We have all followed a three year period of study to achieve either a Bachelor Degree or Graduate Diploma in Physiotherapy. Many of us have subsequently attained further specialist qualifications in areas of physiotherapy such as:

• Sports
• Manipulation
• Ergonomics.

We have a combined experience of 122 years and each of our physiotherapists have at least 5 years of experience, the average being 12.

To complete the services provided by the clinic we are able to offer the skills of:

• Two Podiatrists
• Sports Masseur
• Pilates Tutor
• Alexander Technique Practitioner

Further to this we have a monthly in-service meeting where we report back on courses we have attended or invite outside guests. For example Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons such as Nick Birch and Bill Ribbans work closely with us to further develop our post-operative rehabilitation protocols.  

Biographies

Phil Pask MSc, BA, MSCP
Phil graduated from the Queen Elizabeth School of Physiotherapy at Birmingham University. He has had a keen interest in health related fitness since graduating with a Sports Science Degree in 1981 and has combined interest in both areas by obtaining a Masters Degree in Physiotherapy and Sports Injury in 1999.

Phil has taken part in sport at national level in rugby, triathlon and judo.   He has been Physiotherapist to the England Rugby team since 1997 including the 2003 Grand Slam Team, the 1999 and 2007 World Cup Squad and the winning World Cup team in 2003. Phil was also the British and Irish Lions Senior Physiotherapist for the tour to New Zealand 2005.

Mark Buckingham MCSP Dip AP Phys Sports
Mark trained in Bath, specialising in sports physiotherapy with a post-graduate Diploma at the London Hospital.   Mark worked for five years at the Arts Educational School in Tring, a leading Dance School and spent time at the Crystal Palace Athletics Stadium Clinic. This led to work with Northampton Saints and the Great Britain Athletics squad.   He has attended numerous international competitions as Team Physiotherapist since 1995 and worked at the Sydney 2000 and Athens 2004 Olympics.   Mark was lead physiotherapist for UK Athletics at the High Performance Centre at Loughborough and was responsible for setting up the centre's physiotherapy unit. With the advent of The English Institute of Sport Mark became lead physiotherapist responsible for the clinical aspects of servicing two hundred and fifty elite athletes at Loughborough. Following the Athens Olympics Mark resigned from this post but still covers as a consultant physiotherapist to the English Institute of Sport.

In 1996 Mark began part time work at Witty and Pask through his friendship with Phil. Following the retirement of Paul Witty in 1999 Mark bought half of the practice and formed a partnership with Phil. Mark lectures widely on sports physiotherapy, but particularly on trunk stability and biomechanics.

Keith Allen-Shirtcliffe BSc (Hons.) MCSP

Keith qualified as a Physiotherapist in 1997 with a BSc (Hons) degree from Coventry University.  He then specialised in musculoskeletal disorders, especially sports and spinal injuries.  He has undertaken extensive post graduate training including sports specific courses, acupuncture and soft tissue treatment.

Keith has worked extensively in the NHS as a Senior Physiotherapist working alongside Orthopaedic Consultants and overseeing the rehabilitation of post operative and fracture patients.  He has also run rehabilitation classes for people needing to improve their spinal stability.

David Bradbrook BSc(Hons), MCSP

David graduated from the University of East London in 2002 with a BSc Honours in Physiotherapy. His professional career began at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in Stanmore, Middlesex. During his 4 years there he progressed to a senior physiotherapist and treated a variety of acute and chronic conditions. This included complex joint reconstruction, management of a back pain rehabilitation programme and a year working with the shoulder and upper limb unit covering peripheral nerve injuries and complex shoulder disorders.

During his time at Stanmore David also worked part-time at a private practice in Hendon which specialised in whiplash/spinal conditions, shoulder rehabilitation and sports injuries.

He relocated to Northamptonshire in 2006 and to take up a senior physiotherapist role at the Northampton General Hospital. He started working with us at WPB in November 2006.

David is a fully qualified acupuncturist and a published author in this field. He has also developed a specialist interest in sports science/medicine, and is currently the lead physiotherapist to the Old Northamptonians RFC.

Barry Goudriaan BSc, MCSP

Barry received a Honours Degree (BSc) in Physiotherapy from the University of Rotterdam, The Netherlands in 1996. After working in Private Practices in Rotterdam for five years, a sabbatical year brought him to Leicester in 2001. Working as physiotherapist with Leicestershire County Cricket Club and in Out-Patients in the Wellington Hospital in London, gave Barry a greater insight to sports and work related injuries. Since 2003 Barry is the Club Physiotherapist for Northamptonshire County Cricket Club. In the summer of 2006 Barry provided the physiotherapy cover for the England Cricket Men's U19 Tests series. Currently he is  also covering Dan Lewindon on a part-time basis at the Northampton Saints Rugby Club.

Sue Hayes MSc, MCSP
Sue qualified in 1985 from St Thomas Hospital.   She has worked in out-patients for the NHS and privately since 1987.   She developed an interest in sports medicine through working with Northampton Saints Rugby Club and subsequently obtained a Masters Degree in Sports Physiotherapy.

Matt Lee BSc, MCSP

Dan Lewindon BSc (Hons) MCSP
Dan graduated with an honours degree in Physiotherapy from Nottingham University in 2000.
He subsequently worked for three years in Leicester, gaining valuable experience and expertise in the fields of Sports Medicine, Spinal Outpatients and Orthopaedics. He was also involved in the development of a Physiotherapy service in A+E Soft Tissue Injury Department.
Dan has always been passionate about rugby and was Physiotherapist for Loughborough University Rugby Team from September 2001-July 2004, before joining Northampton Saints RFC in October 2003, where he now works full-time.
He joined Witty, Pask and Buckingham in June 2004.
Through his work, Dan has developed a special interest in core stability and lower limb injury/rehabilitation.

Bill Mackay MSc, MCSP
Bill trained in the Royal Air Force and graduated as a physiotherapist in 1969.   He has served extensively at home and abroad in a variety of disciplines, including orthopaedics, intensive rehabilitation and sports injury management. He has been physiotherapist to the Singapore State XV, the England Rugby XV and a touring Wallabies side.   He has also looked after a number of semi-professional soccer teams over the years and is currently a lecturer for the FA on sports injuries. 

In 1994, Bill gained a Masters Degree in Research and Rehabilitation rom the University of Southampton.   Prior to his departure from the RAF in June 1997 he was the Rehabilitation Officer at the internationally renowned Defence Services Rehabilitation Unit, Headley Court in Surrey and he was also the most senior physiotherapist in the three Armed Services.

Spent 8 years working in the NHS in London and
Leicester, gaining experience in Orthopaedics, A+E, GP Practices, Spines, Chronic Conditions, Outpatients and Sports Medicine.

Specialised in sports injuries & private practice in
2001 through working at a private sports injury clinic
& Loughborough University, treating domestic, work &
sports related injuries, including athletics & team
sports.

Selected as full-time Team Physiotherapist for
National Short Track Speed-Skating Squad in 2003.
Her role involved 10 international events a year,
culminating in the 2006 Turin Olympic Games where she
acted as BOA Headquarters Physiotherapist and covered
GB Speed Skating and Figure Skating.

Joined Witty, Pask and Buckingham Physiotherapy Clinic
in Northampton in June 2006

Currently completing her MSc in Physiotherapy at
Nottingham University.

Rachel Nakash PHd, BSc, MCSP
Rachel qualified in 1991 from Coventry University with an Honours degree in Physiotherapy.   She developed an interest in musculoskeletal physiotherapy and sports injuries and expanded on this whilst working in private practice in Australia for one year. Since returning to the UK Rachel has continued her post graduate education in manual therapy and muscle imbalance techniques. Rachel has recently completed her Doctorate in Physiotherapy.

Claire Todd BSc, MSCP

Claire graduated from Coventry University in 2001 with and Honours Degree in Physiotherapy.  Since then she has worked both in the NHS and in private practice in Northamptonshire.  During this time, she has gained valuable experience treating people with a wide variety of musculoskeletal disorders and has developed a special interest in rehabilitation of the shoulder.  She has undertaken extensive post-graduate training including acupuncture, manual therapy and sports specific rehabilitation. 

Steve Avil MChS, BSc, DPodM. Cert.Ed, PG Dip
Steve is a State Registered Podiatrist with a Diploma in Sports Medicine.   He specialises in biomechanics, gait analysis, orthotic management of the foot, lower limb and sports podiatry working closely with Northamptonshire County Cricket Club and the ECB.   He also lectures at the University College Northampton.

Paul Beeson MSc, BSc, DPodM.
Paul graduated from Brighton University with a BSc in Podiatric Studies in 1983.   He also obtained an MSc from the same university in 1996.   He is a State Registered Podiatrist and a senior lecturer at University College Northampton.   He has an interest in musculo-skeletal problems of the lower limb, foot and ankle orthopaedics, biomechanics, orthotic management and foot surgery. 

Paula Edmonds FSMT
Body Dynamics Ltd was formed 6 years ago to incorporate Remedial Massage Therapy, Pilates Tuition and Personal Health and Fitness Coaching.

Paula works throughout Northamptonshire working with professional athletes, private and corporate clients alike, treating and managing soft tissue injuries through massage and Pilates. Paula also helps people achieve their health and fitness goals with one to one coaching.