BEN MOTUM

Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

Qualifications:

MSc Sports Physiotherapy, University of Bath
BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, Brunel University

PG Cert. Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Imaging (in progress)

Past Employment:

2021- 2022: First Contact Practitioner, Sevenoaks PCN 

2016-19: Private Physiotherapist, Form Physiotherapy, Vancouver
2009-19: Private Physiotherapist, Metrotown Sports & Orthopaedic Physiotherapy, Vancouver
2007-9: Senior 2 Physiotherapist, Maidstone Hospital
2006-9: Junior Physiotherapist NHS

 Additional Roles:

2016-2022: Rugby Canada, Team Physiotherapist
2016: Americas Masters Games, Chief Therapist, Vancouver
2014: Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Team Physiotherapist, Vancouver
2011-15: BC Rugby, Team Physiotherapist, Victoria BC,

Working Background:

Ben graduated with a first class honours degree in Physiotherapy from Brunel University, and has has returned to Kent after more than 11 years living and working in Vancouver, Canada.

In addition, he has gained specialized training through completion of a Master's degree in sports physiotherapy from Bath University, which lead him to conduct research into the longstanding groin pain, specifically in football players. Currently he is working towards being able to use ultrasound imaging to assist his practice.

He brings a diversified musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy skill set developed in both Canada and the UK, providing physiotherapy in both the private and public sectors for patients of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. 

Since returning, alongside his clinic duties, Ben has been on the NHS front line working in local GP practices as a First Contact Practitioner and taking the Head Physiotherapist role in the Canada Senior Men’s Rugby team.

His clinical experience also includes working in the sports sector with the Canadian Mens Rugby leading into the 2019 World Cup and taking over the Head Physiotherapist role for qualifications of the 2023 Rugby World Cup. He also worked with the Vancouver Whitecaps in the MLS and was also the chief therapist for the Americas Masters Games overseeing therapy services over 5,000 athletes across 23 sports.

Ben enjoys using this experience and training to deliver high quality, evidenced based physiotherapy to all his patients. Utilizing postgraduate training which includes Pilates, intramuscular stimulation/dry needling, manual therapy exercises to get patients back to fitness as quickly as possible.