Merryn Aldridge graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 2004. She then spent time in Norway where she completed a Research Masters Degree for injury prevention in adolescent female European handball players.

Currently Merryn also works part time at the New South Wales Institute of Sport as rehabilitation and injury prevention service provider and this year started part time lecturing at the Australian College of Physical Education. Merryn is the current Physiotherapist for the Women’s Under 19 National Basketball Team and one of the physiotherapists for the Australian Junior Track and Field team.

Merryn has particular interest in lumbar spine, pelvis and hip related injuries. She has also created specialised rehabilitation programs that focus on safe return to sport and daily activities. Other areas of experience include muscle energy techniques, post natal, re-training functional core stability and control and yoga.

Merryn has been a state and national 200/400m track and field athlete which initiated her desire to work in sport. Currently she keeps fit by running in the local fun runs.