Meet the Running & Sports Injury Experts at Podium Physiotherapy

Rose – Physiotherapist & Running Injury Specialist

Rose qualified with an MSc (Hons) from St George’s, University of London, in 2016. She has extensive experience in the assessment and management of lower limb injuries, including tendinopathies, stress fractures, knee pain and ankle injuries. Rose works with a wide range of active people, from those looking to stay fit and healthy to recreational and competitive athletes, helping them return to the activities they enjoy with confidence.

Rose has a specialist interest in the management of tendon injuries and stress fractures. She has published research on the diagnosis and treatment of tendon injuries and has extensive experience designing personalised rehabilitation programmes to support a safe and effective return to sport and exercise. Rose believes that understanding your injury and the factors that contributed to it is key to achieving a successful recovery and preventing future problems.

Rose has worked extensively across both the NHS and private sectors. She can arrange imaging referrals where appropriate and help you understand the findings as part of your rehabilitation journey.

As a runner herself, Rose has additional expertise in running-related injuries, gait assessment and footwear advice. She is a coached athlete who competes in middle-distance running events from 5km to half marathon distance, giving her first-hand insight into the challenges of balancing training, recovery and performance.

Jen – Physiotherapist for Runners and Endurance Athletes

Jen qualified with a BSc Hons in Physiotherapy from the University of Nottingham in 2012. Over the past 13 years she has gained a wealth of experience in treating a wide range of upper and lower limb injuries and has worked both in the NHS and private practise. This includes working closely with orthopaedic teams and being involved in the development of pre and post operative rehabilitation protocols following achilles tendon ruptures and hip and knee arthroscopy surgery.

Jen firmly believes ‘knowledge is power’ and therefore endeavours to help her clients understand the underlying cause of their injury in order to help prevent further injuries occurring. She incorporates a combined approach of hands-on assessment with evidence-based exercise prescription. Jen will work alongside you to help devise a strength and conditioning program to suit your needs and goals and is also acupuncture trained offering dry needling as an adjunct to your physiotherapy treatment where appropriate. Jen is also able to refer on for imaging as required and can discuss imaging results with you.

In her spare time Jen is a competitive triathlete and has secured several podium finishes in middle distance triathlon. She is also a triathlon and running coach and has a lot of experience working closely with athletes to help them rehabilitate back into their chosen sport.