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I have worked as a Chartered Physiotherapist for nearly 20 years, I specialised very early on in my career as a Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist.

 I can assess and treat and diagnose all acute and chronic conditions relating to the spine including muscle injury, Mechanical Low back pain, disc injury, sciatica and all nerve pains, neck pain, mid back pain.  

In addition, I can assess, treat and diagnose all joint aches, pains and sports injuries.  ie shoulders, elbows, wrists, knees, ankles.

I have worked with the England Fell Running Association Physiotherapist for over 4 years, treating all manner of Sports Injuries and overuse problems.

I can offer advice and treatment on Osteoarthritis, Orthopaedic pre and post-operative conditions Eg Joint replacements, carpal tunnel release.

I am qualified in Acupuncture for Pain Relief, Headaches and Migraines.

I am qualified in Myofascia treatment and Kineseotape.

I work within Occupational Health in large corporate businesses, I can offer DSE Ergonomic assessment and recommendations to help improve and prevent Repetitive Strain Injury.

I am a Qualified Dru Yoga teacher-with over 2 years experience as a teacher but I have practiced Yoga for over 20 years.

I enjoy teaching new mums and their babies in Baby Yoga.

I have a passion for Yoga, exercise, Health and Well- being,  my wide experience and wide range of skills and knowledge provides an effective, holistic approach to treatment, based on the person-not just the condition!

I am a black belt in Kick-boxing and enjoy coaching in a local club.

Out of work I am usually busy with my family life and enjoy Yoga, running, red wine and cheese!

Mark trained and qualified as a Chartered Physiotherapist at the Newcastle School of Physiotherapy from 1985 - 1988.

He then worked in the NHS from 1988 - 1999 gathering a broad base experience in the field of musculoskeletal medicine, leaving the NHS in 1999 as a Senior 1 Physiotherapist. From 1999-2003, he then took the position of lead Physiotherapist to the Bradford Bulls Super League club, orchestrating the whole rehabilitation service at high end sport.

Currently as Clinical Director of Physio Med he has, along with the rest of his team, developed, trialled and implemented a range of effective and audited musculoskeletal rehabilitation models. These include our telephone triage, Physiotherapy Advice Line (PAL) and face to face physiotherapy service.

He continuingly endeavours to scrutinise, govern and develop all services, to provide the best and most cost effective physiotherapy rehabilitation solution. 

Qualifying in 1995 from Pinderfields School of Physiotherapy Paul initially worked in the NHS across Leeds, London and Scunthorpe.

Having decided to specialise in sports injuries Paul completed his MSc in Sports Medicine at Leeds Carnegie University graduating in 2002. Following a role at a private sports injuries clinic Paul became a practising lecturer at Leeds University where he completed several pieces of research specialising in bio-mechanics and isokinetics.

Paul has continued to lecture, although only at post graduate level now, worldwide. He has lectured at notable educational establishments including Kings College, Cambridge, Harvard, Lomonosov and Todai amongst others.

In recent years Paul has worked with many large worldwide employers including Toyota, Nissan and Nike specialising in human performance, injury prevention, pre-employment assessment and return to work/job reallocation. He is renowned as a worldwide authority on isokinetic functional capacity assessment and is a published author.

Paul currently still carries a clinical work load whilst acting as clinical governance officer for Physio Med. He offers guidance on protocols, efficacy, and effectiveness whilst ensuring the highest clinical standards are maintained across the Physio Med network. He continues to lecture worldwide.

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Chrysty Roberts (Ba. BSc.), is a Physiotherapist and Personal Wellness Coach. She has been a fitness professional since 2006, running her own social enterprise company for 8yrs at Dojo Leeds. Her back ground in fitness includes teaching Fitness, Yoga, Pilates, and Martial Arts. In 2010, she was awarded £10,000 funding from Awards 4 All (Lottery funding) for a Rehabilitation Programme for people with long term injuries and illness.

As part of her Physiotherapy training she spent 3yrs in NHS, in Msk, Orthopeadics, Neuro-Oncology, and Bariatrics, followed by 3months at the prestigious private Yorkshire Clinic in Bingley, delivering pre and post-operative Physiotherapy to both inpatients and outpatients. 

Since graduating she has been offering private Physiotherapy, Hydrotherapy, Physio-Yoga and massage across Leeds. She also works with local Post-Natal rehab group Wheely-Fit Mums, helping women return to exercise safely.

She is part of the Fitclub network of professionals, who are using their skills to promote healthy active lifestyles. She coaches a number of weight-loss programmes around North Leeds, using state of the art body-composition scanning technology and best practice nutritional advice.

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After graduating from the University of Sardinia in Italy with a first-class degree in physiotherapy in 2016, Christian moved to the UK.

A specialist in the fields of musculoskeletal (MSK) physiotherapy and sports physiotherapy, Christian is also trained in neurological rehabilitation, enabling him to treat individuals suffering from a wide variety of MSK and neurological injuries and conditions and help them return to work safely and quickly.

“I’m delighted to join the experienced team at Physio Med. The opportunity to work for an innovative physiotherapy company that treats patients face-to-face as well as offering remote treatment to employees of major companies across the UK is a dream come true as it allows me to maximise my time and help as many people as possible.”

Dale qualified from Durham School of Podiatry in 1986 and after 2 years working in the NHS he established successful private practices in Halifax and Ilkley.

After deciding to specialise in Podiatric surgery, he started his surgical training in 2000 at University Hospital Lewisham and was awarded his Fellowship in Podiatric Surgery in 2004. He completed his surgical training as a podiatric surgical registrar in Doncaster and was awarded his Certificate of Completion of Podiatric Surgical Training in 2007. Dale was them appointed to his first Consultants post in Durham before transferring to Hartlepool in 2008.

Dale currently divides his time between Suffolk, where he was appointed in 2010 and where he is clinical lead for the Suffolk Foot and Ankle Surgery Service at his home in Bingley, which allows him to consult from the Physio Med offices in Leeds.

Dale has lectured at regional and national conferences and was a contributor to the British Association of Day Surgery booklet on surgery under local anaesthesia. He is also a registered tutor for the College of Podiatrists, and currently has a registrar and pre surgical trainee under his tutorship.

Dale has a special interest in hallux valgus surgery and forefoot reconstruction, performed under regional anaesthesia and correction of digital deformity. He is also using cartilage resurfacing implants for big toe joint pain.

His expertise in high volume intra articular injections of the foot and biomechanics assessment complements the work of the Physiotherapy team of Physio Med.

Please look to the pricing section for the costing of this service or contact Physio Med for further information.

Emma qualified as a sports massage therapist with Active Foundation in 2002. After gaining key experience in a highly professional and demanding sports environment at Castleford Tigers Rugby League Club, she joined the Physio Med team as an experienced massage therapist.

Since working with Physio Med, Emma has utilised her specialist deep tissue massage skills (DTM) to improve a wide range of soft tissue injuries enabling her to assist athletes of all abilities and disciplines. These include professional power lifters, runners, swimmers, cyclists and endurance triathletes. Whether professional or recreational, the benefits of DTM for injury treatment and equally importantly injury prevention are applicable to all levels of athletes.

Emma's skills can also be effective in the treatment of work related pain e.g. R.S.I as well as older or more persistent injuries.

Additional benefits of DTM include increased flexibility, muscle endurance for everyday activity as well as an aid to improving mobility and general well-being.

Whatever the level of treatment, Emma's 'hand on' approach and depth of experience make her an invaluable member of the Physio Med Team.

Vikki a Level 3 Sports Massage Therapist who qualified in 2018 and is currently studying for a Masters Degree in Sport and Exercise Therapy.

She is currently the Sports Massage Therapist for the GB Underwater Hockey teams and is a keen athlete herself, representing Leeds, Yorkshire and England is the last few years. Vikki is looking forward to using her knowledge and experience to help the clients at Physio Med.