

Enthusiastic physiotherapist with background in sport science and medicine. Excellent interpersonal skills and proficiency in patient assessment, time management and treatment design. Uses previous degrees to become a comprehensive practitioner that is adaptable to any environment, communicating effectively to maximise rehabilitation and to ensure individuals’ understanding of issues that influence recovery. Keen team player, deeply committed to delivering quality care and achieving superior patient outcomes as a member of a multidisciplinary case-management team. I completed a Masters in Physiotherapy at the University of Cumbria in 2011. My academic qualifications include a further Masters in Sport and Exercise Medicine and a BSc in Sport, Health & Exercise Science. I have had the opportunity to work for rugby league and union clubs in different aspects of rehabilitation and exercise prescription; currently working for professional rugby clubs in the Cumbria area. I am trained and certified with the RFL and have completed the Immediate Medical Management on the Field of Play and cover many rugby league games throughout the country. I have a significant interest in lower limb injury and predisposition through fatigue, biomechanics and external factors including surface, drug use and taping. In my position, I have been able to assess and treat a wide array of sporting injuries and develop evidence-based programs, which are specifically suited to the individual athlete. I have been able to use the knowledge from my degrees to develop multifactorial assessments and treatments. I have had the opportunity to work with Stroke patients and develop a clinic whereby individuals were given a tailored exercise program with the aim to restore function, independence and confidence. I am currently working within the NHS as a rotational physiotherapist. Having completed rotations in orthopaedic, trauma, surgical, MSK and neurological. Through my degrees and work within rugby, I have developed the skills to become a versatile practitioner. I am adaptable and able to constantly evolve myself practitioner and I believe working, and learning within a distinguished professional environment, I can only better myself. • MSc Physiotherapy (Accelerated) University of Cumbria 2009-2011 • MSc Sports & Exercise Medicine University of Exeter 2007-2008 • BSc (Hons) Science in Health, Exercise & Sport, University of Wales, Cardiff, 2004-2007 Professionally trained in Acupuncture, massage, kinesiotape and sports taping. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES NHS Cumbria & UHMB - rotational physiotherapist RFL Cumbria Scholarship Program 2012- Physiotherapist Specialist physiotherapist in supporting and facilitating patients early discharge from hospital And providing rehabilitation at home. • Working with U18, U16, U14 Rugby teams, providing on pitch and pitch side management and assessment of injuries. • Assessment of injuries and managing athlete rehabilitation programs. • Involved in case discussions with other members of the MDT as well as parents. Barrow RLFC 2009- Physiotherapist / Sports Medicine Specialist • Organising & prioritising own workload & delegating responsibilities accordingly. • Assessment of injuries and managing athlete rehabilitation programs. • Plan and administer treatments, modalities and therapeutic exercise programs encompassing active and passive ranges of motion, muscle re-education, massage and heat/water/ice/electrical/light stimulation. Produce injury prevention programs relevant to recurrent injuries within the sport. Evaluating, planning and delivering patient specific treatment and rehabilitation On pitch and pitch-side management including emergency situations. Uses Verbal and non-verbal communication skills effectively and adapts manner depending on situation, in order to maintain effectiveness of rapport with patient and medical professionals.
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Available from: April 1st 2017