Lead Physiotherapist - Matthew Carpenter MSc, Grad. Dip Phys, MCSP, MMACP,

Matthew Carpenter is Lead Physiotherapist and Clinical Director at Marple Physio and has over eighteen years experience as a Chartered Physiotherapist. Matthew trained originally at Pinderfields College of Physiotherapy in West Yorkshire and graduated in 1991. His first job was at Whiston Hospital in Merseyside where he gained skills working with patients in several different specialities. Four years after qualifying as a physiotherapist he moved to the USA where he continued to develop his career and took full advantage of being able to study with some 'leading lights' in the world of physiotherapy. It was here that he started to specialise in musculoskeletal physiotherapy.

 

In 2001 Matthew gained an MSc in Manipulative Physiotherapy from the University of Brighton and gained membership of the highly regarded Manipulation Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (MACP). Matthew then worked at the Alexandra Hospital in Cheadle, near Manchester, for several years where he became Outpatient Physiotherapy Manager. Then following a short spell working in smaller private physiotherapy clinics in the region, Matthew decided it was about time he started his own clinic and in 2007 Matthew took over the ownership and running of Marple Physio.

 

Matthew specialises in musculoskeletal physiotherapy and sports injuries and with a wealth of knowledge and experience he can offer an extremely high standard of treatment to patients attending the clinic.

 

Over the past three years Matthew has also been involved with work at the English Institute of Sport in Manchester. This has brought Matthew into contact with elite lottery funded athletes from many sports but he has been particularly involved with the Great Britain Disability swimming team as well as members of the GB cycling, squash and Taekwondo teams.

 

 

Senior Physiotherapist - Elizabeth Ebelthite BSc Honours, MCSP, MHPC, AACP

Liz Ebelthite joined the practice in January 2011 and is one of two full time Senior Musculoskeletal Physiotherapists working at Marple Physio. She holds a first class Honours Degree in Physiotherapy from the University of Salford, has post-graduate qualifications in acupuncture and is trained to teach by the Australian Institute of Pilates.

 

Since Qualifying she has gained a variety of experience working for both the NHS and with rugby teams. When not at Marple Physio Liz works with Rochdale Rugby Union Football Club as the first team physiotherapist - this includes treating and managing any injured players as well as providing pitch side support on match days and at training sessions.

 

Liz is passionate about physiotherapy and always strives to provide her patients with the most effective and up to date treatment available. She regularly attends postgraduate courses to further her knowledge and manual therapy skills.

 

In her spare time Liz is a keen runner and she enjoys going to the gym and watching sport.

 

Specialist Podiatrist - Charlotte Darbyshire, BSc, PgDip Clinical Biomechanics, M.Ch.S. Podiatrists

Charlotte qualified as a podiatrist from Salford University in July 2003 and since than has worked as a Podiatrist both in the NHS and Private sector. She specialises in the field of Biomechanics and sports injuries and currently works as a clinical specialist in lower limb biomechanics at South Manchester Hospitals trust.

 

Charlotte has completed her Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Biomechanics and will shortly (all things going well) complete her Master or Science degree in the same subject. Her research is titled ‘ A Retrospective Audit of Plantar Fascial Heel Pain Syndrome’.

 

At Marple Physio Charlotte specialises in lower limb biomechanical assessments, treatment and management of lower limb dysfunction and pain, and sports injuries. Usually this will involve the use of orthotic devices e.g. custom made insoles. Charlotte works closely with our physios to facilitate return to sport and function for our patients.

 

Senior Podiatrist/Chiropodist, Clare Robinson BSc Hons, M.ch.S

Clare Robinson qualified as a Podiatrist from Salford University in 2001. Since that time she has gone on to become a Specialist Podiatrist in Wound Care, working for Stockport Primary Care Trust (PCT). At Stockport PCT she provides podiatry treatment to people with wounds to the feet and lower legs following surgery or injury that are either not healing well or perhaps are considered at risk of complications due to other conditions such as diabetes or infection.

 

Clare is now working evenings at Marple Physio. Here she primarily treats people of all ages and backgrounds requiring, what has generally always been considered, 'Chiropody' type treatment. This could be hard callus build up that needs attendance or corn, varruca or toe nail treatments. Clare can also provide diabetic foot assessments and treatment at the clinic.

 

Clare's wealth of experience in general foot health and wound care means that she is able to diagnose all foot problems and treat them with a high level of skill - communicating with GPs and Consultants where appropriate to advise them if medical intervention is needed to supplement Podiatry treatment.

 

Sports Massage Practitioner, Kathryn Crompton MSc, MSMA, OCR (DIP)

Kathryn Crompton is the only local Sports Massage practitioner registered with the Sports Massage Association (SMA), the UK’s governing body. SMA registration requires accredited training and continuing professional development, so you can be assured of her expertise. She has a wealth of experience working with sports people of all ages and abilities, as well as the less active, and worked at the Manchester Commonwealth Games and the Athens Paralympics. She currently also works at the Manchester English Institute of Sport where she currently helps members of the GB swimming team, GB squash and GB Taekwondo.