BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, MCSP, AACP, HCPC

Brogan graduated from the University of Salford in 2017 with a Bsc Hons in Physiotherapy. She started her career in the NHS on the rotational scheme gaining experience in several different areas of physiotherapy including Neurological, Respiratory, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, General Medicine and Musculoskeletal.

Brogans main areas of interest are Musculoskeletal, Pilates and injury prevention. She completed her dissertation on ‘The effectiveness of neuromuscular training programs to reduce the risk of Anterior Cruciate Ligament injuries in football players’.

Brogan has gained valuable experience working at semi-professional rugby league clubs, Rugby Union and for the FA in the English schools cup finals.

Brogan has also completed her Sports massage, Immediate care in sport with the RFU and Acupuncture qualifications. She completed her Pilates Matwork with the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute and has a keen interest in the benefits of Pilates on treating low back pain, chronic injuries, muscle imbalance and movement dysfunctions.

Brogan regularly updates her knowledge and skills to maintain evidence based practice getting involved with research projects and service developments within her role.

BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, MCSP, AACP, HCPC

BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercises Science, MCSP, AACP, HCPC

Helen qualified as a Physiotherapist with a BSc (Hons) from Salford University, after completing a Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons) at Leeds University. From this Helen has combined her role as a Physiotherapist between private practice and sport, specialising in musculoskeletal conditions and sports injuries.  

Helen is proud to have worked as a physiotherapist for a number of Rugby League Champions, including Wigan Warriors, Leigh Centurions and Rochdale Hornets as well as working with GB swimming and the FA English school finalists. She has extensive experience in contact sports from initial injury management through to rehabilitation and return to play. Her passion lies in preparing people to perform within their chosen sports/hobbies pain free. She finds meaning in empowering patients to aim towards goals they previously may have thought unachievable.   

Helen employs adjunct treatment methods including, manual therapy, sports massage, myofascial release, acupuncture and taping to aid in rehabilitation. She is also a APPI trained mat work Pilates instructor, Acupuncturist and is currently studying to become an Injection Therapy practitioner.  

BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, MSc Sports Physiotherapy, MCSP, AACP, HCPC

Craig qualified as a physiotherapist in 2007, with a BSc (Hons) from the University of Central Lancashire. During his years as a chartered physiotherapist, Craig has specialised in musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy. Working closely with teams such as Millwall FC, Preston North End FC, St Helens RFC, and England Knights RL has provided Craig with a wealth of experience regarding sports injury and rehabilitation. In addition to this, Craig has developed exceptional manual therapy skills through his extensive work in private practice throughout the North West.

Craig is a qualified acupuncturist with the Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (AACP) and is highly skilled in numerous physiotherapy treatments, including manual therapy, massage therapy, IASTM, sport-specific rehabilitation, sport screening and vestibular rehabilitation therapy. He has recently completed an MSc in Sports Physiotherapy with the University of Bath, which has lead to a Gold Accreditation with the International Federation of Sports Physiotherapists (IFSP). This qualification has served to further increase his knowledge and understanding of sports specific injuries and their treatment.

As owner of The Physio Lounge, Craig is passionate about customer service and is heavily involved in therapist training to ensure a high standard of care for all of our patients.