After completing school, Neil pursued a professional cricket career that spanned 14 successful years. During this time, he represented Essex County and played for the England team for 11 years. His international cricketing career took him around the world, competing in Australia, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, South Africa, and the West Indies.
Throughout his time as a professional athlete, Neil faced various sports-related injuries, which sparked his interest in physiotherapy. Upon retiring from cricket, he enrolled at the University of Hertfordshire, where he earned a degree in physiotherapy in 2003.
Neil then dedicated the next 23 years to private practice, specialising in sports injury management and rehabilitation, with a particular focus on myofascial taping techniques. His practice expanded to include managing injuries resulting from car accidents, especially those affecting the spine and related to whiplash. The high demand for his expertise in this area led Neil to become a Medico-legal expert, serving on the Medco panel for several years.
More recently, Neil was actively involved in the care home sector, where he has developed a keen interest in geriatric and neurological conditions. He aims to hone his skills in this area further while working with Align.
In addition to his hands-on experience, Neil holds certifications in a wide range of specialised physiotherapy techniques, including:
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Acupuncture and Dry Needling
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Trigger Point Therapy
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Therapeutic Ultrasound
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Infrared Laser Therapy
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Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy
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Myofascial Kinesiotaping (Fundamental and Advanced Applications)
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Mulligan Manual Therapy Concept (The Upper Quadrant)
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Chronic Pain Assessment and Management in Adults
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Balance Rehabilitation: Translating Research into Clinical Practice
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Medico-Legal Assessment (Medco Panel)
Neil’s extensive experience and diverse skill set make him a highly qualified and versatile physiotherapist, dedicated to delivering expert care across a broad range of patient needs.
Sam is a keen musculoskeletal physiotherapist that trained at East London University in the UK. He also holds a Sports and exercises science degree from University of Bedfordshire. Sam has a strong interest in sports rehabilitation and has gained club and international experience in a variety of sports. He has international experience with the Botswana cricket team, Wimbledon tennis tournament, as well as more recently working in elite club football for Chelsea and Charlton Athletic.
He has extensive experience working for the NHS healthcare system as a specialist musculoskeletal physiotherapist, providing assessment and treatment for patients with a variety of musculoskeletal issues and post-operative rehabilitation. He will provide you with simple, practical and honest treatment. All with the aim of getting you back doing the things you love, so you can have a happy and healthy quality of life.
