Physio Services

Physiotherapy Services

Who are we - Team of three physiotherapists led by Kathryn Cassidy. We are all Chartered Physiotherapists and are registered with the Health Professions Council. The Team provides a high standard of care and has a wide range of experience and expertise within their role.

Kathryn, Marcus and Lisa provide Physiotherapy and First Aid for all 1^st XV Team matches. This also includes pre-match treatment and strapping, Pitch side Treatment and First Aid, and treatments after the game.

Kathryn

Qualified as a physiotherapist from Leeds in 1998.

Works in NHS (DRI) - specialising in Lower Limb Physiotherapy, and Private Practice (Impact Physiotherapy, Long Eaton) -Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and Sports Injuries.

Along with the work at Derby, Kathryn is a physiotherapist for England Womens rugby.

Specific areas of interest include lower limb rehabilitation, management of sports injuries and screeing for injury prevention. Kathryn has also worked with many young athletes at local and national level to improve their knowledge and management of injuries, and instigate injury prevention strategies.

Is involved in rehabiliation and education of many Junior members of the rugby club following injuries.

AACP registered Acupuncturist.

Marcus

Qualified as a physiotherapist from Manchester University in 2001.

Works in NHS (DRI) as an Upper Limb Specialist Physiotherapist.

Specific areas of interest include shoulder and elbow injuries, tendonopathies and sports injuries.

AACP registered Acupuncturist.

Lisa

Qualified as a physiotherapist from Bradford University in 2003.

Works in NHS (Ripley) specialising in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy.

Specific areas of interest include sports injuries and acute trauma.

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Players Treatments - Injuries sustained through Rugby Matches & Training are followed up in Treatment Clinics at Haslams.

Kathryn runs clinics on Tuesday's and Thursday's between 6pm and 8pm. The treatment slots are predominatly for 1st and 2nd team squads, however if there are spaces then any senior sub-paying player is eligible for treatment.

There is an appointment system in place for the clinics, and priority is given to players who are training that evening.

A variety of treatment techniques are used to help players return to Full Fitness asap, some of these Treatments may include -

Exercise, Manipulation, Massage, Electrotherapy (including ultrasound), Acupuncture, Taping / Strapping.

There is regular communication between the physiotherapists, coaching staff and manager regarding players’ rehabilitation, training schedules and fitness.

This season, we will also be able to liase with a fitness trainer from Breadsall who will be able to progress fitness training, following rehabilitation, to improve our players’ overall function, strength and stamina before returning to play. This should reduce risks of re-injury on return to play.

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Sports Massage - Some benefits of regular sports massage include:-

Better recovery of muscle fibres after training / Physical Activity

Helps prevent muscle stiffness, aiding flexibility

Reduces formation of scar tissue

Helps reduce risk of injury with constant physical activity

Promotes relaxation

For more information on sports massage or to book an appointment, please sepak to Kathryn Cassidy.

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Physiotherapy for Friends and Families of Derby RFC – We are able to offer appointments to people who are not directly involved with the rugby club for assessment and treatment of a wide variety of injuries and conditions.

Treatments cost £25 per session, and are based in the physiotherapy room at Haslams.

Alternatively, Kathryn is able to offer discounted physiotherapy appointments at Impact Physiotherapy in Long Eaton www.impactphysio.co.uk

If you mention Derby RFC at the time of booking you can receive 10% discount per treatment. Most Insurance Companies are accepted.

For further information or to book an appointment contact Kathryn Cassidy.

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Contacts - Kathryn Cassidy - 07879 644245 (mobile)