OUR TEAM

Bruce is an APA-Titled Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist who has been in practice for over 40 years. His areas of special clinical interest include neck and back pain, shoulder pain, orthopaedic shoulder rehabilitation, and vertigo.

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Bruce started his special interest in shoulders during his studies at university - initially a Science Degree majoring in Anatomy, then his Physiotherapy Degree. This special interest continued during his Postgraduate Diploma in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, and while teaching physiotherapy students. In 2020 he published a book for patients: “How to Recover from Shoulder Surgery” (available from reception).

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He started in Private Practice in 1978, and by 1994 was also the Director of Physiotherapy Services at St John of God Hospital Murdoch. Over a 10-year period much of Bruce’s clinical time was spent working with the orthopaedic surgeons at Murdoch to provide shoulder rehabilitation programs.

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He has always said that he is never happier than when working with patients to help them return to a full and active life. As a Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist Bruce has always felt like a clinical detective – watching for clues in a patient’s story and their physical examination, and then coming to a diagnosis of a patient’s pain or dysfunction. He sees that return to normal and pain-free function is a partnership between the therapist and patient, with his role as both treating therapist and educator/coach.

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Bruce has taught physiotherapy students and lectured to medical practitioners about spinal and shoulder rehabilitation. He has been involved in clinical research in his areas of special expertise including the management and treatment of shoulder problems and using shockwave therapy to treat painful tendon conditions.