Team
The Parks Recreation and Sports Centre Allied Health Team
Andrew Troung
Exercise Physiologist
Andrew completed his Bachelor of Human Movement (Exercise & Sport Science) at the University of South Australia in 2016 and went on to graduate with a Masters of Clinical Exercise Physiology from Deakin University in 2020.
Since then, Andrew worked in both clinical private practice and corporate health settings, before joining the YMCA Parks Allied health team in April 2022. He has a passion for working with clients with cardiovascular and metabolic disease, musculoskeletal injuries particularly the shoulder and knee, along with those with cognitive and physical disabilities.
During his studies, Andrew worked as a Strength and Conditioning/Rehab Coach at both amateur and state-level football clubs in SA including Woodville-West Torrens Football Club. He also has a strong swimming background and has been the Head Coach of the UniSA Swimming Club since 2020.
Andrew is also currently studying his Diploma in Remedial Massage Therapy to compliment his Exercise Physiology services. He enjoys participating in different sports including swimming, football, badminton, and cycling.
Joshua Frkic
Exercise Physiologist
Josh has been working as an Exercise Physiologist since graduating with a Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology from the University of South Australia in 2018.
He has a broad range of experience prescribing and delivering exercise to clients of diverse conditions and presentations. Josh has a passion working with children and clients with disabilities.
Josh works 3 days a week at The Parks Allied Health Clinic, along with 2 days at a multidisciplinary clinic in Albert Park, giving him a unique perspective to treating clients of all ages and stages of their condition or injury.
Outside of work, Josh enjoys participating in a variety of exercise such as gym, basketball, football, running, and cycling. He also has a border collie puppy named Fergus who makes for a good walking and running companion!