Simon Murphy

Director & Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

Simon Murphy is the Director of SM Physio and has more than 20 years of experience in physiotherapy, exercise rehabilitation, workplace injury management, and occupational health. Throughout his career, he has worked across private practice, corporate health, and elite sporting environments, helping people recover from injury and return to their best.

Simon holds a Bachelor of Science (Exercise & Health Science), a Physiotherapy degree, and a Master of Manual Therapy. He is a registered physiotherapist and has extensive experience managing injuries within workers' compensation, motor vehicle accident, and catastrophic injury schemes.

His areas of interest include:

* Workplace injuries and workers' compensation claims
* Musculoskeletal injuries and chronic pain
* Neck and back pain
* Pre and post-surgical rehabilitation
* Functional capacity and return-to-work planning
* Independent physiotherapy opinions and medicolegal assessments

Simon is passionate about achieving practical, long-term outcomes for his clients. His approach combines evidence-based treatment, clear communication, and tailored rehabilitation strategies to help individuals recover safely and confidently while supporting employers and stakeholders throughout the process.

Outside of clinical practice, Simon continues to work closely with organisations across Western Australia to improve workplace health, injury management, and rehabilitation outcomes.