Ease and Flow Physiotherapy and Myofascial Release
Physiotherapy and Myofascial Release Birmingham
Kath Kelly, Physiotherapist
I graduated over 30 years ago and very soon chose to work in the musculoskeletal field of physiotherapy. I worked in the NHS and was a clinical educator for physiotherapy students.
After twice travelling around and working in Australia, I emigrated there. Initially I worked in private practice but returned to the public hospital system where I worked both in the hospital environment and in the rural communities of Tasmania. I went on to expand my scope of practice into more specialist area of hand and upper limb injuries, including those requiring plastic surgery. I then specialised in the management of lymphoedema, plus treating patients post surgery for breast cancer. I continued my role as clinical eductor and became an examiner for overseas physiotherapists hoping to practice in Australia.
Throughout I have continued to practice in my main prefered area of general musculoskeletal physiotherapy.
I was forced to stop work and return to the UK after a series of incidents. Initially, unable to find a health professional who could provide the type of treatment I knew I required, I treated myself whilst setting out to increase my knowledge and training in Myofascial Release (MFR). Reading about John F Barnes and his style of MFR lead me to the courses run by MFR UK.
Luckily I did find a good therapist and, between her and my own efforts, was eventually able to return to work. I now offer an integrated style of Myofascial Release as a treatment option in addition to more conventional physiotherapy techniques. Having been "on the other side" of health care I feel I can truly relate to my clients and some of the issues they may be going through.