Tadcaster Physio and Sports Injuries Clinic

Lead Physiotherapist Dave Baxter has a unique background in physiotherapy making him the ideal choice to treat a range of musculoskeletal problems.Dave qualified as a Chartered Physiotherapist from the University of East London in 2000 before he went on to work at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals. Dave initially worked his general rotations before gaining a senior role specialising in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy. After working in a number of departments including post-surgical rehab, orthopaedics and GP referrals Dave took up a full time post at BUPA Hospital Leeds (which later became Spire) in 2004. In his role as a Specialist Physiotherapist Dave worked closely with a number of leading orthopaedic surgeons and neurosurgeons treating a broad variety of conditions. Dave then went on to work in Occupational Health and Ergonomics providing specialist ergonomic assessments to major employers in the Yorkshire and Humberside region as well as in house physiotherapy and fit to work assessments to local industry, councils and the NHS.Dave has extensive experience in treating sporting injuries having worked with golfers, marathon runners, cyclists and power lifters to name a few. Dave spent 2 seasons as the Lead Therapist for Leeds United Ladies FC looking after international players in a world class facility. Dave also worked for Leeds Tykes/Carnegie in the England Rugby Elite Player Development Centres and CB Schools of Rugby. Here Dave looked after the rugby stars of the future whilst also providing educational presentations.

Sarah graduated from the University of Bradford in 2005 having previously worked in the Forensic Science Service and Outdoor Education. Sarah’s NHS base is Mid Yorkshire NHS Trust where she has extensive experience in treating patients with Neurological conditions.Sarah has a special interest in Acquired Brain Injury rehabilitation, Stroke rehabilitation and the long term management of patients with Multiple Sclerosis. Sarah completed the introduction to Bobath course in 2006 and she is a member of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Neurology (ACPIN).

Specialist Physio/Hand Therapist. She is a graduate from the Middlesex Hospital London, has recently returned from Cape Town in South Africa where she has worked for 25 years. She is a Hand Therapist and has extensive experience in both post-surgical and conservative rehabilitation of the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand and has a special interest in shoulder instability.