Partnering with Specialists for Seamless Patient Care
Most frequent EBR Physio questions and answers
Welcome to EBR Physio
At EBR Physio in Bentleigh East, we’ve been supporting local families and their healthcare needs for many years. Our team takes pride in working alongside specialists to ensure patients receive clear, consistent, and effective pathways from prehab through to full recovery.
We recognise that your time is valuable and that your patients’ outcomes reflect on your reputation as well as ours. That’s why we focus on making collaboration effortless: timely communication, evidence-based rehabilitation, and care plans aligned with your preferred surgical protocols.
Why Partner with Us?
- Streamlined pathways – from pre-operative preparation to structured post-operative rehab, we help your patients achieve smoother recoveries.
- Continuity of care – we ensure your patients receive consistent, high-quality physiotherapy that supports your surgical or medical treatment.
- Evidence-based practice – our treatment approach combines hands-on physiotherapy with structured exercise, hydrotherapy, and Clinical Pilates.
- Patient-centred communication – we deliver clear explanations, simple education, and support that empowers patients to take an active role in their recovery.
Our Services
- Prehabilitation – building strength, mobility, and confidence before surgery.
- Post-operative rehabilitation – procedure-specific care to optimise outcomes.
- Hydrotherapy – targeted water-based therapy where clinically appropriate.
- Return-to-sport programs – progressive strength and conditioning to safely resume activity.
- Complex and persistent pain management – tailored strategies for chronic musculoskeletal issues.
- Injury management – from acute presentations to long-term recovery support.
Our on-site rehabilitation gym and access to hydrotherapy allow us to provide a full spectrum of care under one roof.
How We Collaborate With Specialists
When you refer a patient to us, you can expect:
- Regular updates on progress, tailored to your preferred level of detail.
- Concise discharge summaries at the end of care.
- Prompt escalation if a patient’s recovery is not progressing as expected.
- Alignment with your protocols – we are familiar with pathways across hospitals such as Holmesglen, Cabrini, and Linacre, and are always happy to adapt to your preferred approach.
- Partnership opportunities – where appropriate, our physiotherapists welcome the chance to observe surgery (with permissions and patient consent) and to co-develop clear, simple, procedure-specific rehabilitation guidelines for your most common cases.
Our goal is to act as an extension of your team — making rehabilitation seamless, consistent, and aligned with your standards.
Who We Currently Work With
We are trusted by a wide range of orthopaedic surgeons and other specialists across Melbourne. Surgeons in spine, upper limb, hip, and knee specialties entrust us with their patients because of our consistent, compassionate, and collaborative approach.
Our practice is built on long-term professional relationships, and we welcome the opportunity to extend that same level of partnership to you and your patients.
Next Steps
We’d love to connect with you. Whether it’s:
- A quick introductory call
- A meeting at your rooms
- A brief in-service with your team
We’ll make the process simple and on your terms.
Email us directly: info@ebrphysio.com.au
Meet our team:
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Meet our team:
Our team of physiotherapists provides broad expertise across the musculoskeletal spectrum, including spinal conditions, sports injuries, post-operative rehabilitation, hydrotherapy, and Clinical Pilates. Each patient is carefully matched with the physiotherapist whose clinical focus best aligns with their needs.
Michael Wynne - Principal Physiotherapist
Special interests: complex back and neck pain, knee and sporting injuries, headaches, TMJ. Leads our hydrotherapy program.
Lea O'Brien
Expertise: postural neck and back pain, joint replacement physiotherapy. Accredited in Clinical Pilates, PINC Cancer Rehab, and GLA:D hip/knee programs.
Ben Jaffe
Special interests: orthopaedic rehab, spinal injuries, hip, knee, and ankle conditions. Clinical Pilates expertise, GLA:D accredited, and experienced with local football and touch football clubs.
Nick Kee
Expertise: back and hip pain, upper and lower limb tendinopathies. Skilled in Clinical Pilates, strength and conditioning, with additional experience in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Together, our team covers the full musculoskeletal spectrum, ensuring we can match patients with the physiotherapist best suited to their needs.
SERVICES
How EBR Physio Supports Your Patients' Care
Prehab & Post-Op Pathways
Optimising surgical outcomes by building strength, mobility, and confidence before surgery, and supporting faster, safer recovery afterwards.
Sports & Injury Rehab
We guide patients from acute injury through to full return-to-sport, with progressive programs that reduce reinjury risk and restore peak performance.
Persistent Pain Management
We provide tailored, evidence-based strategies that improve function, reduce pain, and support long-term quality of life for patients with chronic conditions.
Hydrotherapy & Rehab Gym
We provide a fully equipped rehab gym on-site and access to nearby hydrotherapy, supporting effective recovery and restored mobility.
Understanding When to Refer
Lower Back Pain - remove
✅ Refer when: movement-dependent pain, likely mechanical, no neurological red flags.
⚠️ Review if: night pain, bowel/bladder symptoms, or worsening neurology.
Shoulder Pain - remove
✅ Refer when: gradual onset, impingement signs, postural or rotator cuff issues.
⚠️ Review if: suspected tear, instability, or frozen shoulder pattern.
Headaches - see above
✅ Refer when: cervicogenic in nature, posture or stress-related.
⚠️ Review if: sudden onset, visual changes, or systemic symptoms.
Sporting Injuries - see above
✅ Refer when: acute injuries, overuse issues, or return-to-play support is needed.
We provide: sport-specific rehab and injury prevention planning.
Cancer Patients
✅ Refer when: the patient needs help managing fatigue, stiffness or strength.
We provide: gentle, evidence-informed movement programs and support during or after treatment.
Pre-hab
✅ Refer when: surgery is scheduled and the patient could benefit from pre-operative strength training.
We help prepare patients for surgery to ensure a smoother recovery.
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Expert Guidance
Meet Our Director - Michael Wynne
As the Director and Senior Physiotherapist at EBR Physio, Michael Wynne brings over 30 years of expertise in spinal conditions and sports injury rehabilitation. His collaborative approach involves working closely with orthopaedic specialists and GPs, ensuring that every patient receives comprehensive care tailored to their needs. Michael is passionate about helping individuals regain their strength and mobility, making him a vital part of our friendly practice in Bentleigh East.
