Don Williams is a Chiropractor and Exercise Physiologist who has worked internationally in rehabilitation and sports injury management. In the late 80 he was an elite junior triathlete. However, his career was cut short following a car accident when he was out training. He was misdiagnosed and poorly managed, As a result he required spinal surgery and rehabilitation. This inspirated him to develop excellence in the diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal disorders. The progression was into a healthcare career spanning more than 30 years in managing and treating people with a range of injuries and requirements,

Internationally recognised for rehabilitation and sports injury management
Don is a highly experienced chiropractor and educator who specialises in diagnosing and treating complex musculoskeletal conditions. His commitment to patient care began with his own story: in the late 1980s, he competed as an elite junior triathlete until a car accident ended his sporting career. Misdiagnosis and poor treatment forced him into spinal surgery and a long rehabilitation. That experience inspired him to dedicate his career to helping others recover properly and return to full function.

Academic & Professional Background

• University Lecturer – He has been a lecturer for more than 20 years in Rehabilitation, Orthopaedics, Anatomy and Physiology with appointments at CQUniversity (Masters of Chiropractic Program), Griffith University (School of Medicine) and University of Queensland (Anatomy Department)

• International Experience – worked across the world in rehabilitation, sports injury management, and multidisciplinary care.

• Conference Speaker – in addition to University lecturing, he has done numerous presentation at conferences covering; hip assessment and management, orthopaedic assessment and management of the knee, rehabilitation, sports testing and training and low back disorders.

• Founder of Institute of Sports and Spines – established the clinic to deliver evidence-based treatment and rehabilitation for athletes and the local community.

Expertise & Approach

Don works with national and international athletes as well as local community members, weekend warriors, and non-athletes. His step-by-step approach is simple and effective:

• Identify the injury with accurate assessment and diagnosis.
• Find the cause to prevent re-injury.
• Deliver the solution with tailored treatment and rehabilitation.

Whether you need support and rehabilitation before or after surgery, pain relief, or performance care, Don uses clinical expertise and practical strategies to help you achieve results. His passion in practice is around giving patients an accurate diagnosis for their presentation and working out a pathway towards results. He sees practice not as a job, but as a joy and challenge every day.

Conditions & Services

Why Choose Don?

• Over 30 years of experience in sports, rehabilitation, and musculoskeletal health.

• International recognition and teaching roles in leading universities.

• Evidence-based, patient-centred care.

• Dedicated to achieving real outcomes—whether that’s pain relief, injury recovery, or long-term performance improvement.

📍 Based at the Institute of Sports and Spines, Tingalpa, Don proudly serves patients from surrounding Brisbane suburbs including Wynnum, Manly, Carindale, Belmont, Capalaba, and the Bayside region.

✅ Book your appointment today and experience expert care tailored to your needs.