Physiotherapists

Bruce Connor                                    

B.App.Sci. (Physio)
APA Sports Physiotherapist

  

   

Along with Paul Wise and Paul Lew, Bruce established the WHSSPC in 1994. Initially he shared his clinical time with the role as head physiotherapist at Essendon Football Club, a role he continued in until the end of season 2005. From 2006 Bruce changed roles, with Paul Wise taking over as EFC head physio with Bruce remaining as  a member of the EFC physiotherapy team until early 2012. This has allowed him to increase WHSSPC clinic time and take up the position as clinic manager. Bruce brings more than 25 years sports physio experience to WHSSPC and very much enjoyed overseeing the development of our new facilities through 2007 and 2008.

Professional Qualification

1982Bachelor of Applied Science in Physiotherapy
Lincoln Institute of Health Sciences, Melbourne
1999APA Sports Physiotherapist

Professional Honours Awarded

1998Life Member, Essendon Football Club

Professional Associations

Australian Physiotherapy Association
APA, Sports Physiotherapy Group
Sports Medicine Australia

Professional Experience

Team Coverage
Australian rules football
1981-82Essendon FC Trainer
1983-86Essendon FC Physiotherapist
1989-2005Essendon FC Head Physiotherapist
2006-2011Essendon FC Physiotherapist
1990Victorian physiotherapist
1996Victorian physiotherapist
2001 & 2002International Rules Physiotherapist
Employment
1987-88Cannons Sports Club, London
1989-97Prahran Sports Medicine Centre
1990-94Moonee Ponds Physiotherapy Centre
1994-PresentWindy Hill Sports & Spinal Physiotherapy Clinic
Offices Held
1994-96AFL Physiotherapists Association, Treasurer
1997-2003AFL Physiotherapists Association, President
1998 & 2003"Football Australasia" Conference Organizing committee
2001-20032001-2003 AFL Medico legal working party


Paul Wise
B.App.Sci. (Physiotherapy)
APA Sports Physiotherapist

Paul was a cofounder Windy Hill Sports and Spinal Physiotherapy Clinic in 1994. Until 2005 he was the senior clinician and manager of the clinic whilst being a long term member of the physiotherapy team servicing Essendon Football Club. From 2006 until 2011, Paul was head physiotherapist at EFC but has elected to take 2012 off football to spend some time travelling with his family. Outside this, he is once again back at Windy Hill Clinic contributing his extensive sports physiotherapy experience to our team.

Professional Qualification

1986Bachelor of Applied Science in Physiotherapy
1999APA Sports Physiotherapist

Professional Honours Awarded

2005Life Member, Essendon Football Club

Professional Experience

Team Coverage
1984-86Essendon FC Trainer
1983-86Essendon FC Physiotherapist
1987-2005Essendon FC Physiotherapist
2005-2011Essendon FC Head Physiotherapist
1990VFL State of Origin, Assistant Physiotherapist
1995-97Victorian Netball 17 &under Physiotherapist
1997Victorian Netball 21 &under Physiotherapist
1997Victorian Netball Open Physiotherapist
2002-03AIS AFL Academy Squad, Physiotherapist
Employment
1988-89Hawthorn and Reservoir Physiotherapy
1989-94Oak Park Physiotherapy
1994-PresentWindy Hill Sports & Spinal Physiotherapy Clinic



Emma Cransberg
B.Physio B.App.Sci (Human Movement)
P.Grad.Cert. Continence and Pelvic Floor Rehab

Emma joined WHSSPC physiotherapy team in 2002. She combines a unique understanding of overall function with her specific interest and expertise in the pelvic floor region. This enables Emma to provide a rare speciality to the service she is able to offer, combining it with her broader human movement and physiotherapy base. In addition Emma provides our hydrotherapy service which complements the management of other clients at WHSSPC and provides this service to have a specific need for water based therapy.

 

Qualification

1995Bachelor of applied science in Human Movement, University of Ballarat
2000

Bachelor of Physiotherapy, LaTrobe University

2004

2011

Post graduate Certificate in Continence and Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation

Pink Pilates Cancer Rehabilitation Certification

Professional Associations

Australian Physiotherapy Association
Continence and Women’s Health Group
Aquatic Physiotherapy Group

Professional Experience

1994-1995St John of God Hospital, Ballarat. Aquatic Rehabilitation and Pre and Post natal aquatic therapy
2001Darebin Community Health Centre. Physiotherapist Warringal Private Hospital. Acute orthopaedic and cardiovascular physiotherapy
2002-PresentWHSSPC

Special Interests

  • Orthopaedic and musculoskeletal rehabilitation
  • Pre and post pregnancy musculo skeletal physiotherapy
  • Pelvic floor rehabilitation and continence related pelvic floor dysfunction
  • Aquatic therapy for rehabilitation



Chris Mackenzie 

B. (Physio)

Chris joined our Physiotherapy team here at Windy Hill in mid 2011 after having completed his Bachelor of Physiotherapy at University of Melbourne in 2008.  He is a keen athlete continuing to play Volleyball at the State League level whilst completing his Masters of Physiotherapy in Sports.

Qualification

2008Bachelor of Physiotherapy, University of Melbourne 

Professional Associations

2008 - PresentMember Australian Physiotherapy Association
2008 - PresentMember Sports Physiotherapy Group 



Mark Fraser
B.App.Sci. (Physiotherapy)

Mark joined our physiotherapy team in 2003, having graduated from Latrobe University physiotherapy school in 1992. His experience as an AFL footballer, and umpire and 8 years sports physiotherapy experience at McKinnon give him a unique and valuable understanding of the sports environment. In 2008, Mark was  appointed physiotherapist to the AFL umpires and match day runner for Matthew Knights at EFC. In 2009 he joined Paul Wise, Bruce and Paul Lew in an expanded physiotherapy team servicing Essendon FC whilst continuing as physiotherapist to the AFL umpires. In 2010 his already diverse variety of roles with the AFL was be broadened as Mark took over as Chairman of the AFL's Match review Panel. Unfortunately this resulted in him ceasing his involvement with EFC but he continues as Physiotherapist to the AFL Umpires and as a much valued senior clinician here at Windy Hill. In addition, Mark is taking over in 2012 as our clinic manager.

Qualification

1992Bachelor of Applied Science in Physiotherapy, La Trobe University

Professional Experience

1995-2003

McKinnon Sports Medicine Centre

2003-Present

WHSSPC

Other Experience

1989-1994Senior player Collingwood Football Club
1995-2000Senior player Essendon Football Club
2001-PresentAFL Umpire
2004Clinical Pilates Level 1 (DMA)
2006

Dry Needling for Pain Relief Level 1




 


Amanda Schulz

B.Physio (Hons), Post Grad Specialist cert. in Physio (Exercise for Women)

Amanda joined us in January 2009 and has since been an extremely positive addition to our physiotherapy team. Coupled with her clinical here at Windy Hill, Amanda continues her long association with Old Westbourne Amateur Football Club in the Victorian Amateurs.

Qualifications

2004

2007

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours), University of Melbourne 

Post Graduate Certificate (Exercise for Women), University of Melbourne


 

 

 

Professional experience

2005-2008

               

2009-Present

Physiotherapist, Station Spinal and Sports Physiotherapy, Melton

 

Physiotherapist, Windy Hill Sports and Spinal Physiotherapy Clinic

Other experience

2004-05Sports Trainer, 2005 Deaflympic Games
2006Sports Trainer, Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth games 
2008Pregnancy aqua instructor, Melton Waves Leisure Centre

2005-Present

2010                             

Physiotherapist, Old Westbourne Amateur Football Club

U 19 Tournament Physiotherapist, Federation of Oceanic Rugby Union, Samoa