Why do you do what you do?

I first became really interested in musculoskeletal issues whilst at medical school and developed those interests through formal training in rheumatology and rehabilitation medicine, qualifying as a consultant in 2008. Since then, I have been involved in the care of a wide range of conditions, from acute to chronic, long term pathology, covering conditions ranging from acute sports team care, acute/chronic soft tissues injuries, post-trauma rehabilitation, spinal cord injury, chronic pain states, post-viral rehabilitation, rheumatological conditions, post-operative recovery and mental health support during periods of post-trauma adjustment.

Having served with the military I have delivered care in difficult circumstances and modified my approach in order to best serve the individual needs of my patients. I was the clinical lead for the military complex trauma rehabilitation service and, latterly, Clinical Director for the military’s tertiary rehabilitation units at DMRC Headley Court and Stanford Hall. I especially enjoyed leading on the development of conventional and novel new services to best serve our patients.

I continue to have a passion for maximising the quality of care for all my patients and am constantly looking at new concepts, techniques, or equipment to better aid their recovery and maximise their future function, and hence quality of life. I am also very conscious that good rehab is a team sport and always look to integrate aspects of my own care with those of my colleagues, utilising their specialist skills and knowledge in the best interests of the patient. In fact, it’s this team approach to care delivery that I have always enjoyed since choosing this career path, and one that delivers the best possible care for the patient.

What are the common symptoms that your patients tend to present with?

Patients commonly present with a wide range of issues ranging from acute to chronic musculoskeletal issues, inflammatory conditions, post-trauma complications, post-operative recovery issues, and general exercise health-related concerns.

What are the treatments that you're able to offer your patients?

Personally, as a qualified rehabilitation medicine and rheumatology consultant, I am able to prescribe a wide range of medications to help manage and control the multitude of conditions covered by these specialities, be that pain management to inflammatory suppression. I also work as part of a clinical team at Pure Sports Medicine and so have access to support from a team of highly professional clinicians from multiple specialisms including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, strength and conditioning, soft tissue therapy, osteopathy, podiatry, exercise physiology, and nutritionists.

What are your areas of sub-specialist interest?

I have particular interests in post-trauma care, amputee medicine, soft tissue rheumatology, disability sport and exercise, and maximising exercise capacity in patients with chronic issues.