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Andy Barker
Chartered Physiotherapist, Biomechanist & Injection Therapist
Andy specialises in the management of complex sporting injuries and is based at our Leeds clinic.
In 2018 Andy left his position as the Head of Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation at the Leeds Rhinos, where he was involved since 2009, to take up a position working as a consultant physiotherapist at the Football Association, a role he still combines today, alongside his work at Perform Ready.
From 2021-2024 Andy was a consultant physiotherapist to the England Rugby Men's Senior team, and was part of the medical team at the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.
Andy has also previously worked within professional netball, boxing and martial arts.
He graduated in Physiotherapy from the University of Bradford with a first class honours degree which followed on from a previous Bachelor of Science degree from Leeds Metropolitan University in Sports Performance Coaching.
Andy has a keen interest in injury prevention and the biomechanics of movement and completed a Masters degree in this area (Sports and Exercise Biomechanics at Leeds Beckett University in 2017).
Andy is also conducts joint and soft tissue injections and holds regular injection clinics at our Leeds base.
MSc BSc (Hons) MCSP MHCPC
Ben Harper
Chartered Physiotherapist & Injection Therapy Specialist
Ben is the current lead physiotherapist at GB Taekwondo, looking after their Olympic and Para-Olympic athletes.
Previously, Ben spent time working in rugby league, with the Castleford Tigers and the Leeds Rhinos, before moving to the Huddersfield Giants as their Head of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation.
He is the current Head Physiotherapist for Jamaica Rugby League and he was part of the history making team in 2022, competing in their first ever World Cup!
Ben studied Physiotherapy at Keele University and has added to his studies with a Masters degree in Strength and Conditioning from Leeds Beckett University.
He is a HCPC registered Independent Prescriber, meaning Ben is able to prescribe medicines in addition to being qualified to conduct joint and soft tissue injections in the clinic.
Ben has a big interest in the improvement of performance following injury as well as injury prevention.
Ben is based at our Manchester clinic.
BSc (Hons) MCSP MHCPC
Sarah de Mello
Chartered Physiotherapist & Sports Therapist
Sarah is the senior physiotherapist at our Leeds clinic.
She graduated with a Master's degree in Physiotherapy from Sheffield Hallam University, following her Sports Therapy degree at Leeds Beckett University.
Away from the clinic, Sarah works in professional football, at Barnsley FC, working with the First Team squad, having previously been the Head of Physiotherapy and Rehab at the Leeds Rhinos Academy and First Team Physiotherapist.
Sarah also has experience within Super League Netball and was part of the Wales medical team at the 2022 Rugby League World Cup.
Sarah specialises in the management of youth and adult sporting injuries.
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Lewis Faulkner
Sport & Exercise Therapist
Lewis is based at our Leeds clinic.
He graduated with a Master's degree in Sport and Exercise Therapy from York St John University.
Lewis is also a qualified personal trainer and pilates instructor.
He has extensive sports experience in both rugby and football, having worked previously at York City Knights Rugby League and York City Football club.
Lewis specialises in the treatment and rehabilitation of sporting injuries.