Recent Events
Five valleys Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic
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February 2010
New Staff
We would like to welcome Jodie Boseley, Chartered Physiotherapist to our team. Jodie has been qualified for over 5 years working within the NHS, private hospitals and periods out in New Zealand. Jodie is a qualified acupuncturist and is a great asset.
June 2009
Five valleys success at the Stroud Half Marathon
A three strong team provided sports injury advice and sports massage at this year’s half marathon. In wet and windy conditions the whole day was a success. Geoff, Cas and Caroline worked endlessly to help those with injuries and those requiring recovery massage. Geoff even ran to spur on his fellow runners in the interim and with wobbly legs continued working after.
We welcomed Keri Johnson, Chartered Physiotherapist, to our team. Keri is a clinical specialist within the NHS and is now going to help us develop our hydrotherapy service.
Frampton 10K Trade Stand in conjunction with Stroud Athletics Club
We held a trade stand this year to help runners with any injury problems, providing advice, further management and discounted treatment. Race date is July 13th 2009.
Libby Graesser RETIRES
After over 35 years of clinical practice, Libby has decided to hang up her hands and enjoy life beyond work. As a co-founder of the Clinic Libby's hard work and drive has taken Five Valleys Physiotherapy to its current level of success. Her infectious laugh and up beat personality will be greatly missed.
May 2009
UK School Games selection
Geoff Twinning has been selected to be part of the medical team covering the UK School Games. This event is a Home Nations Tournament for the U/18 ages covering over 1500 athletes competing in 10 sports. The event takes place on 3rd - 6th September 2009 in Wales.
Presentation to Minchinhampton Patient Participation Group
Geoff and Cas have decided to provide a series of talks to the group focussing on areas of interest. The first talk provided by Geoff was on spinal problems. "We had a good response to the presentation, answering GP and patient questions and providing information and advice on the causes and management of back pain".
Physiotherapy at Twickenham
Team Physiotherapist to Gloucestershire RFU, Geoff Twinning, travelled with the squad to Twickenham to compete in the Final of the Bill Beaumont Trophy against Lancashire. This was a fight to crown the winner National Champions. Unfortunately for Gloucestershire they were on the wrong end of a very physical game. Geoff had his work cut out with multiple head injuries, broken ribs and numerous players requiring taping.
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