Dharani Nagarajan Physiotherapist

Dharani is a Titled Cancer Physiotherapist as awarded by the Australian Physiotherapy Association and an Accredited Lymphoedema Practitioner. She has over 20 years of clinical experience and has extensive experience in the following areas: • Cancer rehabilitation including management of fatigue, post-surgical and post-treatment rehabilitation, axillary web syndrome (cording), scar management and chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy. • Lymphoedema diagnosis and management. • Lipoedema diagnosis and management. • Parkinson’s Disease, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) and Corticobasal degeneration (CBD) and Multiple Sclerosis (MS). • Vestibular rehabilitation, dizziness, balance difficulties and management of falls. Dharani is available for clinic appointments at Integrated Specialist Centre in Blackburn as well as home-visit appointments. Dharani brings deep, genuine knowledge and skill to every consultation. Her approach is always person-centred — she takes time to understand your specific circumstances, lifestyle and goals before developing a treatment plan for you. She coordinates closely with your medical team to deliver integrated, holistic care. Dharani has worked as a physiotherapist in hospital and community settings including Eastern Health, Monash Health (Kingston Centre), St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne and St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington London. Dharani has a Bachelor of Applied Science- Physiotherapy from The University of Sydney and a Master in Public Health from Monash University. She is committed to evidence-based practice and has published research in social isolation and oncology rehabilitation as well as publications for the Australian Physiotherapy Association. Dharani is a member of the Australian College of Physiotherapists, the Victorian Chair of the Cancer, Palliative Care and Lymphoedema group and also a guest lecturer at Monash University’s Bachelor of Physiotherapy and Doctorate of Physiotherapy courses. Professional memberships and credentials: • APA Titled Cancer Physiotherapist • Accredited Lymphoedema Practitioner • PINC and STEEL (Oncology rehabilitation) • PD Warrior (Parkinson’s Disease) • Cancer Education Facilitator