At Spires, we get together in pairs every week to discuss cases, and every six weeks as a whole team for group discussions and training. But there’s nothing like seeing each other in person! This year, we decided to try something new, so we all met-up to try out our new AI note taking software […]
Being part of a group of clinics is great, but being in separate locations makes it difficult to build team spirit. We meet up as a team regularly online but we like to get together in-person and have some fun as well. Earlier this year we went to Sandbox VR to try our hand at
At Spires, our ethos is Happy Physios Equals Happy Patients. Therefore, we put a lot of time and effort into creating a working environment which enables our fantastic team of physiotherapists to thrive in their clinical practice. This means focussing on things like diary structure, appointment duration times, professional development opportunities and the physical environment
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After a long time apart and unable to get together due to Covid restrictions, we finally got the whole team together for some training this month. It’s been a long time coming and it was a great opportunity for some of our physiotherapists to meet each other for the first time. So much so that
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At Spires Physiotherapy, we believe strongly in continuing our professional development and constant learning. That’s why members of the Spires Physiotherapy team attended the Physiotherapy UK Conference 2019 in Birmingham this year. It was a great chance for the team to observe the current landscape within the profession and get an update on some of
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The term “Sciatica” is used to describe any pain in the legs or buttocks which is being caused by irritation of the nerve that supplies those areas; the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve delivers messages from the legs to the brain via the spinal cord. When there’s an irritation of the nerve, it can send
Sciatica – a pain in the butt but what causes it and what can you do about it? Read More »
Osteoarthritis is extremely common and effects millions of people worldwide. Approximately 1 in 5 adults over the age of 45 has osteoarthritis of the knee. I know what you’re thinking, that’s not very old to have arthritis but it’s true. Arthritis has always been thought of as a disease of the elderly, a natural part
Knee Arthritis…to scan or not to scan Read More »
Tobacco smoking was arguably the largest health hazard to effect the developed world in the 20th century. It has been directly linked to a number of health conditions, such as heart disease and lung cancer, leading to compulsory health warnings on every cigarette packet sold in the UK. Increased awareness of the health risks associated
Is sitting the new smoking? Read More »
BSc MSc MCSP HCPC
Didcot Clinic
Ben is a Senior Chartered Physiotherapist with a background in Sport and Exercise Science.
He takes an analytical approach with all of his patients and loves the fact that we allow enough time for this in all of our appointments. He’s calm, caring and witty.
He’s also a rapid road cyclist! Having raced competitively in regional and national events since 2017. (bold)Ben currently works in our Didcot clinic.(bold)
BSc MCSP HCPC
West
Hampstead Clinic.
Jamal is a Chartered Physiotherapist with a specialist clinical interest in musculoskeletal and sports injuries. He has worked in various clinics and led teams within the NHS and private practice. Along the way, he has honed his skills in the assessment and management of back pain, shoulder injuries and lower limb injuries. He combines his extensive experience with a passion for strength and conditioning, along with current research evidence, to inform his clinical decision making. He has a wealth of physiotherapy knowledge and he’s able to impart this in a pragmatic and honest fashion. He enjoys being active, plays football at semi-professional level and also enjoys creative arts, music and travelling. Jamal currently works in our West Hampstead clinic.
BSc MSc PhD MCSP HCPC
Didcot Clinic
Gurhan is a Chartered Physiotherapist and Sport Scientist with extensive experience in elite sport, the NHS and within the academic sector. After qualifying as a physiotherapist in 2003, he went on to obtain a masters degree before completing his PhD in Sport and Health Science in 2012. Alongside working within musculoskeletal clinics, he has worked internationally with the Turkish National Amputee Football team, lectured within universities and has conducted numerous research studies looking into exercise and lower back pain among other subjects.
Gurhan’s research background enables him to utilise current scientific evidence as well his broad clinical knowledge to help people manage persistent pain and recover from acute injuries. When he isn’t working in the clinics or consulting for scientific journals, he likes to spend time with his family, hiking, doing martial arts and collecting old coins.
Gurhan currently works in our Didcot Clinic.
BSc MSc MCSP HCPC
Oxford Clinic
Andreas is a Chartered Physiotherapist and Kinesiotherapy specialist with extensive experience in private practice and elite sport. He has over a decade of experience working with professional athletes including track athletes, basketball players and the Olympic Rhythmic Gymnastics Ensemble. He is particularly proud of his work with the Greece National Athletics Elite Marathon Team. As a result, Andreas has developed expert sports injury rehabilitation skills alongside a wide range of treatment modalities. Outside of elite sports, he also has experience in post-operative rehabilitation, musculoskeletal disorders and elderly rehabilitation. Having completed his undergraduate training at Queen Margaret University, he then completed a masters degree in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation in 2022. In his spare time, he enjoys athletics, basketball, cross fit and paint balling. Andreas currently works in our Oxford clinic.
BSc MSc MCSP HCPC
Oxford Clinic
Adelina is a Chartered Physiotherapist with a wealth of private practice experience covering a range of specialties including musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and post-operative recovery. Alongside her rehabilitation knowledge, she deploys an array of manual therapy techniques. Adelina likes to combine her passion for scientific research with a person centred approach and draws upon her elite sports experience when devising exercise programmes for patients. To build on her undergraduate physiotherapy degree, she completed a masters degree in Implants, Prostheses and Biomechanics in 2016. Adelina has become a very popular member of our team among our patients and the other team members and her diary is often booked up a week in advance. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, writing, hiking and gardening. Adelina currently works at our Oxford clinic.
