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Simon Raftery
Celebrating 30 years of Physiotherapy Practice 
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Simon Raftery
APA Titled Sports Physiotherapist | ACL & Knee Rehabilitation Specialist | Director, Orthomed Physio With over 30 years of clinical experience, Simon Raftery is one of Singapore's most experienced sports physiotherapists, specialising in the assessment, rehabilitation, and return-to-sport management of knee injuries. His expertise spans the complete spectrum of lower limb conditions, from elite athletes recovering from anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction to individuals seeking to regain confidence after knee surgery. Simon is recognised as an APA Titled Sports Physiotherapist, an advanced professional qualification awarded by the Australian Physiotherapy Association to physiotherapists who have demonstrated a high level of expertise in Sports Physiotherapy. This title reflects extensive postgraduate education, advanced clinical competency, and a commitment to evidence-based practice. His particular clinical interest lies in ACL rehabilitation, complex knee injuries, lower limb sports injuries, and return-to-sport testing, where he combines decades of clinical experience with the latest evidence to help patients achieve the highest possible level of recovery. Professional Philosophy In OrthomedPhysio, we believe in successful rehabilitation that extends well beyond relieving pain. Our approach focuses on identifying the underlying cause of injury, restoring movement quality, rebuilding strength and confidence, and helping each individual safely return to the activities they enjoy. Every rehabilitation programme is individually designed using objective clinical assessment, strength testing, functional performance measures, and progressive exercise prescription. Whether treating a recreational runner, a competitive athlete, or someone recovering from surgery, Simon's goal is always the same, to deliver measurable outcomes through evidence-based physiotherapy. Areas of Clinical Expertise Simon has developed extensive expertise in the management of:
Qualifications
Professional Experience Simon graduated from the University of Sydney in 1994 and celebrates more than 30 years of clinical practice. Throughout his career, he has developed extensive experience treating sporting and orthopaedic injuries in both Australia and Singapore. Before relocating to Singapore, Simon spent approximately 14 years working with professional and amateur sporting teams across Australia, gaining invaluable experience managing elite athletes and complex sporting injuries. For the past 10 years, Simon has served as the Consultant Physiotherapist to Netball Singapore, working closely with athletes to optimise injury prevention, rehabilitation and return-to-performance. His extensive experience enables him to manage patients across every stage of rehabilitation—from the initial injury through surgery, structured rehabilitation, return to sport, and long-term injury prevention. Commitment to Evidence-Based Practice Sports medicine continues to evolve rapidly, and Simon believes ongoing professional development is essential to delivering the highest standard of care. He regularly travels back to Australia to collaborate with and learn from some of Australia's leading Sports Physiotherapists, Orthopaedic Surgeons and Sports Physicians. This ongoing collaboration ensures his rehabilitation programmes reflect current research, contemporary best practice, and the latest advances in sports medicine. Simon integrates scientific evidence with three decades of clinical experience to provide rehabilitation programmes that are both effective and individually tailored. Education and Teaching Simon is a passionate educator who regularly lectures on Sports Physiotherapy throughout Singapore. He has presented educational seminars and professional development programmes for:
Why Patients Choose Simon Patients choose Simon because of his combination of advanced qualifications, extensive clinical experience and specialised expertise in knee rehabilitation. His approach emphasises:
Professional Interests Simon has a particular passion for advancing the rehabilitation of:
Professional Credentials Simon Raftery APA Titled Sports Physiotherapist Bachelor of Science (Anatomy & Physiology), University of New South Wales Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy), University of Sydney Master of Health Science (Sports Physiotherapy), University of Sydney Over 30 years of clinical experience in Sports Physiotherapy and Lower Limb Rehabilitation. |