.
She works across the full range of physiotherapy presentations at Articulate but is most at home with the complex intersection of performance, load management and movement quality that characterises dance and athletic presentations. Her approach is holistic without being vague. She combines genuine warmth and patient-centred care with skilled, targeted exercise prescription.
Emma is a member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association including the APA Musculoskeletal and Sports national groups, the International Association for Dance Medicine and Science, and Dance Medica.
Training and Professional Development
Pilates Mat Work Certification, Studio Pilates 2021
Pilates Reformer Certification, Studio Pilates 2021
Pilates for Dancers, APPI 2021
Pilates for Kids & Teens APPI, 2021
Foot and Ankle in Sport & Dance, APA 2021
Approach to Chronic Low Back and Leg Pain, APA 2022
Supporting adolescent dancers for pre-pointe readiness and pre-professional training, APA 2024
Cervical, thoracic spine and ribs: Functional assessment and treatment, APA 2024
