Life Stories... With Dr Ian Beasley
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by Andy Thomas
4M ago
With over 30 years of experience, Dr Ian Beasley is one of the UK’s foremost specialists in sports and exercise medicine. Dr Beasley’s outstanding career includes eight years as Head of Medical Services for The Football Association (FA) and the Team Doctor to the England Men’s Elite Player Team, ten years as the Governing Body Medical officer for Hockey, and roles at Manchester City, Arsenal, and Bournemouth. Since 2007 Dr Beasley has held the position of medical advisor to the Royal Ballet Company, where he treats performers from many disciplines, as well as ballet dancers of all ag ..read more
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Life Stories... With Dr Geoff Davies
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by Andy Thomas
4M ago
Geoff is a Cardiff-born Consultant Sports Physician with over 20-years experience in professional rugby union. He was formerly Sports Physician to Cardiff Blues & Wales U18 prior to his appointment to the WRU National Squad in 2012. He is a Fellow of the Faculty of Sports & Exercise Medicine both in the UK and Ireland, and is a Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners. He has a master’s degree in Sports Medicine from the University of Bath and a Postgraduate certificate in diagnostic Musculoskeletal Ultrasound. He had previously spent 16 years as a GP partner in Barry befor ..read more
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Life Stories... With Dr Thomas Robinson
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by Andy Thomas
4M ago
Dr. Thomas Robinson has had a successful career in sports medicine, showcasing adaptability and a commitment to holistic athlete care. Starting with a solid foundation in general practice, he took a reflective year before pursuing a graduate degree. Driven by genuine interest and early experiences in rugby, he faced diverse challenges in trauma, orthopaedics, and A&E. His journey extended to football, and after 3 years at Stoke City, he eventually took on a significant role at Fulham Football Club. Dr. Robinson emphasizes the importance of a supportive team culture and recognises the inter ..read more
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Life Stories... With Chris Hedges
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by Andy Thomas
5M ago
After studying physiotherapy at the University of Nottingham, Chris's first major role was at Norwich City FC Academy. He spent nearly 10 years at the club, rising to Head of Academy Medicine. He then moved to IPRS for a year before joining Pure Physio. He is now Southern Lead Clinician for Pure Physio Sports with big plans to grow this area. Chris still lectures at Bucks New University as well as mentoring at his local church ..read more
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Life Stories... With Dr Claire Minshull
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by Andy Thomas
5M ago
Dr. Claire Minshull, a highly respected figure in the UK's rehabilitation and conditioning sphere, brings over 20 years of expertise in sports medicine. Her roles as a Senior Lecturer, Researcher, Consultant, and Practitioner showcase her multifaceted contributions. With a focus on dynamic joint stability and neuromuscular performance, Claire has led significant clinical trials, supervised PhD students, and authored 30+ papers in esteemed sports medicine journals. As a sought-after speaker and expert reviewer, she maintains high standards in academia. Claire's unique strength lies in bridging ..read more
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Life Stories... With Colin Lewin
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by Andy Thomas
5M ago
Colin qualified as a Chartered Physiotherapist from the University of Brighton in 1995, before joining Arsenal Football Club later that year as assistant physiotherapist. In 2008, he became Head of Medical Services at Arsenal Football Club and remained in that role until May 2018. In that ten year period, Colin oversaw the evolution and development of the medical team supervising a staff that grew from seven to twelve. He was also a member of the planning group that designed a purpose-built medical building in 2012 and a new £17 million player performance centre in 2017. Colin implemented the ..read more
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Life Stories... With David Roche
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by Andy Thomas
6M ago
David is the Clinical Director and CEO of Roche Injury Clinic, a staff of Chartered Physiotherapists, Athletics Therapists and Coaches based is award winning clinics known for working with high performance athletes. David works with professional footballers, NFL players and Olympic athletes at his clinics for advanced Injury Rehabilitation and High-Performance training sessions.   David is multi-disciplined therapist holding numerous academic degrees, most notably a Masters in Sports Medicine, while currently undertaking his PhD in University of Limerick. David is a guest lecture in the U ..read more
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Life Stories... With Dr Jim Kerss
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by Andy Thomas
6M ago
Dr Kerss is Sports Medicine Lead at the UK Sports Institute, based in Manchester. He has provided medical care and support to British athletes through multiple Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth Games – including working at the Rio Paralympics in 2016, and Commonwealth Games in 2014 and 2022. He is a Team Sports Physician for EF Education First-EasyPost professional cycling team; providing medical care overseas at UCI World tour races, including the Tour de France (2021, 2023), Giro d’Italia (2020, 2021 and 2022) and Vuelta a Espana (2023).  Jim's previous positions include the Chief Me ..read more
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Life Stories... With Dr Jamie Kearns
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by Andy Thomas
6M ago
Dr. Jamie Kearns is originally from Dublin. He qualified from UCD in 2006 with an honours degree as well as a BMedSci. He went on to complete basic specialist training in medicine in Galway and completed an MRCPI in 2009. As part of his BST he undertook a six month visiting rotation in the Mayo Clinic, Rochester. He subsequently completed a Masters in Sports and Exercise Medicine from NUI Galway in 2011, graduating with a 1st Class Honours. Dr. Kearns proceeded to vocational training in general practice and was awarded MICGP in 2013. Having worked in full time General Practice with a specialis ..read more
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Life Stories... With Dr John Etherington CBE
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by Andy Thomas
7M ago
John was the Director of Defence Rehabilitation for the UK Armed Forces for 10 years, responsible for the planning and delivery of rehabilitation services including musculoskeletal, neurological and trauma rehabilitation. He has been an active member of the FSEM (UK) Council and held the position of Vice President of the Faculty. He is currently working as a Medical Director at Pure Sports Medicine London. His clinical interests include bone health, sport and exercise medicine, exercise-based rehabilitation, rheumatology, and sero-negative arthritis. He has developed a complex trauma rehabilit ..read more
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