Richard Evans

MSc (Physio), PG Dip (Manual Ther), BSc Hons (Sports Sci), MCSP, MACP, AACP

Richard is a highly qualified and skilled 'hands-on' extended scope Physiotherapist. He is awaiting his second Masters and his third Degree. Richard's extensive study of the human body, combined with all his clinical experience, ensures that he offers clients an expert standard of care. He is a member of The Manipulation Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (MACP). This is a group of only 1000 elite Physiotherapists nationwide who have undertaken extensive postgraduate study and reached a recognised standard of excellence in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy.

In his most recent Masters Degree, Richard specialised in the most effective and evidence based assessment and treatment methods for musculoskeletal pain. For example:

• Neck pain
• Lower and mid back pain
• Sciatica
• Shoulder pain
• Knee pain
• Hip pain
• Elbow pain
• Ankle/foot pain
• Nerve/referred pain

Richard's treatment specialties include:

• Joint manipulation (with an audible pop)
• Acupuncture
• Peripheral joint corticosteroid injections
• Joint mobilisation
• Muscle relaxation/massage/release techniques
• High quality home exercises to supplement treatment
• Ultrasound therapy (base level through to elite level sports/orthopaedic rehabilitation)
• Biomechanical assessment

The knowledge that Richard has gained from his Bachelor's Degree in Sport and Exercise Science has excelled his understanding of bio-mechanical movement and rehabilitation, which he has utilised to treat many top international athletes. He has a particularly strong expertise in running/athletics, football, rugby, hockey, cricket, triathlon and golf injuries. He combines this extensive knowledge of injury with a passion for physical activity and sport, and has played many years of National League hockey and represented the county or region in eight different sports.

Richard is very passionate about what he does and strives to offer the highest quality of service, with an honest and personable approach to all of his clients.