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Matt is a Chartered Physiotherapist with experience in both the private and NHS settings.
Matt launched Azzurro Physiotherapy in 2017 which has fast become a busy clinic with one of the best reputations in the area. He specialises in helping people improve their quality of life by reducing pain whilst building confidence and fitness.
Alongside his brother, Matt has created AFlex which is a product designed to help with rehabilitation and performance enhancement of the ankle.
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Emily is a leadership coach, speaker, author, business mentor and founder of Active Step Healthcare Ltd.
Since starting her private podiatry practice in 2011 Emily has been a finalist in the Great British Entrepreneur Awards and has used her extensive experience and successful approach to support other practice owners around the world with business coaching, mentoring and leadership development.
Her coaching tends to focus on building practice resilience, developing multifaceted leadership capability and organisational culture.
She is known for her innate ability to help her clients gain clarity and certainty, thus building confidence in their own ability to achieve their personal and practice goals.
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Alan qualified in Physiotherapy from Glasgow Caledonian University in 1995 and worked one year in the NHS before taking up a full-time post at Rangers Football Club where his primary remit was the Reserve and Youth team.
Being ambitious, Alan yearned for a Head of Department job which came in 1998 at Port Vale FC who at that time were playing in the English Championship. The year 2000 saw a new millennium and a new challenge for Alan when he was honoured to become part of the medical set-up at Premiership football team Charlton Athletic FC. His role at the Club was working with the First team squad and overseeing a larger Medical Department. It was at this period that Alan completed a Masters degree in Sport and Exercise Medicine and took up a part-time role as Head Physiotherapist for the Wales national football squad from 2003 – 2005.
The pull of his Scottish roots proved too much and in 2004, Alan returned to Scotland leaving full-time football behind when he took up a musculo-skeletal role at BMI Ross Hall Hospital. A role which provided him the opportunity to develop good working relationships with many of the leading surgeons in the West of Scotland. These relationships are still very strong and Alan uses them to assist his patients at PAR Physiotherapy which he now co-runs since 2010.
Alan maintains a strong interest working in sport. He has worked with various Scottish professional football clubs and the Glasgow Rocks professional basketball team. He was part of the medical staff for the British Olympic Association at the 2019 European Games in Minsk. He now divides his time at the clinic with also being part of the medical teams for Scottish Rugby, Scottish FA, British Gymnastics, British Athletics, British Skeleton and British Hockey.
Alan has also worked at various multi-sport games including the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games, the 2015 Baku European Games, the 2017 London World Athletic Championships and the 2017 Turkmenistan Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games.
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Rick Fenoglio has over twenty years experience working in professional football as an adjunct to his primary position as a sport and exercise researcher at Manchester Metropolitan University. He has produced major reports for Manchester United FC, The Football Association of Wales and The Professional Footballer’s Association / Football in the Community. He is an active researcher in the field and recognised leader in the areas of youth football development, skill acquisition and small-sided games both in the professional and grassroots areas, via his work with Give Us Back Our Game.
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Andrew Lemon's journey into health and fitness technology began with studying osteopathy and a simple passion for living well. Founding Strength by Numbers, he aimed to democratise fitness through accessible technology. Andrew prioritised practical solutions over grandiose ideas, facing challenges with resilience and humility. Collaboration was key, as he sought partnerships to drive innovation. His focus on empowering professionals and bridging the gap between technology and practice left an enduring impact on the industry. With a vision for practical innovation, Andrew continues to make incremental improvements, inspiring others with his journey of purpose-driven entrepreneurship.
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Benn Digweed is a seasoned sports medicine professionalrenowned for his dedication and experience from academic and sporting environments. With a background in sports science and physiotherapy, Benn's journey began with a fascination for sports and the human body. He honed his skills during his time at Chelsea Football Club and Solent University, gaining invaluable experience in high-performance environments. Transitioning to academia, Benn joined Keele University as a clinical lead and teaching fellow, where he mentored aspiring practitioners and delved into the theoretical aspects of sports medicine. Currently, Benn works as a multi-sport physiotherapist at the UK Sport Institute, supporting athletes across various Olympic and paralympic sports with his grounded approach and focus on tangible solutions. He has also recently returned from the Winter Youth Olympic Games in South Korea working as a HQ physiotherapist for Team GB. Throughout his career, Benn has amassed a variety of insights, emphasising the importance of continuous learning and staying attuned to athletes' needs.
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Dr Biswas qualified at Nottingham University in 1993, working in Accident and Emergency and paediatrics before completing a master’s degree in Sports Medicine. She qualified as a GP, worked at Headley Court (Military Rehabilitation Centre) and then completed a Clinical Fellowship in Sports Medicine at Queen Medical Centre in Nottingham.
For 20 years, she has worked with national and international sports teams (including football, cycling, athletics, sailing, canoeing, hockey, tennis) working at the Olympic Medical Institute, The British Olympic Association Intensive Rehabilitation Unit and the English Institute of Sport. She currently works at the English Institute of Sport at Bisham Abbey with part of her role responsible for optimising athlete health.
She has worked at three Summer and one Winter Paralympic Games (two as Chief Medical Officer), The Commonwealth Games in Manchester, and Olympic Games in London and Rio. She is a tournament doctor for Queen’s and Wimbledon tennis tournaments.
She is passionate about keeping athletes playing their sports, keeping active people active, regardless of their age, and helping inactive people become active. She has a holistic approach, treating not only the injury but also addressing the underlying causes, working closely with allied professionals e.g. physiotherapists and osteopaths to optimise care.
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Rob has worked with a variety of professional athletes from Boxing, Golf, Formula 1, Rugby & Football.
As well as working with athletes, he has supported many general clients with their health, fitness and wellbeing with 1:1 coaching.
He has had the honour of supporting Anthony Joshua with his Physiotherapy / performance support (as part of a professional team) since 2013 shortly after he went professional.
In addition, he has experience working with Olympic athletes from; Snowboarding, Skiing, Canoeing & Bob Skeleton. He was involved with athlete support up to both Vancouver 2010 (British Snowboarding) and Sochi 2014 (Canada Snowboard) Winter Olympic Games as well as the London 2012 Olympics (British Canoeing).
He has an active interest in Strength & Conditioning and its role in performance & rehabilitation. He has been fortunate to work with a number of talented S&C coaches all around the world. His work values are solidly around teamwork & preparation in supporting individual athletes achieve excellence whilst remaining healthy. He has completed his NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist certification (CSCS).
Having finished 7 years working at Hintsa in formula 1, Rob is now working privately in London as a physiotherapist and strength coach.
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Over the last 16 years, Mike Paton has helped thousands of leaders around the globe run better businesses and live better lives. An EOS Implementer and sought-after speaker, Paton succeeded Gino Wickman and spent five years as EOS Worldwide’s Visionary, is the host of the top-rated podcast The EOS Leader, and co-authored two books in the Traction Library – Get A Grip and Process!
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Ritchie graduated from Salford University with a first class honours degree in Physiotherapy. His experiences have led his developing an insight into managing performance in swimmers and disabled athletes. Ritchie competed at the highest levels in the pool at World Championships and Paralympic games culminating at Sydney 2000 where he was narrowly beaten into the silver medal position.
He is also a lecturer on the Physiotherapy course at The University of Salford.
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Prof. John Dickinson is an Exercise Respiratory Physiologist with a specialism in assessing exercise respiratory symptoms in athletes. He has tested over 1,000 elite athletes from a range of sports including all Olympic and many professional sports, such as rugby and Premier League football. John was awarded a First Class BSc in Sports Science from the University of Wales, Bangor in 2002. In 2006, John was awarded his PhD from Brunel University and, has been a BASES accredited Sport and Exercise Physiologist since 2006.
In January 2003, he began working as a research assistant at the Olympic Medical Institute, Northwick Park Hospital, where he started his PhD research into the prevalence, diagnosis and treatment of exercise induced asthma in elite athletes.
In May 2004, John was appointed as a Research Physiologist for the English Institute of Sport, where he continued to investigate respiratory problems in elite athletes. During this time John was the first researcher to screen the entire Team GB squad for exercise induced asthma, prior to the 2004 Athens Summer Olympic Games, 2006 Vancouver and Winter Olympic Games and the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympic Games.
His clinical passion lies within breathing training for both professional and amateur athletes.
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With over 30 years of experience, Dr Ian Beasley is one of the UK’s foremost specialists in sports and exercise medicine. Dr Beasley’s outstanding career includes eight years as Head of Medical Services for The Football Association (FA) and the Team Doctor to the England Men’s Elite Player Team, ten years as the Governing Body Medical officer for Hockey, and roles at Manchester City, Arsenal, and Bournemouth. Since 2007 Dr Beasley has held the position of medical advisor to the Royal Ballet Company, where he treats performers from many disciplines, as well as ballet dancers of all ages and abilities.
Dr Beasley was awarded a Smith & Nephew scholarship to study sports medicine at the Royal London Hospital, and took his diploma with merit in 1987. He was a foundation Fellow of the Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine and has served on the UEFA Medical Committee. Dr Beasley is now is Senior Lecturer in sports and exercise medicine at the Centre for Sports and Exercise Medicine, Queen Mary College, and Clinical Lead in sports and exercise medicine at Bart’s Health NHS Trust.
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Geoff is a Cardiff-born Consultant Sports Physician with over 20-years experience in professional rugby union.
He was formerly Sports Physician to Cardiff Blues & Wales U18 prior to his appointment to the WRU National Squad in 2012.
He is a Fellow of the Faculty of Sports & Exercise Medicine both in the UK and Ireland, and is a Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners. He has a master’s degree in Sports Medicine from the University of Bath and a Postgraduate certificate in diagnostic Musculoskeletal Ultrasound.
He had previously spent 16 years as a GP partner in Barry before pursuing a full time career in Sports Medicine.
Away from his WRU duties he is also a consultant Sports Physician in private practice at various locations, including Cardiff, Newport & Bristol.
He is an Honorary Senior Lecturer at Cardiff Metropolitan University and is a college examiner for the Faculty of Sports & Exercise Medicine UK. He is also a tutor & examiner for the Bath University MSc course in Sports Medicine.
He regularly presents on various aspects of his Sports Physician role at both local and national medical meetings to a wide variety of audiences.
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Dr. Thomas Robinson has had a successful career in sports medicine, showcasing adaptability and a commitment to holistic athlete care. Starting with a solid foundation in general practice, he took a reflective year before pursuing a graduate degree. Driven by genuine interest and early experiences in rugby, he faced diverse challenges in trauma, orthopaedics, and A&E. His journey extended to football, and after 3 years at Stoke City, he eventually took on a significant role at Fulham Football Club. Dr. Robinson emphasizes the importance of a supportive team culture and recognises the interconnectedness of mental and physical well-being. His career serves as a practical example for aspiring sports medicine professionals, highlighting resilience and dedication to comprehensive athlete care.
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After studying physiotherapy at the University of Nottingham, Chris's first major role was at Norwich City FC Academy. He spent nearly 10 years at the club, rising to Head of Academy Medicine. He then moved to IPRS for a year before joining Pure Physio. He is now Southern Lead Clinician for Pure Physio Sports with big plans to grow this area. Chris still lectures at Bucks New University as well as mentoring at his local church.
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Dr. Claire Minshull, a highly respected figure in the UK's rehabilitation and conditioning sphere, brings over 20 years of expertise in sports medicine. Her roles as a Senior Lecturer, Researcher, Consultant, and Practitioner showcase her multifaceted contributions.
With a focus on dynamic joint stability and neuromuscular performance, Claire has led significant clinical trials, supervised PhD students, and authored 30+ papers in esteemed sports medicine journals. As a sought-after speaker and expert reviewer, she maintains high standards in academia.
Claire's unique strength lies in bridging physiological conditioning and physiotherapeutic rehabilitation. Founder of Get Back To Sport, she translates research into practical applications, impacting global clinical practices through her internationally recognised teaching portfolio.
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Colin qualified as a Chartered Physiotherapist from the University of Brighton in 1995, before joining Arsenal Football Club later that year as assistant physiotherapist. In 2008, he became Head of Medical Services at Arsenal Football Club and remained in that role until May 2018.
In that ten year period, Colin oversaw the evolution and development of the medical team supervising a staff that grew from seven to twelve. He was also a member of the planning group that designed a purpose-built medical building in 2012 and a new £17 million player performance centre in 2017.
Colin implemented the Research & Development arm to the medical team in 2015. This resulted in the co-publishing of articles, editorials and podcasts in various journals including BJSM, Tendon, and Aspetar journal. Along with Dr. Gary O’Driscoll, Colin was the founder of the annual Arsenal FC SEMS conference.
Colin has visited many sporting environments including a number of NBA, NHL, NFL, Major League Baseball teams and major universities to broaden his knowledge of other facilities and methods utilised in managing sports injuries. Colin speaks regularly at sports medicine conferences at home and abroad and also guest lectures at universities in the UK.
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David is the Clinical Director and CEO of Roche Injury Clinic, a staff of Chartered Physiotherapists, Athletics Therapists and Coaches based is award winningclinics known for working with high performance athletes. David works with professional footballers, NFL players and Olympic athletes at his clinics for advanced Injury Rehabilitation and High-Performance training sessions.
David is multi-disciplined therapist holding numerous academic degrees, most notably a Masters in Sports Medicine, while currently undertaking his PhD in University of Limerick.
David is a guest lecture in the UK at the University of Hull and in Ireland. David has worked in professional sports for the majority of his career and regularly has international athletes from many sports travel to Kilkenny for Treatment & Advanced Injury Rehabilitation, traveling from as far asAmerica to avail of the clinics state of the art facility & Treatments.
David has a keen interest in Athletic Development and Injury Prevention where he has published research at his High Performance Gym in Kilkenny& Waterford. David has worked on International Athletics camps around the world in the past, most recently David has worked with the FAI at the levels of Under 21s & Under 17s and is the current lead the International U16 men's team.
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Dr Kerss is Sports Medicine Lead at the UK Sports Institute, based in Manchester. He has provided medical care and support to British athletes through multiple Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth Games – including working at the Rio Paralympics in 2016, and Commonwealth Games in 2014 and 2022. He is a Team Sports Physician for EF Education First-EasyPost professional cycling team; providing medical care overseas at UCI World tour races, including the Tour de France (2021, 2023), Giro d’Italia (2020, 2021 and 2022) and Vuelta a Espana (2023).
Jim's previous positions include the Chief Medical Officer role at England Netball from 2016-2022, British Para-Swimming and England Squash. He has also worked as a team doctor in Premiership football and professional rugby league.
Mentorship is a significant aspect of Dr. Kerss's career. He has played a crucial role in guiding and mentoring the upcoming generation of sports medicine professionals. Dr. Kerss firmly believes in the importance of effective communication, ensuring that athletes and their support teams share a common understanding, which has been a cornerstone of his approach to patient care.
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Dr. Jamie Kearns is originally from Dublin. He qualified from UCD in 2006 with an honours degree as well as a BMedSci. He went on to complete basic specialist training in medicine in Galway and completed an MRCPI in 2009. As part of his BST he undertook a six month visiting rotation in the Mayo Clinic, Rochester. He subsequently completed a Masters in Sports and Exercise Medicine from NUI Galway in 2011, graduating with a 1st Class Honours.
Dr. Kearns proceeded to vocational training in general practice and was awarded MICGP in 2013. Having worked in full time General Practice with a specialist interest in sports and orthopaedic medicine, Dr. Kearns began specialist training in Sports and Exercise Medicine in 2021 and completed his training in 2023. During his specialist training he undertook post graduate training in Medical Ultrasound in AECC University College, Bournemouth. He has also been awarded membership to the Faculty of Sports & Exercise Medicine UK.
Since 2018, Dr. Kearns has been the Head of Medical for Munster Rugby. He has worked as team doctor for Connacht Rugby and the Ireland Men’s senior rugby team as well as the independent match day doctor for senior internationals, including the upcoming 6 nations. Dr. Kearns also has experience working with the FAI joining the Ireland Women’s senior team in 2012 and working with the U19's Mens team thereafter.
He was awarded FFSEM (Irl) in 2017 and was elected to the Board of the FSEM in 2018. He was PCS manager until his entry onto the Specialist Training Scheme and still sits on the subcommittee for Fellowship and Membership. He is also undertaking research in collaboration with University of Limerick into blood biomarkers in concussion within elite level rugby. He has a number of publications in this area and neurology.
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