Dr David Anderson
Specialist Spine Physiotherapist
Dr David Anderson (PhD) is a consultant physiotherapist with extensive experience in the management of acute and chronic spinal conditions. He has worked closely with orthopaedic surgeons and neurosurgeons in both hospital and multidisciplinary private practice settings, including Prince of Wales Private Hospital and Sydney Spine Institute.
About Dr Anderson
Biography
His clinical expertise includes the assessment and treatment of complex spinal pain conditions, particularly before and after spinal surgery. Dr Anderson completed his PhD on improving outcomes for spinal stenosis at The University of Sydney in 2021. With qualifications in both Physiotherapy and Exercise Physiology, he combines hands-on treatment with evidence-based exercise prescription to support recovery and long-term function.
In addition to clinical practice, Dr Anderson is an academic and researcher within the Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney. His research is on improving outcomes for people with spinal pain, cervical myelopathy, lumbar spinal stenosis, and placebo methodology. His doctoral research included the design and delivery of a landmark clinical trial investigating the management of lumbar spinal stenosis.
Professional Profile
Credentials
- PhD, The University of Sydney
- Master of Physiotherapy, University of Sydney
- Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology (Dean’s Merit List Award), Charles Sturt University
- Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science, Australian Catholic University
- Australian Physiotherapy Association
- North American Spine Society
- International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine (ISSLS)
- AO Spine
- Spinal pain conditions
- Lumbar spinal stenosis
- Cervical myelopathy
- Pre- and post-operative rehabilitation
- Non-surgical rehabilitation
- Expert opinion cases
