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Management of
Complex Hip Pain

Physiotherapist and researcher Dr. Charlotte Ganderton provides empathetic, evidence-based care focused on your individual hip pain journey.

Senior Clinical Physiotherapist

Charlotte is a leading clinician for complex hip and pelvic girdle pain conditions. Charlotte delivers evidence-based physiotherapy interventions that empower and teach individuals self-management skills to help drive recovery.

Charlotte treats all age groups, but has a special interest in adolescents and early adult populations with hip and shoulder pain conditions, and co-existing invisible illness (e.g., dysautonomia, POTS, connective tissue disorders/hypermobility).

Researcher and Tertiary Educator

Charlotte has a PhD in the physiotherapy management of hip pain. She is a Senior Lecturer at La Trobe University, Bundoora, Australia, working in a combined teaching and research role. She has a passion for research that has a direct positive impact on patient care. She has led multiple clinical trials in people with shoulder and hip pain conditions and strives to integrate her findings into clinical practice.

Clinical Advisor

Charlotte is a Clinical Advisor for WorkSafe Victoria. As an education focused role, she works to ensure care for injured workers is optimised, and that physiotherapy treatment aligns with the Clinical Framework for Delivery of Health Services.

Sport and performing arts 

Charlotte is currently contracted to provide clinical support to Tennis, Table Tennis, and Ice Hockey organisations. Previously, she has worked as a physiotherapist for Cirque du Soleil's Toruk The First Flight, Matilda the Musical, SIX the Musical.

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Research & Publications

Gluteal loading versus sham exercises to improve pain and dysfunction in women with greater trochanteric pain syndrome: a randomised controlled trial

Journal of Women's Health | June 2018

CLINICAL CAPABILITIES

Experience & Expertise

Clinical Practice

Deep expertise in treating complex hip pain through holistic, patient-centered rehabilitation tailored to individual goals and lifestyle.

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NORTHCOTE, VIC | AUSTRALIA

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HEAD OF MEDICAL - WOMEN | AUSTRALIA

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PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Education and Research

Advancing clinical knowledge with published research focusing on the assessment and management of hip and shoulder conditions.

PhD (Physiotherapy)

LA TROBE UNIVERSITY | 2017

Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) / Master of Physiotherapy Practice

LA TROBE UNIVERSITY | 2012

Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching

SWINBURNE UNIVERSITY | 2021

Compensable Health and Medicine Microcredential

MONASH UNIVERSITY | 2025

Clinical Resources

Dedicated to education, resources on this website can be read by people and practitioners seeking to gain knowledge in hip health.

Get in Touch

Whether you're inquiring about specific research projects, clinical consultations for complex hip pain, or general healthcare collaborations, your message is welcome.

Charlotte Ganderton PhD
Physiotherapist & Researcher
Melbourne, Australia

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