About

I am a lecturer within the College of Science and Engineering, teaching on the Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation programme. I currently teach the Sports Specific Rehabilitation module, in addition to supporting other modules across the programme. 

Teaching responsibilities

• Level 5 Sports Specific Rehabilitation 
• Level 6 Clinical Placement 

Professional interests

• Biomechanics 
• Emergency First Aid 
• Strength and Conditioning 
• Athletic Injury and Performance 

Research interests

My research interests include all aspects of sports therapy and rehabilitation, especially: 

• Biomechanics - analysing injury mechanisms, movement patterns and how the data can be used to inform rehabilitations plans
• Time Motion Analysis - understanding athlete specific demands, how to use the data for conditioning plans and injury prevention
• Emergency Medical Management - appropriate and correct use of emergency medical treatment in high pressure situations

Membership of professional bodies

• Society of Sports Therapists
• British Association of Sports and Exercise Science 

Qualifications

Degrees: 

• BSc Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation - University of Derby 
• MSc Strength and Conditioning Coaching - Sheffield Hallam University 

Other: 

• Intermediate Trauma Medical Management in Football (ITMMiF)
• Level 3 First Aid at Work 
• Level 3 Sports Massage 
• Level 2 Gym Instructor 
• Level 1 Sports Taping and Strapping 

Experience in industry

I have over five years of experience working within the sports industry as a sports therapist and coach. I have gained valuable experience working in semi-professional and professional clubs, in sports such as cricket, ice hockey and football.