Business Details
37 Years
experience
Your Trusted Physiotherapist in Bentleigh
Established in 1989, our practice delivers personalised physiotherapy care focused on musculoskeletal pain and injury management. With over three decades of clinical expertise, we specialise in treating back, neck, shoulder, arm and leg conditions across all activity levels. Our hands-on manual therapy approach addresses sports injuries, workplace strains and chronic discomfort through one-on-one consultations. As Bentleigh's most experienced physiotherapist, we combine technical proficiency with clear patient education to resolve mechanical deficits efficiently.Our commitment to professional development extends to mentoring physiotherapists and students in manual therapy techniques. Having worked with major employers like Australia Post and Coles, we maintain strong community ties while upholding rigorous clinical standards. Our treatment philosophy prioritises swift resolution through joint mobility restoration complemented by targeted exercises. The practice maintains unhurried appointments and comfortable facilities to optimise patient outcomes.
Services
Physiotherapy
Manual Therapy
Injury Management
Sports Injury Treatment
Workplace Injury Treatment
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of clinical experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy
- Our sole practitioner model ensures consistent, personalised treatment
- Specialised manual therapy techniques resolve mechanical deficits effectively
- Proven track record working with major employers including Australia Post
- Mentoring program maintains cutting-edge clinical knowledge and techniques
Services
Physiotherapy
Comprehensive musculoskeletal treatment addressing back, neck, shoulder, arm and leg conditions through manual therapy and exercise programs. Specialising in resolving mechanical joint restrictions causing pain. Treatments tailored to individual needs across all age groups and activity levels.
Manual Therapy
Specialised joint mobilisation techniques to restore normal range of motion and alleviate pain. Focuses on mechanical deficits causing musculoskeletal discomfort. Combines movement restoration with patient education for lasting results. Effective for acute and chronic conditions.
Injury Management
Targeted treatment plans for sports and workplace injuries. Addresses both immediate pain relief and long-term prevention strategies. Incorporates ergonomic advice and activity modification. Proven track record with major corporate clients including Australia Post and Coles.
Sports Injury Treatment
Specialised care for athletic injuries focusing on rapid recovery and performance optimisation. Combines manual therapy with sport-specific rehabilitation. Addresses common sporting injuries across various disciplines. Emphasises injury prevention education.
Workplace Injury Treatment
Tailored rehabilitation programs for work-related musculoskeletal conditions. Focuses on ergonomic solutions and functional capacity restoration. Collaborates with employers to facilitate safe return-to-work processes. Experienced with workers' compensation claims management.
People
Brendan Dax
Principal Physiotherapist
Qualified physiotherapist with over 30 years clinical experience in Bentleigh. Specialises in musculoskeletal pain management and manual therapy. Former physiotherapist for Springvale Football Club. Provides mentoring to physiotherapists and students in manual therapy techniques.
Questions
What physiotherapy services do you offer?
We specialise in manual therapy for musculoskeletal pain, treating back, neck, shoulder, arm and leg conditions. Services include sports injury rehabilitation, workplace injury management, and chronic pain treatment.
Do you offer mentoring for physiotherapists?
Yes, we provide one-on-one mentoring sessions for physiotherapists and students focusing on manual therapy techniques. Sessions cost $99 including GST for 30 minutes.
What are your appointment hours?
We operate Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 6:00pm by appointment only at our Bentleigh and Dandenong North clinics.
How do I book an appointment?
You can book online through our website or contact us directly at 03 9557 7377. Appointments are available Monday-Friday 8am-6pm.
What areas do you service?
We serve Bentleigh and surrounding areas from our primary clinic, plus Dandenong North from our second location at 1399 Heatherton Rd.
What makes your treatment approach unique?
Our sole practitioner model ensures consistent one-on-one care. We combine manual therapy with patient education to resolve mechanical deficits efficiently, typically achieving results within 2-3 sessions.
