Karen is a Director of Hallamshire Physiotherapy and was a Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy at Leeds Metropolitan University where she taught on the undergraduate and post graduate courses. Post-graduate students from Sheffield Hallam University undertake clinical placements with Karen and the Neurological team.  She qualified as a physiotherapist in 1987. Her main area of interest is the treatment of neurological conditions including Stroke, Multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury and Parkinsons disease. Additionally she co-ordinates the physiotherapy service at the Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre based at Catcliffe, Rotherham.

She has introduced the PD Warrior programme to Sheffield and is now an Accredited International trainer for PD Warrior programme. Karen teaches across Europe.

Karen provides additional continuing professional development training to local clinicians and she has returned to Sheffield Hallam University as an Associate Lecturer and MSc clinical tutor.

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Hi, I’m Pete and I recently became a Director at Hallamshire Physiotherapy in April 2022. I graduated as a Physiotherapist from Sheffield Hallam University in 2015 and I have just recently completed my Masters degree, in Advancing Neuromusculoskeletal Practice at the University of Nottingham with a first class honours, which I studied part-time alongside working.

I initially started my career as a rotational Physiotherapist in the NHS before specialising in MSK in 2017, before working my way up to an advanced MSK specialist therapist. During this time, I also worked at Sheffield Wednesday Football Club for 6 years as a Physiotherapist, learning about sporting and adolescent Physiotherapy.

My experience within MSK is extensive, working within both primary and secondary care alongside GP’s and Orthopaedic consultants, on the wards with the orthopaedic team following surgery or trauma and finally for the staff physiotherapy team, treating the NHS staff in the hospital.

I began working privately in January 2021 at the Hallamshire Physiotherapy clinic part-time, before gradually increasing my hours to full-time work alongside becoming a Director for the company.

Finally, I also specialise in vestibular treatment, addressing balance and dizziness issues with patients, having worked with the specialist team at the hospital alongside the consultants. I now see both acute and chronic conditions here at the clinic, where I hope to address the problem as well as offer reassurance and education for conditions that can cause high levels of distress.

I am also a very keen sportsman, regularly playing football, golf and cycling, as well as running and weight training to keep myself fit. This drives my interest in rehabilitation.

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Hi, I’m Stephen Thomason and I head up the marketing and sales function of the clinic and a director.

I also own a marketing communications company called Agora Marketing Communications Ltd, based in Buxton https://www.agoramc.co.uk

Hi I’m Mark and I currently work as a private practitioner at Hallamshire Physiotherapy Clinic as well as my role in the Long term Health Conditions Team in the Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust.

I qualified as a Physiotherapist in 1990 and my main area of interest is the management of long term conditions including Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain.

I use the recent evidence within my assessments and treatments that allow me to view the holistic nature of these conditions and help the patient to manage their symptoms and develop strategies for future use.

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Hi I’m Alex and I am a rehab assistant at Hallamshire Physiotherapy. My role involves me assisting in the running of PD Warrior Classes, treating patients with the other therapists and carrying out continuing exercise programmes. I am currently training to be a Physiotherapist at Sheffield Hallam University.

Outside of work I am heavily involved with Field Hockey whether it be playing, coaching or umpiring. I am also currently working towards a Sports Massage and K – Taping qualification to help me in my varied roles.

Hi I’m Kelly and I qualified from Sheffield Hallam University in 2010 with a BSc Hons in Physiotherapy. I have worked in the NHS since 2004 working in Neurology and found this to be my passion. Following my NHS rotations I specialised in Neurology within Derbyshire Community and continue to work there for the NHS. I also work privately for Hallamshire Physiotherapy and my main areas of interest are Acquired and Traumatic Brain Injury, Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke and Parkinson’s.

I jointly coordinates the PD Warrior programme for Parkinson’s patients in Chesterfield.

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Hi, I’m Ian and I qualified in 1999 and started work at the Hallamshire hospital as a rotational physiotherapist. Following this I worked at Sheffield Children’s hospital in an outpatient/orthopaedic role. I left the children’s and started at Claremont hospital where I worked for twelve years in an orthopaedics and outpatient setting. I have worked closely with consultants in post operative rehabilitation, with considerable experience in more complicated shoulder rehabilitation. I developed the outpatient clinic, receiving consultant and GP referrals, some of which continue to date. As well as this I worked with the professional Rapha Condor cycling team, based at Claremont in the small consultant led team.

Following Claremont, I started at Hallamshire Physiotherapy in 2014 as a musculoskeletal outpatient physio treating a variety of orthopaedic and sports related conditions. As well as musculoskeletal conditions, I also worked for several years as a vestibular physio treating and rehabilitating both acute and chronic dizziness and balance related conditions.

I am a very keen fell runner and regular climber. These sports drive my interest in rehabilitating injuries as I fully understand the frustration they can cause.

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Hi, I’m Alan, I qualified from Glasgow Caledonian University in 1999 with a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy.

I carried out my rotational junior training post in Glasgow, before deciding to move to Sheffield, and since then I have worked primarily in musculoskeletal care for the NHS. After spending a few years working in specialised hospital-based clinical areas I progressed in 2008 to a static outpatient role in Primary Care, where I then developed; through clinical experience, peer supervision and appropriate training courses. Following this, I then undertook a strategic programme of supplementary study, including; injection therapy and non-medical prescribing, which permitted me to develop to my current role as an ‘Advanced Practice Physiotherapist’ which I have been carrying out for the last 7 years.

My primary duties in this role include: accurate diagnosing complex musculoskeletal conditions, building patient-centred multi-professional care plans incorporating the requesting of and clinical contextualisation of various radiological and haematological investigations, and regularly administering corticosteroid injections. This role has permitted me to work alongside and create clinical links with, and also benefit from training by some of Sheffield’s leading Orthopaedic, Rheumatology and Pain-Management Consultants.

In the earlier part of my career I also worked as a sports physiotherapist in elite rugby, performing a pitch side and injury treatment role for Currie RFC, based on the outskirts of Edinburgh, and in a similar role in the world of football at the academy of Sheffield Wednesday Football Club, which gave me excellent exposure in dealing with injuries in sport and also within the pressurised environment of professional sport.

In addition, I have worked delivering physiotherapy care in the private sector across the South Yorkshire region gaining experience in both the clinic and occupational healthcare settings, working with clients complaining of musculoskeletal issues.

Throughout my career I have maintained a strong interest around evidence based practice, I completed my MSc Clinical Research in 2013 and have held the role of Audit and Clinical Effectiveness Lead for Musculoskeletal Allied Health Professionals at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust since 2017.

Away from physiotherapy, you will often find me coaching my 10 year-old daughters football team. Recreationally, I enjoy participation in most team sports with particular emphasis on football, together with exercise activity such as working out at the gym and running.

Hi, I’m Georgie and I qualified as a physiotherapist in 2017. I have been a specialist in Respiratory Physiotherapy within the NHS for the past 5 years and have experience with a range of different patient groups, I am committed to helping all my patients achieve their goals to strive for a better quality of life.

I can support you to understand your condition and help with dysfunctional breathing patterns, secretion clearance, long Covid, breathing control and the reduced exercise tolerance that might come with these. Following assessment we can set goals and work together to achieve them.

I am passionate about helping patients with respiratory conditions to live their lives without limitation.

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Hi, I’m Melanie. I qualified as a physiotherapist in 2001 and have since worked in many roles within the NHS, covering all areas of physiotherapy, gaining well rounded experience and specialising in Neurology. I currently work as a clinical lead physiotherapist in the community.

Alongside this role I work for Hallamshire Physiotherapy as a neurological physiotherapist with a specialist interest in Stroke, Parkinson’s, Brain Injury and Multiple Sclerosis, as well as care of the elderly.

I use evidence based practice within my assessments and treatments and have furthered my studies, completing Masters modules at the University of Sheffield, including Understanding Core Stability and Advanced Practice in Neurological Therapy.

I am Bobath trained and my project from the course was published in the national physiotherapy journal SYNAPSE. In addition I completed my PD Warrior training in 2021.

I am also a qualified Pilates instructor and have been teaching Pilates since 2005.  I now combine my specialism of neurology with Pilates and teach ‘Neuro Pilates’.  Neuro Pilates combines traditional Pilates with functional neurological exercises making it an effective form of low impact exercise for people with neurological conditions. Neuro Pilates integrates a series of exercises designed to increase strength, flexibility, improve posture and body awareness.

I also hold several national coaching awards; ISRM fitness leaders, NVQ II sport and recreation multi gym instructor and CCPR community sports leader award, which help me keep my patients fit and active.

I am passionate about helping my patients maximise independence and feel empowered.

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Hi I’m Ryan, I qualified as a physiotherapist in 2013 at Sheffield Hallam University. Over the last decade I have worked in most fields of physio and have specialised in neuro physio since 2018.

I really enjoy helping people get the most recovery out of their bodies following the onset of neurological difficulties.
I’m a keen lover of the outdoors and you will normally find me on two wheels outside when not at work.

I look forward to helping you.

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Hi, I’m Taylor. I am currently providing sports massage treatments at Hallamshire Physiotherapy, aiming to get people feeling great doing the sport they love and in everyday life!

As a very keen road cyclist, racing for numerous teams and still currently racing nationally, I understand the frustration of sporting injuries/issues, and I know the benefit that sports massage can have on performance and in day-to-day life.

I am level 3 qualified, working towards my level 4 qualification which will help to deepen my knowledge and understanding further.

 

Hi I’m Anna – I Graduated from Leeds Metropolitan University in 2000 and I specialise in neurological rehabilitation. I have many years of NHS experience including neurosurgery, neurology, head injuries, spinal injuries, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease and stroke, amongst other conditions. My special interest is within stroke rehabilitation. I joined the neurology physiotherapy team at Hallamshire Physiotherapy Clinic in 2017 initially alongside my NHS role, and have been working solely for Hallamshire Physiotherapy Clinic since 2019. I also provide treatment and rehabilitation as part of the Hallamshire Physiotherapy Clinic team at the Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre in Catcliffe on a regular basis.

I am Bobath trained, and have attended a course on Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) at the FES headquarters in Salisbury for the lower limb. I am a trained “PD Warrior” instructor and run weekly classes both face-to-face and online including providing physiotherapy sessions within the clinic setting, at our gym facility EXERCISE@863 at 863 Ecclesall Road, and in the community.

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Hi, my name is Morgan, I am the Women’s and Men’s Health Physiotherapist at Hallamshire Physiotherapy Clinic. I am an expert in both Obstetrics and Gynaecology Physiotherapy and the treatment of Men’s Health conditions and also work at Kings Mill Hospital in Mansfield as service lead for the Women’s Health and Continence Physiotherapy Service.

I qualified from Sheffield Hallam University in 2006 with a BSc Hons in Physiotherapy and completed my rotations at Kings Mill Hospital before specialising in MSK and Obstetric Physiotherapy at PhysioWorks Sheffield, a small private physiotherapy company.

I have a special interest in research, and having competed my MSc in Clinical Research at the University of Sheffield in 2015, I had published several papers and presented at the World Physiotherapy Congress. Women’s Health Physiotherapy offers a mix of both Obstetrics and Gynaecology patient options as well as Men’s Health.

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Hi I’m Alison and I currently work part time as a private practitioner at Hallamshire Physiotherapy. Previously I have been a Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy at Sheffield Hallam University where I taught on both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

Since qualifying as a Physiotherapist in 1984 my main area of interest has been in Musculoskeletal physiotherapy with a passion for treating sports injuries. I completed my MSc in the management of sports injuries and I have over the years been involved with many sports teams in Sheffield.

At the centre of my treatment approach is analysis of movement,  reviewing the problems people encounter and helping them to develop strategies to prevent recurrence of their injuries.

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Hi, I’m Becky and I am a MSK specialist Physiotherapist.

I qualified as a Physiotherapist in 2013 from Sheffield Hallam University with a First-class Honours degree. I started my career as a rotational physiotherapist before specialising in MSK in 2015.

I currently work in the Physiotherapy Department at the Hallamshire Hospital managing patients with acute and long-term conditions. This includes setting up and running the Haemophilia Service within the physiotherapy team where I am a clinical specialist.

I have previously worked for Sheffield FC Ladies, Sheffield United Girls Academy and have run an exercise group for people with Axial Spondyloarthropathy (AS).

I am passionate about helping my patients gain independence and confidence in their body.

When I am not working you will find me walking in the Peak District with my husband and naughty Labrador Freddie.

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Hi I’m Becky and I qualified from University of Nottingham in 2016 with a BSc Hons in Physiotherapy.

I have been working in the NHS since 2016 and though completing rotations as a junior physio specialising in Neurology in 2018. I currently work within a Neurology outpatient and community settings and have also worked in Early Supported Stroke Discharge. I work with patients with a range of Neurological conditions and have a specialist interest in patients with Stroke, Parkinsons and Functional Neurological Disorder.

I will mainly be running PD Warrior Classes in Chesterfield.

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Hi, I’m Helen. I’ve been a Physiotherapist for 23 years and have spent the last twenty years specialising in helping people with dizziness and balance problems. I love working in partnership with my patients to help them achieve the best possible recovery whatever the reason for their dizziness.

Following an assessment I will provide a tailored rehabilitation programme which will address all the sources of your symptoms. I pride myself on the level of support that I will provide throughout the recovery journey.

I have years of experience in both the NHS and private sectors including as Clinical Lead for Vestibular when in the NHS, working alongside consultants.

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Hi I’m Ruth I am a spinal specialist physiotherapist and since 2000 I have worked with the Orthopaedic spinal consultant surgeons at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.  I lead the spinal rehabilitation back groups and have a caseload of complex spine patients. I am on the National Back Pain Pathway (National Spine Network) Committee as Regional Representative 2018-2021.

I attained my MSc in manipulative physiotherapy in 2006 and have regularly presented my work at the British Association of Spinal Surgeons, the World Physical Therapy Congress and the British Orthopaedic Association. I received the Robert Williams International Award from the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy in 2007 for my work.

I have presented papers at the Global Spine Congress, Milan, in 2017, on spinal rehabilitation of athletes with spondylolisthesis and back pain rehabilitation. I presented at Britspine, 2018, on my special interest in rehabilitation for back pain. I was a speaker at the Primary Care and Public Health Convention at the NEC presenting on functional rehabilitation for back pain. I have also presented work on virtual back group functional rehabilitation during coronavirus restrictions at Britspine and was a speaker and organiser of back pain rehabilitation programmes as part of the National Back Pain sessions. My work has been published in various professional journals and I have held a national research grant for physiotherapy for back pain and sciatica. Previously I have done voluntary work for Sheffield FC ladies Super League 2 team. I enjoy sport, predominantly playing league tennis and was a competitive adult ice skater until 2020.

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