Michael Morrison

Senior Physiotherapist with 12+ years of experience in multiple settings within Physiotherapy including Private Practice, Community and NHS outpatients across both Australia and the United Kingdom. I have a strong interest and passion in the rehabilitation of the person through exercise based rehab, health education as well as addressing the interaction between the patients environment, mental health and their lifestyle to achieve a long term sustainable healthy outcome.

Senior Physiotherapist at Evoker Premium Physiotherapy (2019-09 – Present)

Senior Physiotherapist and head of Exercise based rehabilitation in one of Sydney's leading private practices.

• Senior Physiotherapist and head of Exercise based rehabilitation in one of Sydney's leading private practices.
• Provided treatment and performed assessments for a variety of musculoskeletal conditions through evidence based treatment with a strong emphasis on strength based rehabilitation.
• Returned high-performance athletes and workers to demanding roles through targeted rehab, improving functional readiness and performance.
• Conducted Telehealth sessions with local and international clients focusing on diagnosis and treatment through education and exercise programs.
• Collaborated with surgeons and physicians in multidisciplinary teams to optimize surgical and conservative care plans.

Senior Community Physiotherapist at Fleet Healthcare Sydney (2020-04 – Present)

Manage complex caseloads across musculoskeletal, neurological and aged-care community settings.

• Manage complex caseloads across musculoskeletal, neurological and aged-care community settings, achieving measurable functional gains for clients.
• Develop individualised rehabilitation plans based on goal-focused assessments that increase patient independence in home environments.
• Coach carers and support workers in safe transfer and exercise techniques, reducing reliance on clinician intervention and improving daily care consistency.
• Prepare reports within the Australian National Disability Insurance framework to support funding, care planning and measurable client outcomes.

Senior Physiotherapist at Sussex MSK Partnership Physiotherapy (2017-08 – 2019-09)

Assessed and treated diverse acute and chronic musculoskeletal and perioperative patients using exercise-based plans with measurable recovery outcomes.

• Assessed and treated diverse acute and chronic musculoskeletal and perioperative patients using exercise-based plans with measurable recovery outcomes.
• Integrated patients' lifestyle and mental health factors into holistic treatment plans, producing observable functional improvements.
• Mentored Band 5 physiotherapists through joint clinics and reflective supervision to improve clinical reasoning and case management.
• Collaborated with psychologists in a mental health–focused program to reduce musculoskeletal symptom severity linked to stress and depression.
• Coordinated interdisciplinary care with osteopaths, podiatrists, and advanced practitioners to streamline patient pathways and outcomes.
• Co-led a quality improvement study on physiotherapists' knowledge of UK physical activity guidelines and increased guideline application within initial assessments.

Physiotherapist at Performance 360 Rouse Hill Sports and Injury (2014-12 – 2017-05)

Performed independent musculoskeletal assessments and delivered targeted treatments for sporting and workers compensation cases.

• Performed independent musculoskeletal assessments and delivered targeted treatments for sporting and workers compensation cases with measurable patient progress.
• Conducted thorough subjective and objective examinations to create collaborative management plans that improved adherence.
• Refined manual therapy techniques through ongoing self-review and clinical reasoning to optimise patient outcomes.
• Observed and supported private practice operations under mentorship to contribute to business growth and service efficiency.
• Built patient rapport and presented treatments and products persuasively to increase commitment to rehabilitation plans.
• Mentored Macquarie, Sydney and Australian Catholic University students through a structured clinical teaching program.
• Integrated technologies such as Nordbord, Dorsa V and hand-held dynamometry into treatment to enhance screening and objective monitoring.
• Advanced to high-performance physiotherapy in 2017, reflecting increased case complexity and clinical responsibility.

Physiotherapist at Sydney Blue Sox (2014-12 – 2016-01)

Home and away Physiotherapist overseeing the management of acute on field injuries and follow up treatment.

• Home and away Physiotherapist overseeing the management of acute on field injuries and follow up treatment and management of complex cases.
• Return to sport programs focusing on strength and conditioning.
• Applied up to date sports taping.
• Evaluated proper loading programs based on evidence based practice for injury prevention within the baseball context.

Bachelor in Physiotherapy – Australian Catholic University (2011 – 2014)