PhysioPlus-Wootton

Sara qualified as a physiotherapist in 1978, initially working in large teaching hospitals in Birmingham and Weston-Super-Mare before moving into private practice in 1992 and establishing Physioplus in 1997. She has a wealth of experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy, especially spinal conditions, rehabilitation, hand injuries and lower limb injuries.

Having qualified as a physiotherapist in 1987 Steve has over 25 years experience assessing and managing the spectrum of orthopaedic and musculoskeletal conditions, ranging from acute sports injuries to episodic and chronic pain. He has worked in private practice, sports clinics and the NHS, initially in London and now in Northants. He has a Masters degree in neuromusculosketal manipulative physiotherapy from the University of East Anglia and also post-graduate qualifications in acupuncture and injection therapy and maintains that all of his skills and experience are needed working at Physioplus! Steve is also an Extended Scope Physiotherapist in North Northants, managing more complex cases that require advanced diagnostic and treatment skills. Steve regularly works alongside Orthopaedic, Rheumatology and Pain consultants, which has allowed him to gain extensive experience and knowledge of management strategies outside that of physiotherapy. His other professional activities include mentoring colleagues, research activities and lecturing at Coventry University. Alongside his passion for improving the lot of people with troublesome musculoskeletal conditions,

Bernie qualified as a physiotherapist from the Queen Elizabeth School of Physiotherapy in 1991 and has worked both within the NHS and private practice. She is extremely experienced in the treatment and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries both peripheral and spinal and rehabilitation following orthopaedic surgery. Her particular interest is in treating sports injuries at both recreational and competitive levels and is able to advise on returning to sport following an injury, especially Triathlon, open water swimming and sailing, these being sports in which she herself participates. Her other interests are the treatment of headaches, hydrotherapy and Pilates exercises.