Our Mission
Our mission is to empower businesses to provide a safe and productive workplace for the benefit of the employer and employee.
On-Site Physiotherapy Early Intervention Programs are vital to a business operating a safe and injury-free workplace that operates to its fullest capacity and productivity. At Industrial Physiotherapy, we provide these programs as well as risk assessments, ergonomics, and much more.
About Industrial Physiotherapy.
Industrial Physiotherapy was started by Scott Hewett, a veteran of the physiotherapy industry. He has over 30 years of experience working as a physiotherapist in private practice, specialising in treating work-related injuries.
Scott had noticed over the years that at least 2/3 of the work-related injuries that came through his clinic doors were injuries that were completely preventable if early intervention was provided within the workplace.
He also observed that the medical model of care for injured workers often caused a significant delay in necessary treatment which caused an extended delay in return to work. It became clear that the employers had very little control over this process.
Scott saw an opening to provide a service that would empower businesses. This will provide considerable savings in the costs associated with workplace injuries, while creating better outcomes for both employees and their employers .
About Scott.
Scott Hewett is the owner and director of Industrial Physiotherapy. He was educated at Auckland University of Technology and received his D Phty in 1988. After a short stint in private practice in Auckland, he moved to Melbourne where he worked for a year at Fairfield Hospital. He then entered private practice where he worked for several years in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, gaining vital experience and knowledge. In 1996 he moved to Brisbane where he started Alpha Physiotherapy which he owned and operated for over 25 years until he sold his clinic and started Industrial Physiotherapy in 2021. Scott has vast experience in treating and preventing work-related injuries and is an expert in manual therapy who prides himself on identifying and treating the source of the injury rather than merely treating the symptoms.
About Sophie
Sophie Bridgeman is a senior musculoskeletal physiotherapist and co-director of Industrial Physiotherapy.
She completed her physiotherapy degree in Berlin, Germany in 2008 and has over 16 years of clinical experience both in private practice and occupational health across Europe and Australia. After relocating to Brisbane, Sophie has worked extensively in musculoskeletal physiotherapy, with a focus on spinal conditions, hip and pelvic dysfunction, and workplace injury management.
Sophie is the founder of Momentum Physio & Rehab, where she continues to treat a broad range of conditions including neck and back pain, joint and soft tissue injuries, and women’s health concerns. She has particular expertise in treating coccygeal and sacroiliac joint pain, and is a qualified manual lymphatic drainage therapist.
In her role at Industrial Physiotherapy, Sophie works closely with businesses to prevent and manage workplace injuries through early intervention programs, ergonomic assessments, and tailored rehabilitation. She has a strong interest in manual therapy and is committed to addressing the underlying cause of injury to help patients return to work safely and effectively.
Outside of work, Sophie is a passionate runner and nature lover who enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and two children.
