Reggie Heywood
Director - Abundant Exercise & Physiotherapy
Physiotherapist (APAM) | Accredited Exercise Physiologist (ESSAM)
Accredited Exercise Scientist (ESSAM) | Strength & Conditioning Coach (ASCA)
B.Ex.S.S (Hons - Clin Ex Phys), M. Phty (UQ)
I am an Exercise Physiologist, Physiotherapist & Sports Scientist that has worked clinically in Brisbane, QLD since 2016. Using precise exercise and manual therapy approaches, I’ve developed expertise in enhancing the quality and ease of human movement with a goal of helping people to be their strongest and healthiest.
Since 2012, years of experience in strength & conditioning for a variety of sports (in addition to a competitive weightlifting background) has provided me an understanding of the training demands of Athletes, ranging from developmental to Olympic levels. Throughout this time, I’ve helped hundreds of elite and recreational athletes reach their goals by combining cutting-edge science with tried-and-true techniques for success. Following my own injuries that changed the way I moved and lived, I‘ve grown a strong passion for helping people return to activities they love doing most.
Combining this with my teaching role as a Clinical Educator for the School of Human Studies and Anatomy Tutor for the Faculty of Medicine, University of Queensland - I’ve developed an appreciation for the intricacies of human movement, learning and how optimising these can achieve peak health and performance.
I thoroughly believe that movement is medicine, and that educating and empowering people to self-manage their existing injuries or health concerns is key to leading a healthy and fulfilling life.
Special Interests
Cancer Care, Exercise Oncology & Mens Health
Exercise-based Mental Health Interventions
Concussion, Headaches and Vertigo
Sports Injury management & Sport Science Performance Testing
Workers Compensation/Return-to-Work, Neck Pain & Headaches, Concussion & Vertigo
Body Composition/Weight Management for Diabetes, Cardiovascular & Metabolic Diseases
Additional Training
Dry Needling & Advanced Dry Needling
Acupuncture & Myofascial Cupping
RockTaping/Kinesiotaping
MSK Ultrasonography for Neck, Back, Shoulder, Hip, Lower Limb & Foot
Registered ASCA Strength & Conditioning Coach
APA Sports Physiotherapy 1
Publications
Check out my blog/resources - where I share with you my research, experience, and thoughts behind how I integrate rehabilitation, performance training and exercise/sports medicine to help people become the strongest & healthiest version of themselves.