Professional Overview
I’m a Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapist with a strong background in elite sports, having treated Olympic and Paralympic athletes throughout my career.
Currently, I work with high-performance squads including members of British Gymnastics Trampolining, Britain’s Judo team, and the Paralympic Wheelchair Rugby team, helping them recover from injury, optimise performance, and maintain peak physical condition.
I treat individuals across all ages and abilities — from elite athletes to everyday patients — and take a holistic approach to care, addressing not just the physical injury but also lifestyle, movement patterns, mental wellbeing, and long-term function to deliver personalised, evidence-based rehabilitation.
Clinical Skill Set
As an MSK (Musculoskeletal) physiotherapist, the role demands a balanced combination of clinical/technical skills (hands-on and evidence-based assessment/treatment expertise) and interpersonal skills (building trust, motivating patients, and collaborating effectively). These are drawn from professional standards (e.g., CSP, HCPC, and MSK core capabilities frameworks), as well as common expectations in clinical practice.
Clinical and Technical Skills
These form the core of diagnostic, treatment, and rehabilitation work in MSK physiotherapy:
- Advanced clinical assessment and clinical reasoning — Conducting thorough subjective history-taking, objective examinations (including posture, movement analysis, joint palpation, and special tests), interpreting findings, forming differential diagnoses, and managing uncertainty.
- Manual therapy techniques — Proficiency in joint mobilisations, , soft tissue techniques (e.g., myofascial release, massage, trigger point therapy).
- Exercise prescription and therapeutic exercise — Designing individualised, progressive programmes (strength, mobility, stability, proprioception, functional retraining) tailored to patient goals, condition, and stage of recovery, including load management.
- Pain assessment and management — Evaluating acute/chronic pain mechanisms, using biopsychosocial approaches, and applying strategies like education, pacing, and adjunct modalities.
- Functional movement and biomechanical analysis — Assessing gait, functional tasks, ergonomics, and sport-specific movements to identify contributing factors and prevent recurrence.
- Knowledge of imaging and investigations — Interpreting results (X-rays, MRI, ultrasound) appropriately, knowing when to refer for further tests, and integrating findings into management plans.
- Use of adjunct modalities/equipment — Shockwave, taping (e.g., kinesiology or rigid), rehabilitation tools (resistance bands, foam rollers, weights).
- Evidence-based practice — Applying current research, guidelines (e.g., NICE for back pain, osteoarthritis), and outcome measures (e.g., DASH, Oswestry, KOOS) to guide decisions and evaluate progress.
- Communication skills — Explaining complex concepts clearly (patient education), active listening, providing motivational interviewing, and adapting language to diverse patients (including health literacy considerations).
- Empathy, compassion, and patient-centred care — Building rapport, understanding psychosocial factors (fear-avoidance, beliefs about pain), and promoting shared decision-making.
- Motivational and behaviour change skills — Encouraging self-management, adherence to home exercise programmes, and lifestyle modifications (e.g., activity pacing, weight management).
- Collaboration and teamwork — Working effectively with GPs, consultants, occupational therapists, other allied health professionals, and in multidisciplinary teams (e.g., in first-contact practitioner roles).
- Teaching and coaching — Demonstrating exercises correctly, providing feedback, and empowering patients to self-manage long-term.
- Time management and adaptability — Prioritising in busy clinics, handling complex or challenging cases, and remaining calm under pressure.
- Red flag screening and safety netting — Identifying serious pathology (e.g., cauda equina, fractures, inflammatory conditions) and knowing referral pathways.
Specialist Area
Musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapist currently specialising and continuously completing development courses in individualised rehabilitation for elite Olympic and Paralympic athletes, including combat, trampoline, and wheelchair sports.
Clinical Expertise
Experience in comprehensive musculoskeletal assessment and rehabilitation, with a strong focus on low back pain commonly seen in elite and adaptive sports. Clinical practice is informed by ongoing self-directed CPD, current evidence, and sport-specific demands, delivering individualised rehabilitation programmes for high-performance Olympic and Paralympic athlete.
Professional Experience
- Role / Organisation: MSK Physiotherapist
Clinical Setting: Total therapy – Private Practice
Key responsibilities:
- Completing Initial Assessments, Creating personalised rehabilitation and return to sport programmes for individuals of all abilities.
Key achievements of my patients:
Commonwealth Games Judo Gold Medallist
GB Olympian Judokas
GB Olympian Trampolinist
GB World Games Trampolinist Gold Medallist
GB Paralympic Wheelchair Basketball
Professional Interests & Passions
I am passionate about working with athletes and highly motivated individuals, with a clinical focus on performance-oriented and goal-driven rehabilitation. My practice centres on empowering individuals to take ownership of their rehabilitation and physical development. As a former GB powerlifting record holder with four years of competitive experience, I bring an advanced understanding of biomechanics and gym-based movement, further supported by my current competitive involvement in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at European level.
Professional Memberships
CSP
HCPC
Qualifications:
BsC Physiotherapy, Level 3 Sports Massage, Pregnancy Massage, Level 3 K-Taping
Year of Graduation: 2024
