About Matthew
Advanced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist with almost two decades of experience in the assessment and management of complex musculoskeletal conditions.
Biography
Matthew (“Matt”) Yeates is an Advanced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist with almost two decades of experience in the assessment and management of complex musculoskeletal conditions, across both tertiary hospital and private practice settings.
His clinical background includes senior roles at Austin Health, where he led inpatient and emergency department physiotherapy services, as well as the hospital’s outpatient spinal surgery rehabilitation program. He also led the design and implementation of the Austin Health Back Pain Rapid Access Clinic, improving access and outcomes for patients presenting to the Emergency Department with back and leg pain.
That experience continues to shape how Matthew works today. His approach is built on thorough, patient-centred care — identifying the true cause of a person’s pain through comprehensive assessment, clear communication and an individualised treatment plan, supported by longer consultation times.
At My Advanced Physio, Matthew provides expert assessment and management for people with neck and back pain, sporting injuries, tendon disorders, shoulder, hip and knee conditions, persistent musculoskeletal pain, post-operative rehabilitation, and complex presentations requiring advanced assessment or a second opinion.
Clinical Philosophy
Every consultation starts with listening — understanding what’s actually troubling you, not just the symptom, but how it affects your day-to-day life.
From there, assessment is thorough rather than rushed. Complex musculoskeletal problems rarely have a single, obvious cause, and a clear diagnosis depends on ruling things in and out systematically.
Treatment is grounded in current clinical evidence, and shaped around you specifically — two people with the same injury rarely need the same plan.
Just as important is making sure you understand what’s going on: what is causing your pain, why the recommended treatment makes sense, and what to expect as you recover.
Experience
Almost Two Decades of Experience
Clinical physiotherapy experience across tertiary hospital and private practice settings.
Senior Clinical Leadership at Austin Health
Senior clinical roles within Austin Health's physiotherapy service.
Emergency Department Physiotherapy
Led inpatient and emergency department physiotherapy services.
Spinal Rehabilitation
Led the outpatient spinal surgery rehabilitation program.
Advanced Musculoskeletal Assessment
Advanced musculoskeletal assessment and differential diagnosis of complex disorders.
Back Pain Rapid Access Clinic
Led the design and implementation of the Austin Health Back Pain Rapid Access Clinic, improving access and outcomes for patients presenting to the Emergency Department with back and leg pain.
Areas of Expertise
Matthew provides expert assessment and treatment across five core areas.
Book an appointment with Matthew
Speak with Matthew about your pain, injury or recovery.