CHRIS CORK

Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

Qualifications:

 BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy – University of Brighton 2013

BMAS Acupuncture foundation course

Past Employment:

Jan 2024 – Private Physiotherapist at Manor Clinic

Jul 2022 – Dec 2023 – Clinical team lead Physiotherapist at Physiotherapy2Fit

Jan 2020 – Jul 2022 – MSK specialist Physiotherapist/First Contact Practitioner at Physiotherapy2Fit

Mar 2018 – Jan 2020 – Senior Physiotherapist at Healthshare

Jan 2015 – Mar 2018 – Senior Physiotherapist at Spire Alexandra Hospital

 Dec 2013 – Jan 2015 – Junior MSK Physiotherapist at Kent Community Health NHS trust

Additional roles:

Oct 2018 – Mar 2020 – Self Employed MSK Physiotherapist – Response Physiotherapy Kings Hill

Working Background:

Since graduating from the University of Brighton in 2013, Chris quickly chose to specialise in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and has sought to gain experience working in a variety of settings including NHS clinics, Private hospitals and GP practices. This has included time as a First Contact Practitioner, working in Primary care to provide timely and accurate triage, diagnosis and treatment for patients in a GP setting. He has most recently been working as a Clinical team lead, managing a large team of Physiotherapists and Osteopaths in a busy mixed private and NHS clinic, building on management and leadership skills accumulated in previous roles.

He enjoys treating a wide range of Musculoskeletal conditions, however, has a keen interest in Spinal rehabilitation and lower limb injuries. He has vast experience within Orthopaedics, working with post-surgical patients through the whole journey from immediately post-surgery in a ward setting, to outpatient rehabilitation and return to full function.

He utilises a broad range of therapeutic techniques such as joint mobilisations, soft tissue massage, electrotherapy, Extra-Corporeal Shockwave therapy, Acupuncture and tailored exercise prescriptions. He has completed post graduate training in Acupuncture, Pilates, Shockwave therapy and Low Back pain rehabilitation. He aims to provide a collaborative, high quality approach to treatment using the latest evidence and research to guide this process.