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Dave Carter – Physiotherapist

Dave Carter

The clinic was founded and is lead by Dave Carter who for more than 20 years has treated many thousands of patients over the North West region. Dave graduated from Manchester Victoria University with a BS.c (Hons) degree in Physiotherapy and has worked within the NHS and Private Practice. He has undertaken many post graduate courses including Injection Therapy, and Sports Physiotherapy.

He has continued his professional development, working with Manchester and Salford Universities and many Professional and amateur sports organisations, including consultancy work for Sport England, screening of the Lancashire Cricket teams, Football Association academy screening, England under 18 Rugby Union squad and previous team physio to super league club Wigan Warriors.

Dave is also an Extended Scope Practitioner providing specialist Rheumatological and Musculoskeletal services to the NHS continuing to develop and support service delivery. Dave continues to offer consultancy support to local amateur and professional club associates.

 

Qualifications

  • MSc (module post grad cert in orthopaedic management)
  • Salford University BA (Hons) OU (modular) BS.c (Hons) Physiotherapy
  • Manchester Victoria University Graduate Diploma in Injection therapy
  • McKenzie certification
  • APPI Pilates trained
  • Acupuncture certification AACP
  • HCPC MCSP OCPPP ACOPHE AACP State Registered.

 

Clinical Interests

  • Keen interest in preventative rehabilitation and the design of specialised health screening tools.
  • Sports injury and rehabilitation.
  • Post and Pre-Operative shoulder, knee and spinal rehabilitation.
  • Hand trauma.
  • Injection therapy.
  • Spinal (lower back, neck) problems.
  • Occupational Health management.
  • Acupuncture and research

 

Social interests

Active with local fundraising in Saddleworth, Tameside and Oldham areas with Saddleworth Round Table, Masons.

Dave keeps fit by running going to the gym and walking and climbing in the Cumbrian hills, football, triathlon but now admits to being too old for rugby. Dave also has a black belt in Jujitsu and enjoys social gatherings with family and friends.