Kharis Jayawardhana is a dedicated Physiotherapist with a background in high-performance sports medicine, most notably serving as the Head Physiotherapist for the Queensland Reds Rugby Union Super W team. Her career is defined by extensive experience providing medical coverage for elite athletes across a diverse range of disciplines, including professional and club-level Rugby Union, semi-professional Tennis, and various Football (Soccer) clubs. Kharis’s extensive experience also extends to the performing arts, having supported dancers of all levels and the Queensland Theatre Company.
Clinically, Kharis identifies as a practitioner who “loves rehabilitation” and thrives when working with elite athlete populations. She has a clinical interest in comprehensive post-operative rehabilitation and the management of complex ACL injuries, utilising a variety of conservative, surgical, and cross-bracing protocols. Her clinical focus is particularly sharp regarding the management of stress fractures, gym and lifting-related injuries, and tendon rehabilitation for both the upper and lower limbs. Kharis is also highly skilled in treating the neck, upper and lower back, including SIJ related low back pain.
Kharis Jayawardhana is a dedicated Physiotherapist with a background in high-performance sports medicine, most notably serving as the Head Physiotherapist for the Queensland Reds Rugby Union Super W team. Her career is defined by extensive experience providing medical coverage for elite athletes across a diverse range of disciplines, including professional and club-level Rugby Union, semi-professional Tennis, and various Football (Soccer) clubs. Kharis’s extensive experience also extends to the performing arts, having supported dancers of all levels and the Queensland Theatre Company.
Kharis Jayawardhana's Clinical Areas of Interest
- ACL Rehabilitation (Surgical, Conservative, and Cross-bracing protocols)
- Post-operative Rehabilitation (all areas)
- SIJ and Low Back Pain
- Tendinopathy and Tendon Rehab (Upper and Lower Limb)
- Stress Fracture Management
- Gym and Lifting Injuries
- Running injuries
- Concussion & Return to Activity
Eddie Hess' Experience
- Head Physiotherapist – Queensland Reds Rugby Union Super W
- Rugby Union (Professional and Club level)
- Track and Field (all levels)
- Tennis (Semi-professional)
- Football / Soccer Clubs
- Queensland Theatre Company
When she isn’t helping athletes return to the field, Kharis stays active through her own Hyrox training, HIIT, and resistance training at the gym. A self-described coffee connoisseur, you’ll find her enjoying a cold brew in the summer or a double-shot latte during the winter months, ideally paired with a surprise sweet treat. Whether she’s out for a run or following the Rugby League and Union, Kharis brings a high-energy, personable approach to everything she does.
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Seeking evidence-based assessment and guidance following a head injury or concussion? Schedule an appointment online with Physiotherapist Kharis Jayawardhana at QSMC Bowen Hills for targeted recovery and return-to-play support.
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