Lilleshall Sports Injury Rehab Ltd - The Lilleshall Sports Injury Rehab Team

We have a small team of very experienced Practitioners who can deal with a wide variety of orthopaedic and sports injury issues. Our clinicians are all registered by the appropriate statutory governing bodies and as such adhere to a strict code of professional and ethical conduct. Our staff are committed to ongoing professional education & development so you can be confident that you will receive the best possible advice & care

Philip Newton
Director
Physiotherapist

Philip commenced his Physiotherapy career in the NHS initially in Liverpool & then in Middlesbrough. After moving to Lilleshall in 1986 to join the Football Association as a staff Physiotherapist, Philip became head of the Lilleshall Sports Injury Rehab Centre in 1989. Philip has amassed a wealth of expertise in rehabilitating a wide range of sports injuries. The bulk of his work has been with contact sports such as football & rugby. Philip has also worked with the Lawn Tennis Association and with England Squash, providing physiotherapy cover at training camps and at numerous tournaments in the UK & abroad. This includes attending two Commonwealth Games as a Team England Physiotherapist.

Nicola Long
Physiotherapist

Nicola qualified as a Chartered Physiotherapist in 1994 from the University of Birmingham. She has extensive Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine experience and has worked in both the NHS and private clinics. Nicola has specific expertise in dealing with back & neck problems and has worked as an Extended Scope Practitioner following injection therapy training. Nicola joined the Lilleshall team in 2006.

Rob Sharp
Physiotherapist

Rob trained at Keele University and qualified as a Chartered Physiotherapist in 2000. He is also a BAWLA Weight Training Instructor and a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist. Rob joined the Lilleshall Physiotherapy team in 2007 and continues to work for Wolverhampton Wanderers FC. Rob has a broad range of Sports Medicine experience that includes event cover for the London Marathon and the Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games. Rob's programme of professional development currently includes participation on the Masters in Advanced Manipulative Physiotherapy at the University of Birmingham.

Joe Lewis
Sport Massage Therapist

Joe trained as a Sports Masseur in 1994. Since then he has worked in Private clinics and has provided sports massage services at several major athletic events both in the UK and abroad. Joe has been a competitive runner for many years, representing Birchfield Harriers and latterly winning a UK Masters 400m title and a European Championship gold in the 4 x 400 relay team. Joe is a UKA recognised coach for middle & long distance running. Since joining the Lilleshall team in 2008, Joe has worked with a wide array of clients including the British Gymnastic squads.

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