Sarah has worked within the physiotherapy profession since 2005, starting as an assistant at Skipton General Hospital before gaining full Chartered status following completion of a BSc (Hons) degree in Physiotherapy from the University of Bradford in 2010. She has worked in various areas of physiotherapy from outpatient clinics to intensive care thus gaining a wide range of skills. Her main employment is currently at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust as a Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist. She has undertaken numerous postgraduate courses to further enhance her skills, including acupuncture training, pilates and manual therapy. She is a member of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as required by all physiotherapists, The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (http://www.csp.org.uk/your-health/what-physiotherapy) and The Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists. She can also be found pitchside at Ilkley RFC providing first aid and physiotherapy services to the club, as well as the Yorkshire RFU Senior Ladies squad. Sarah has ridden since the age of 12 and has a lifelong passion for all things equestrian, this has led her to undertaking postgraduate training in pilates for horse riders in order to maximise both horse and rider potential. Types of conditions treated:
sports injuries and massage
pre and post operative rehabilitation
back and neck pain
postural problems
joint pain and arthritis
neurological conditions (including stroke and parkinsons)
headaches
So if you are harbouring a sports injury, a ni**le that just won’t go or wanting management of a long term issue then please get in touch
Sarah completed her PGDip in Veterinary Physiotherapy in May 2019, allowing her to also assess and treat animals. In 2020 Sarah finished her research project and obtained her MSc, gaining a Distinction. Her research looked at the effect of rider asymmetry on equine asymmetry; and she aims to publish this in the near future. Feedback from Pilates for Horse Riders:
"Equipment is varied, time is great - Thank you Sarah you made me smile every week"
"It didn't matter that I hadn't done pilates before as it was carefully explained"
"Class size just right, fun equipment"
"Catered to all, different levels of ability"
"A fabulous course, very beneficial as I have previously broken my back"
"Fun and enjoyable, relaxed atmosphere will definitely recommend it to others"
"Time for me - super. Great atmosphere in the group, feeling the benefit as we move along"
"Really enjoy the way it gives a 'feel good' feeling mentally and physically. Really enjoyed the variety of exercises and equipment"
