PhysioFunction Northampton

BA BSc MSc MCSP HCPC Registered Clinical Director

Jon Graham qualified in Physiotherapy from

the University of Teesside with distinction, and also holds a Masters Degree in Cognitive Psychology.

Jon is the Clinical Director of PhysioFunction covering the Midlands, including Northamptonshire, Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire, and London. His role involves clinical mentoring of his growing team of highly specialist Physiotherapists, clinical research and business development. Jon also manages the PhysioFunction FES outreach clinics Chester and Brighton.

Jon is recognised as an international expert in Neurological Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation Technology and Exoskeletons. He acts as an Expert Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Technology Witness producing Medico Legal Reports for Solicitors and Rehabilitation Needs Reports for Case Managers and other health professionals.

Jon has published articles in physiotherapy and neurological nursing journals, He is a frequently requested Professional Speaker and clinical educator both here and abroad.

Jon is also the Principal Physiotherapy Investigator for the REX Bionics RAPPER II trails.

BSc MCSP HCPC Registered Senior Neurological Physiotherapist

Kirsten previously worked on an acute Stroke Unit and Neurological Rehabilitation Unit at Leicester General Hospital. Since then, she has worked at a Senior level with many different Neurological patients within the community setting, long term disability management and Neurological Outpatients as a locum Physiotherapist. Kirsten joined PhysioFunction in 2007 where she has workined intensively in two Brain Injury units as well as treating a wide range of Neurological Conditions on a day-to-day basis, including Stroke, Parkinsons, Multiple Sclerosis and Cerebral Palsy.

Kirsten employs a combination of hands-on therapy (Bobath, Neuromuscular Energising Therapy (NET)) with technology. She is fully trained in the use of Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) for Foot Drop and lower limb rehabilitation including Bioness L300, Trulife Walkaide, OML Pace and Saebo and Bioness H200 for upper limb rehabilitation.

Kirsten also specialises in Hydrotherapy at our Moulton Clinic. Hydrotherapy, or Aquatic Therapy, can provide individuals with a unique environment for exercise and leisure. It can be beneficial for people with a wide range of Neurological Conditions, including Stroke, Spinal Cord Injury, Head Injury, Parkinson’s, Cerebral Palsy, Motor Neurone Disease and Multiple Sclerosis.

BSc MCSP HCPC Registered Neurological Physiotherapist

Claire graduated in 1996 and gained much experience working on the Stroke Unit at Northampton General HospitalClaire employs a combination of hands-on therapy (Bobath and Neuromuscular Energising Therapy (NET)) and technology. She is trained in the use of Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) for Dropped Foot and lower limb rehabilitation, including Bioness L300, Trulife Walkaide and OML Pace and in Saebo and Bioness H200 for upper limb rehabilitation. She also has experience working with a paediatric client group

Michelle qualified as a Physiotherapist from Salford University and has gained many years experience working in both the NHS and private practice. Michelle has worked in both in-patient and out-patient neurological rehabilitation settings.

Michelle is used to working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, and this has allowed collaborative working with patients, carers and healthcare professionals. She has a wide variety of specialist neurological skills and experience in her repertoire for the handling and rehabilitation of clients

Michelle is trained in Bobath, NET and Functional Electrical Stimulation including FES cycling.

Lindsay graduated with a Degree in Physiotherapy from the University of the West of England after developing a passion for Physiotherapy having previously worked as a health care assistant and physiotherapy assistant. Lindsay worked for a number of years at Northampton General Hospital working in elderly medicine and also the community stroke team.

Lindsay employs a combination of hands on therapy, rehabilitation technology and exercise. Lindsay is trained in Saebo, Functional Electrical Stimulation(FES) for foot drop, FES Cycling and Robot Assisted Physiotherapy (REX Bionics)

Georgina qualified from the University of the West of England, and has gained exceptional experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams. Georgina develops up to date, patient centred treatment programmes encouraging self-motivation and maintenance for a wide variety of complex neurological conditions, in both outpatient and home settings.

Georgina uses a variety of treatment approaches, including hands-on therapy, hydrotherapy and Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) for Drop Foot.