STAFF

There are five chartered physiotherapists working in the PRP team, their postgraduate experience varying from 5-17 years. All have a continual commitment to ongoing education and to this end regularly attend courses to update and further their knowledge and skills.

Kay Crotty - graduated from the Bradford Hospital's School of Physiotherapy in 1982 and started her career as a new postgraduate at Northwick Park Hospital, Harrow for three years. She subsequently went to work in Canada where she was able to undertake a full course of postgraduate study in musculoskeletal physiotherapy. On returning to the UK in 1987 she set up a small practice in Harrow which eventually was to move to the Pinner Road site in 1990. She has completed many postgraduate courses since. Her specialist interest is in the pelvic floor and management of urinary incontinence. She is currently leading a programme of research investigating pelvic floor exercises in collaboration with The University of Hertfordshire and Northwick Park Hospital..

Nitin Patel Nitin has been practicing since 1999. A keen sports and spinal physiotherapist credits in the sporting world include:
- Working as the lead physiotherapist for the National Indian Cricket Team touring England in summer 2007
- Touring with the England Cricket Board (ECB) fast bowling high performance team to India in January 2006
- Winning the British Association of Sports and Exercise Medicine (BASEM) Aircast fellowship, November 2005
- Award for the best research presentation at the ECB 2nd Congress in Sports and Exercise Medicine
- Presenting to British Sports Medicine consultants at the BASEM Education conference, Edinburgh 2005
- Top ranking with distinction at MSc in Sports and Exercise Medicine, University of Nottingham, September 2004
- His current research is investigating back pain in cricket fast bowlers at the ECB National Cricket Centre, Loughborough
Nitin has presented on various clinical education and other topics such as injury prevention in sport, long term athlete development (LTAD) etc. and continues to enjoy his lecturing and research career as well as a dynamic clinical caseload including elite athletes.


Rosalind Sandys - graduated from the University of Ulster in 1981. She took up her first post at The Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast where she gained intensive experience in all areas of trauma, especially orthopaedics and neurological rehabilitation. She moved to London to work at University College Hospital where her interest in musculoskeletal physiotherapy developed and since then she has attended numerous postgraduate courses in this field. She has provided physiotherapy for local rugby teams and health clubs.

Karen Barkshire - has been working as a musculoskeletal physiotherapist since 1991. Incorporated into her caseload of peripheral and spinal joint dysfunction treatments are acupuncture and core stabilising. She enjoys the challenge of learning new skills and this year will be undertaking further post graduate training in rehabilitation for vestibular dysfunction (Meniere's Syndrome).

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Nirav Patel - graduated with a degree in physiotherapy from Rajiv Gandhi University, India in 2001 and undertook a course leading to a Postgraduate Certificate in Health Service and Hospital Management from London South Bank University. He took up his first post in the UK as a Musculoskeletal physiotherapist at Wembley Centre for Health and Care, and has since has gained intensive experience in Musculoskeletal Outpatients, particularly in postoperative orthopedic conditions, acute and chronic sport injuries and spinal conditions. He enjoys the challenges presented by both NHS and private caseloads. He enjoys learning new skills and sharpens his axe regularly by attending post graduate courses.