Darren Cheah, Physiotherapist in Fitzroy North

Mr Darren Cheah is a Physiotherapist at Premier Sports Medicine Fitzroy North with a clinical interest in headache, jaw pain, neck pain, lower back pain, knee/hip osteoarthritis and non-operative ACL management.

Darren graduated with Bachelor degrees in Physiotherapy and Anatomy & Human Biology and treated patients in Western Australia before relocating to Melbourne. He brings experience across gym-based rehabilitation, ACL and sporting knee injuries, running knee/hip osteoarthritis programs, strength and conditioning, and return-to-sport rehabilitation.

About Darren

Darren graduated with Bachelor degrees in Physiotherapy and Anatomy & Human Biology and had been treating patients in Western Australia before joining Premier Sports Medicine.

Back in Perth, Darren saw a wide range of clients and took particular interest in running knee/hip osteoarthritis rehabilitation programs, managing patients with ACL and sporting knee injuries, and helping patients find their way back to the exercise they love.

Darren has extensive experience in a gym setting and has completed physio-specific strength and conditioning training. He also has a keen interest in treating migraine/headache patients and is continuing his training in this area at Premier.

Outside work, Darren is an avid music lover, DJ and producer, and can often be found on the dance-floor or behind the decks.

Treatment Approach

Darren takes the time to understand each patient’s symptoms, history and goals before building a treatment plan. His physiotherapy care may include hands-on treatment, movement assessment, education, exercise rehabilitation and practical strategies patients can use between appointments.

For people with headache, jaw pain or neck pain, Darren focuses on identifying contributing factors, explaining them clearly and helping patients make steady progress with a plan that suits their lifestyle.

For knee, hip, ACL and return-to-sport presentations, Darren’s gym and strength background supports a practical, exercise-based rehabilitation pathway.