Laleham and Staines Physio

PGDHSc (Manip) BHSc (Physio) MCSP Member of the Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists Member of Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Occupational Health and Ergonomics Member of The Organisation of Chartered Physiotherapists in Private Practice We are delighted to introduce physiotherapy services directly by RLMG. David Barton is heading the physiotherapy service having already established an outstanding reputation in the City. David trained in New Zealand following a four-year degree programme at the University of Auckland, which he completed in 1995. He has since specialised solely in private practice physiotherapy within the musculoskeletal field. In 1999 David went on to complete a Post Graduate Diploma in Manipulative Physiotherapy at the University of Auckland, which also coincided with his accreditation in Acupuncture to an advanced registration level. David first started work in the City of London in 2000 and knows the City population well having spent 6 years around the city and in Canary Wharf. A keen sportsman himself David has worked with a number of semi-professional sporting teams and is highly experienced in the care of sports injuries both as a physiotherapist and as a fellow sufferer, after all spending so much time having treatment makes you an expert! Neck and back problems are treated with his manipulative skills, which can be of great benefit especially when combined with customised muscle balance rehabilitation programs. After 11 years of treating people with in a business environment David has built up an excellent knowledge of treating long-standing ergonomic and postural problems. Recently having completed his ergonomic courses gives him further credence to work with businesses in changing their ergonomic set-ups. David does presentations and workshops aimed at companies for this very reason, and to change the ethos of the ‘sitting city worker’. David can also carry out individual workstation assessments (WSA).

MCSP Denis Murphy qualified from Keele University as a Chartered Physiotherapist and has years of experience treating musculoskeletal disorders in NHS, sport and private practice settings. He is registered with the Health Professions Council (PH 90835), Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and the ACPSM (Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Sports Medicine). Denis regularly trains for 5/10K races and plays Gaelic football, an Irish sport. He has personally had most of the injuries that clients encounter, which makes him ideal for rehabilitation. Denis offers extensive sports physiotherapy treatment having worked with several football teams over the years, including one that went far in the FA Cup. Denis specialises in running related injuries, neck/shoulder conditions and chronic low back pain. Regular clients include anyone from the avid weekend runner to the elite Olympic marathon athlete. Denis is trained in the use of medical acupuncture, spinal manipulation and the application of Kinesio tape. In addition to this, a functional movement based approach is used to assess and treat many clients before their return to sporting activity. Denis has also completed a Pilates teaching qualification from the Australian Physiotherapy Pilates Institute. Here at Staines & Laleham Physio, Denis believes in treating people efficiently and effectively to allow the quickest return to an active lifestyle. Through hands on treatment and adjustments to training programmes our goal is to allow clients to continue with their chosen sports while under our care.