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 181 years and each of our physiotherapists have at least 8 years of experience, the average being 15.

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 and South Africa 2009.

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.

Mark continues to travel with UK Athletics as team Physio having now completed 12 World and European Cross Country Championships.

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, including the Nottingham Sports Medicine Masters course.

In 2009 Mark was approached to set up a study by Godolphin, the Dubai and Newmarket based, horse racing group. This study was to see if assesing and treating elite race horses with the same attention to detail as elite humans can produce changes in gait and biomechanics leading to improvements in performance and reduction in injury.  The recommendations of this stuy are being implemented.

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.

Keith has also worked extensively in elite sport for the English Institute of Sport and with Badminton England which has meant numerous trips to Asia and Europe with our national players.  Since 2006 he has also been Physiotherapist to the Police Force and has undergone further Occupational Health related training.
 

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. This was only for a short period, before joining us at WPB as a full time associate. David has recently taken on some management responsibilities around the practice.

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.

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

Matt graduated from the University of Northumbria in 2001 with an Honours degree in Physiotherapy, following his graduation from the University of Teeside in 1997 with BSc(Hons) Sport and Exercise Science. He spent 5 further years in the North-East working in the NHS and private practice building his interest in musculoskeletal physiotherapy. It was whilst working with Newcastle Falcons and Tynedale Rugby Clubs that he developed his speciality in sports physiotherapy.

Matt moved to Northampton in 2006 to take a position with Northampton Saints RFC and continues this alongside a part time role at Witty, Pask and Buckingham. He is currently completing his MSc in Sport and Exercise Medicine at Barts & The Royal, Queen Mary University of London

Leian Lee BSc, MCSP

Leian qualified in 2001 with a first class honours degree in Physiotherapy from the University of Northumbria, Newcastle. She went on to work for the NHS and private practices throughout the North-East of England developing a keen interest in musculoskeletal physiotherapy along the way.

She relocated to Northampton in 2006 to take up a Senior Physiotherapist role at Northampton General Hospital and also works in orthopaedics at BMI Three Shires.

Leian is a fully qualified Injection Therapist and Acupuncturist.

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 threeArmedServices.

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. 

Dan Barrett BSc, MCSP

Dan graduated from the University of Southampton in 2001 with BSc Honours Degree in Physiotherapy.  From there he spent four years at the Luton and Dunstable Hospital where he developed a specific interest in musculoskeletal physiotherapy.  Whilst there he was involved in running the Back Care Programme and Knee Rehabilitation classes.
 
Since 2004 Dan has been providing in house physiotherapy to a number of GP surgeries in Milton Keynes and working in Private Practice.  He has experience in all aspects of musculoskeletal physiotherapy and orthopaedic rehabilitation and is also trained in Acupuncture.
 
Dan is interested in rugby and football and is a keen runner, having completed three marathons.
 

Chris Heywood, BSc, MCSP

Chris qualified from University of East London in 2000 and did his rotations in East London and Essex. Chris then moved up to Herts and worked as senior 2 locum in Medical then permanent Musculo Skeletal for one year. At the end of this year Chris moved to Wellingborough and worked in full time private practice for 5 years and took over as clinical lead after four.
 
Have just completed my MSc in Pain Management with University of Leicester and Leicester Royal Department of Anaesthetics, I took up my current position as 'clinical research fellow' for Nick Birch. This is currently concentrating on providing evidence based patient educational facilities culminating in a spinal education website.
 
When Chris doesn't work he walks, plays with his son and the dog, dabbles on the allotment and generally anything that doesn't involve medicine!

Mark Brennan MCSP MMACP BSc (Hons) MPhty

Mark qualified as Chartered Physiotherapist  in 1999.  He has vast experience in many specialities within musculoskeletal physiotherapy including working in a large London teaching hospital, work with the police and armed forces, occupational health, pain management and sports injuries.

After marrying his Australian wife in 2005, Mark moved to Brisbane Australia where he lived for three years.   During this time he worked in a very progressive clinic and completed a Masters degree in musculoskeletal physiotherapy at the University of Queensland.  This gained Mark the Title of APA Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist.

Mark enjoys treating all areas of the body and has special interest in spinal pain, occupational health and chronic pain.

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.

Jaime Moore - Sports Masseur

Jaime is an ex-Olympic athlete who has been involved in trampoline gymnastics for the past 20 years.  She qualified in Sports Therapy and found she had a very keen interest in massage. In January 2009 she furthered her massage education with an ITEC in sports massage level 3.