ABOUT ME
Kelly McLaughlin Msc, HCPC, CSP
Chartered Physiotherapist
I have worked in private Physiotherapy Practice for over 15 years, developing strong interests in Pre and Post Natal related pain, neck and low back pain, running injuries and Pilates. I have strong clinical reasoning skills that are complimented with additional training in acupuncture, Pilates, advanced massage and manual therapy. I provide a professional but holistic injury management programme to help target the underlying cause of your pain and prevent future reoccurrence.
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I gained my first degree at Glasgow University in Physiology, Sports Science & Nutrition and went on to complete my Physiotherapy training at Glasgow Caledonian University. In my early career I had extensive experience working in football as part of the medical team at a leading Scottish Premier League football club, at National level with the Scottish Women’s team with whom I travelled throughout Europe.
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I have also completed a number of endurance events for charity over the years, including a cycle of over 300 miles from London to Paris, which I feel, gives me both expert and personal knowledge of what is necessary to participate at an exceptionally high sporting standard.
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My experience both professionally and personal means I am passionate about providing every single patient with the best treatment possible. I therefore, continually develop my physiotherapy skills in order to keep up to date with the most recent evidence based practice to ensure that this is the underlying ethos and experience for all my patients at Blackheath Physiotherapy.
"Rehabilitation is to show a patient what they can do for themselves."
– Karel Lewit
PHILOSOPHY
I strongly believe in a good work life balance, and that people should be able to enjoy what they love to do. This is reflected in my practice, where I am always keen to help people get back to sport, hobby or just everyday life.
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I care, I truly care about every patient that comes to see me, I care about their story, their circumstances and what I can do to help turn their story around if the injury they come with is stopping, limiting or preventing them doing what they want to do.
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I listen, I really listen to how each individual is feeling, how their injury is impacting them, on what's important to them, how they want me to help and what they want to achieve by coming to see me. I believe we work together to achieve the goals we set together – so homework will be required to get you back into the best shape and proficient rehabilitation.
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I understand, I understand that every individual is different and how one injury may affect one person may not be the same as the next. I understand that everyone has different goals and sometimes it's simply to stand a little straighter without pain and other times it's to run a triathlon. I understand life is crazy and busy and giving you endless exercises that take an hour each time to do it is not feasible.
I value you, I value every single person who comes through my door, their trust, their injury, their circumstance and their investment in me. Therefore, I offer longer appointment times compared to other providers to ensure every patient leaves the clinic feeling valued, listened to and feeling the full benefit of every treatment.
