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Helen Fivey

Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy

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I am Physiotherapy lecturer with a special interest in Neurological Rehabilitation whilst also working clinically as a Stroke Specialist Physiotherapist in the NHS. I am thrilled to be able to help students of the University of Gloucestershire build excellent rehabilitation skills and knowledge to…

Biography

I have been working as a Physiotherapist since 2007, specialising in Neurological rehabilitation, especially Stroke Rehabilitation since 2009. I have a passion for working with people to achieve their goals and to enable them to become masters of their own condition.

Prior to working as a Physiotherapist I completed a degree in Exercise and Sports Science which has given me an excellent foundation to understand the capabilities of the human body.

I have a passion for helping others to learn about neurological conditions but also the natural ageing process and show what we as Physiotherapists can do to promote the best possible quality of life for those we work with.

Qualifications

  • PGC: Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Professional Practice in Neurological Rehabilitation, University of Plymouth, 2019
  • BSc: Physiotherapy, Cardiff University, 2007
  • BSc: Exercise and Sport Science, University of Exeter, 2002

Membership of professional bodies

Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council

Member of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Neurology

Teaching & Research

Teaching

I will be teaching on the BSc Physiotherapy Degree, providing practical as well as classroom based learning

Research

I have a particular interest in researching the best types of exercise to optimise the rehabilitation of neurological conditions.