Stanmore Orthopaedic Centre

Herbert graduated as a physiotherapist from La Trobe University, Melbourne in 1997. He spent his first five years in private practice, treating a wide spectrum of musculoskeletal conditions, ranging from injuries in the sporting elite to spinal disorders in the non-sporting population. Herbert arrived in the UK in 2003, and has continued to work in the private sector. He began working at Spire Bushey Hospital in 2004, and is now Deputy Manager of the physiotherapy team. Herbert has a keen interest in core stability and lower limb biomechanics, and the effect that abnormal mechanics has on the interplay between the joints of the lower limb, namely the hip, knee and ankle. He has extensive experience and post-graduate training in this specialist area, and over the past three years has led the development of the gait analysis, biomechanical assessment and orthotic prescription service at Spire Bushey Hospital. His special interest is in managing running and athletic injuries, which stems from his extensive personal experience in this sport.

Simon achieved his physiotherapy degree at Sydney University in 1997. He has many years’ experience in private practice and in the hospital system both in Australia and the UK. He is a musculoskeletal physiotherapist who has worked with both amateur and professional rugby, football and cricket teams. Simon joined the physiotherapy team at Spire Bushey Hospital in 2006. He has continued to develop his interest in lower limb disorders and biomechanics, through extensive post-graduate training and practice. He has a special clinical interest in rehabilitation of the sporting knee, both in regards to non-surgical management and rehabilitation following surgery. He understands the importance of addressing the biomechanical issues of the whole lower limb, trunk and pelvis in order to achieve the best possible outcome following a hip or knee injury. Simon liaises regularly with the consultants in the Stanmore team, ensuring an efficient and progression from assessment through to diagnosis, rehabilitation and recovery.