Michael Dalgleish is a Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist with a career defined by elite-level high-performance support. With over 30 years of international experience, Michael has served as a cornerstone of medical teams for some of Australia’s most iconic sporting institutions, including an 11-year tenure with the Queensland State of Origin team and 10 years with the Brisbane Broncos. He previously supported six Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) squads across Golf, Rugby League, Women’s Hockey, Football, Women’s Water Polo, and Track and Field, alongside work with the AIS Diving program. His resume spans the globe, having provided international sports coverage and consulting across the UK, USA, Europe, and Asia, particularly within the Commonwealth Games and professional Olympic programs.
Michael has clinical interest in complex problem-solving for musculoskeletal issues, with a particular focus on the spine, hip, shoulder, and lower limb. He is highly regarded for his work with “The Golf Athlete” and “Golf Biodynamics,” providing performance enhancement physical screening for elite, developing, and masters-age golfers. While he enjoys the challenge of returning elite athletes to peak performance, Michael is equally passionate about supporting activity-focused individuals aged 50–80, helping them manage chronic conditions and lower back pain to maintain an active lifestyle.
Michael’s contribution to the profession extends into academia and clinical leadership, having previously served as a Lecturer for the Masters in Sports Physiotherapy at the University of Queensland. His extensive background in sports science and physiotherapy allows him to bridge the gap between rehabilitation and long-term athletic development. Beyond his clinical work, Michael provides specialised services including sports screening and Medicare-supported care for his long-term client base.
Michael Dalgleish's Clinical Areas of Interest
- Spinal Health: Clinical management of the spine and chronic lower back pain.
- Golf Performance: Performance enhancement physical screening and injury management via "The Golf Athlete".
- Lower Limb & Joints: Targeted rehabilitation for injuries involving the hip, shoulder, and lower limb regions.
- Athletic Populations: Extensive experience with runners, triathletes, and athletes in AFL, Rugby, and track and field.
- Lifespan Care: Problem-solving musculoskeletal issues for developing athletes through to active masters-age individuals (50–80 years).
Michael Dalgleish's Representative Team Experience
- Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS): Formerly supported six QAS squads across Golf, Rugby League, Women's Hockey, Football, Women's Water Polo, and Track and Field.
- Rugby League: Team Physiotherapist for the Queensland State of Origin (11 years) and Brisbane Broncos (10 years).
- Commonwealth Games: Physiotherapist for the Australian Commonwealth Games Team.
- National Teams & Olympic Sport: Provided elite coverage for Australian Women’s Hockey, AIS Diving, and Men’s Football, alongside extensive international consulting across the UK, USA, Europe, and Asia.
- Professional Golf: Consultant to multiple PGA and DP World Tour professional golfers.
Michael’s philosophy is rooted in a lifelong love for exercise and the belief that movement is essential at every stage of life. When he isn’t in the clinic or consulting with athletes, Michael stays active through running, swimming, and cycling. At home, he is known as the “Cooking Fairy,” often found preparing meals for his wife or watching his two children perform as musicians. A fan of everything from Formula 1 to Rugby Union, Michael also enjoys the quiet pace of his book club and travelling the world.
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From complex spinal conditions and joint pain to athletic screening and return-to-sport care, book online with Sports Physiotherapist Michael Dalgleish at QSMC’s Bowen Hills clinic.
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