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Simon Kerr

MSc, BSc (Hons), Dip Ac Sp Med, MSST, MAcS OA

Since graduating in 2011 with a BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Therapy from the University of Cumbria, Simon went on to further education, graduating with his MSc in Sports Injury Rehabilitation at the University of Salford in 2015. During this time Simon was working within sports injury clinics and local clubs in Carlisle, progressing on to a part time lecturing role in Sports Rehabilitation at the University of Cumbria. Simon has since attained special qualifications in Hydrotherapy and an Orthopaedic Acupuncture and Dry Needling in Sports Medicine Diploma. 

Currently Simon is providing full time treatment and rehabilitation session within Optimum and external hydrotherapy sessions. Simon developed an interest in sports injury and rehabilitation following a shoulder injury he sustained practising judo, this resulted in a passion for understanding mechanisms of injury and sports specific rehabilitation. Although no longer practising Judo Simon is a keen Brazilian JuJItsu practitioner with an interest in combat sports.

 

 

James Wilson

BSc (Hons), Dip Ac Sp Med, MSST, MAcS OA

Since graduating in 2011 with a BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Therapy from the University of Cumbria, James has gone on to qualify as a Level 3 Personal Trainer as well as attaining specialist qualifications in Exercise Referral, Exercise with Obesity, Diabetes and Special Populations, Hydrotherapy and an Orthopaedic Acupuncture and Dry Needling in Sports Medicine Diploma He has experience working with local sports teams as well as being employed as a Sports Therapist and Fitness Consultant at local Health Clinic. Alongside working at Optimum James is also employed as a Therapist for the Fire Fighters Charity supporting injured Fire Fighters across the country.

James is a keen rugby player and believes his years of experience with various injuries, both his own and team mates, has given him great insight into the demands of contact sports and the need for individual, sport specific treatment and rehabilitation.