Tell us about your background in physiotherapy.

I am a qualified physiotherapist with a BSc in Sport and Exercise Sciences, an MSc in Human and Applied Physiology and an MSc in Physiotherapy (pre-registration). My interest has always been in how the body moves and recovers from injury.

Before joining Prohealth, I led the hand therapy service at a private hospital in the UK, managing the majority of hand and upper limb referrals. I have completed BAHT Levels 1 and 2 Hand Therapy courses and presented my master's research on finger pulley injuries at the 2023 BAHT Annual Conference.

I see hand therapy as helping people keep using their hands while they recover, not just waiting for healing to happen. Small changes in movement can affect how someone grips or uses their hand, so knowing how far to progress at each stage makes a real difference. I also use custom thermoplastic splinting, either to protect the hand while it heals or to position it so it can keep working. Each splint is measured and fitted precisely, with the design chosen for the injury and stage of recovery.

Alongside this, I carry a broad musculoskeletal caseload covering neck, back, shoulder and lower limb pain, post-operative orthopaedic rehabilitation and work-related conditions. I use manual therapy, acupuncture, cupping and shockwave where appropriate, and my strength and conditioning training allows me to take patients from early recovery through to returning to sport, work or activities of daily life. I look beyond the site of pain to understand the demands on the body and build a plan that fits the patient's life.

What I find most fulfilling is the problem-solving. Upper limb injuries rarely have one answer, and working out why a patient is not progressing is as interesting as the treatment itself. Seeing someone get back to what they need to do, whether that is lifting, gripping, returning to work or getting back to their sport, is what makes the work worthwhile.

Outside of work, I enjoy bouldering, gym training and staying active. Bouldering has given me a real appreciation for how much load the hands and fingers tolerate, which is part of why I enjoy working with upper limb injuries. I also enjoy learning languages and am currently learning Cantonese to be able to communicate with my in-laws.