About Janet
My Professional Journey
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I have had more than 30 years of experience working as a physiotherapist. During that time, I built up an extensive understanding of musculoskeletal and orthopaedic complaints and how to treat them effectively. I spent the first 8 years working largely in the NHS. In the early years I experienced specialities that would form my foundation. These included areas such as neurology, intensive care, rheumatology and a specialist shoulder unit
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I began to specialise in musculoskeletal medicine and orthopaedics from 1997 onwards; developing skills in treating all manner of complaints, from arthritic joints to sports injuries, spinal pain to occupational disorders. Since 2002 I have worked in the private sector where, in addition to my musculoskeletal workload, I also worked with some of our region’s specialist orthopaedic surgeons, many of whom are nationally and internationally recognised. I have had broad ranging experience in post operative rehabilitation following hip, knee, shoulder, spinal and foot/ankle surgeries.
I worked as a first contact physiotherapist in general practice, seeing patients without the need for the involvement of the doctor. This role requires experience and confidence in musculoskeletal diagnosis and management. A good working knowledge of medical problems is essential to guide patients to appropriate services.
Alongside my physiotherapy skills I gained a qualification in Pilates (APPI matwork certified instructor) in 2011. The school of Pilates I trained with was formed by physiotherapists who took the original Pilates repertoire and modified it to make it more suitable for patients with musculoskeletal problems. I use Pilates regularly with my patients as part of rehabilitation.
I have developed my manual therapy
( joint mobilisations and soft tissue massage) over the last three decades. There are many techniques that can make a significant impact on a patient's problem by calming down pain and helping to restore movement. I will often use manual therapy when I am dealing with a problem that is likely to respond well. Science tells us, that done in isolation, this rarely gives long term results and that it needs to be alongside quality exercise rehabilitation. I give my patients time so that I can potentially do both.
