Mr Joe Harrison
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Physiotherapist Biography:
Joe Harrison is a Singapore and UK Chartered physiotherapist and the founder of Horizon Physiotherapy. Joe is one of the most experienced physios in the CBD area and has a reputation for formulating effective strategies in handling acute and chronic sports injuries as well as pre/post operative conditions. Most importantly, he has proven results in aiding the return to function of all age groups through the recognition of the individual goals of each patient. Joe has played cricket at a high level, and been a competitive swimmer and football player. Due to his sporting background he has developed a special interest in biomechanics and how the body moves. Especially in “overhead athletes”, for example tennis, badminton, throwing, swimming and cricket and “lower limb athletes”, for example,runners, rugby, football etc. He has an in depth understanding of how injuries occur in these activities, and how they can be prevented through having the correct biomechanics. Neck and back pain is something Joe specialises in as well, from the “sporting spine” to everyday back/neck pain and headaches he has the experience and expertise help you. He has first hand experience of knee surgery having undergone an ACL and meniscus repair himself, due to football and cricket injuries. He therefore has the invaluable experience of going through the prehab, rehab and surgical procedure. He understands personally how the patient is feeling at each point during the process. Joe has worked with elite athletes who have represented their country in events such as the Olympics, SEA games, HSBC International 7s and international swimming meets. As well as this he has helped athletes return to full health fitness who have participated in the ATP and WTA tournaments. Mixing manual therapeutic techniques and functional strengthening, he is able to address biomechanical issues to ensure a long-term solution to a condition and reduce the risk of future exacerbation. He has an extensive medical based background, after working in many different medical areas, which helped him to develop a rounded knowledge of many conditions.
