Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy can help people regain movement, increase mobility and reduce pain using a variety of techniques. Conditions treated include:

• Back pain and neck pain
• Sports injuries
• Joint, ligament, muscle and tendon problems
• Posture issues
• Post-surgery rehabilitation

We offer expert professional treatment for both inpatients and outpatients by experienced Chartered Physiotherapists.

Amy Irlam, Physiotherapy Manager
Since qualifying in 2004 from the University of Teesside, I have completed junior rotations at the Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle before progressing to senior orthopaedics physiotherapist at Barnsley NHS Foundation trust.

I left the NHS in 2009 and moved to Cyprus where I worked for the MOD assessing and treating both in-patients and outpatients. On returning to the UK in 2011 I worked for Spire Hospital, Southampton as a specialist physiotherapist. Here I worked alongside some of the leading orthopaedic surgeons and gained valuable experience of the specific rehab protocols for complex / specialist orthopaedic surgery. I was also able to gain experience of treating patients undergoing general surgery and cardiac surgery and regularly treated patient in ITU.

I'm a member of two special interest groups, the ACPA (Arthroplasty Care Practitioners Association) and the ATOCP (Association of Trauma Orthopaedic Chartered Physiotherapists).

Toby Evans, Deputy Physiotherapy Manager
I qualified from Manchester Metropolitan University in 2016 where I went on to complete my junior rotations in the NHS in the Derbyshire Dales. In 2018 I moved into Outpatients in the Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire area, assessing, diagnosing and treating a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions. Following this, I became the Team Lead Physiotherapist in January 2021 of the High Peak area of Derbyshire. This involved leading an Outpatient Physiotherapy and Musculoskeletal service whereby patients would be assessed, diagnosed, and referred on for further investigations or for surgical opinions. I joined the team at Spire Claremont Hospital in September 2024 as Deputy Physio Manager working alongside an excellent team delivering the highest standard of care to their patients.

Yvonne Frampton, Senior Physiotherapist
I qualified as a Physiotherapist in 2003 and following 4 years in the NHS left to work in the private sector. I have worked for Bupa, Spire and Nuffield. I then went on to run my own clinic in Portsmouth for 10 years specializing in the areas of Chronic pain, Acupuncture and Musculoskeletal pain. I also worked along an orthopaedic surgeon who set up a young person’s hip service and help treat and support patients following hip arthroscopies. Since moving to Sheffield five years ago I have continued to work in these specialist areas and is based at the Spire Claremont Hospital.

Katie Goodarzi, Senior Physiotherapist
I qualified at Sheffield Hallam University in 2008. Initially, I began my career gaining extensive knowledge in the NHS, working within the core clinical areas, as well as specialties such as burns and plastics and spinal injuries.

In 2014 I became a specialist physiotherapist working at the Spinal Injuries Unit in Sheffield, working with complex trauma patients, as well as elective spinal surgery patients, advancing her rehabilitation skills by training in the ‘Bobath’ concept. After leaving the NHS in 2016, I went on to work in private practice, treating a variety of musculoskeletal conditions and sports injuries, gaining skills in soft tissue techniques, joint mobilisation and kinesiology taping.

Ben Gregory, Senior Physiotherapist
I qualified at the University of Hertfordshire in 2019 and became a rotational physiotherapist working for the NHS gaining extensive skills in both an inpatient and outpatient setting. In 2021 I joined the Huddersfield and Calderdale NHS Trust as a static MSK physiotherapist treating a range of complex musculoskeletal conditions as well as post-surgical rehabilitation.

I became a specialist MSK physiotherapist in 2021 and ran rehabilitation classes and was involved in developing and training junior staff and physiotherapy students. I have a specialist interest in upper limb rehabilitation and has completed courses in shoulder rehabilitation including the London orthopaedic shoulder meeting and Jo Gibson’s shoulder masterclass. In 2022, I then moved to Sheffield and started working as a senior physiotherapist at Spire Claremont Hospital where I have continued to develop my skills in complex post operative rehabilitation and regularly treats both consultant and self-referrals for a variety of MSK conditions. I am also a moving and handling trainer for the hospital.

Rose Oldale, Senior Specialist Physiotherapist in Hands
I qualified as a physiotherapist in 1995 from Manchester University and went on to spend 18 months rotating around the major clinical specialties at the Royal Oldham Hospital until concentrating my experience on an orthopaedic senior rotation at Tameside General Hospital near Manchester and then Rotherham General Hospital NHS Trust. Whilst at Rotherham General Hospital and beyond I ran physiotherapy and hydrotherapy sessions for the National Ankylosing Spondylitis Society (NASS) group.

I further concentrated my training and experience in the specialty of Hand Therapy at the Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust 2003 – 2022, gaining an MSc in Hand Therapy in 2010. During this time I worked alongside Plastic and Hand Surgery colleagues in a consultant lead clinic and gained a qualification in Injection Therapy at Nottingham University in 2019. I was also honorary lecturer on the Bradford University MSc Physiotherapy Course from 2006 - 2017. I am a member of the special interest group for hand Therapy, The British Association of Hand Therapy (BAHT).

I joined Spire Healthcare in 2022 as a Senior Specialist in Hand Therapy, managing post-op patients following thumb basal joint surgery, small joint arthroplasty, wrist surgery, Dupuytrens and tendon surgeries. I also assess and manages post traumatic hand and sports injuries.

Megan Loades, Physiotherapist
I qualified as a physiotherapist in 2024 from Manchester Metropolitan University, where I gained a comprehensive understanding of musculoskeletal, respiratory, and neurological conditions through placements across a variety of healthcare settings. My background also includes sports massage therapy, enhancing my ability to treat musculoskeletal injuries with soft tissue techniques.

I joined Spire Healthcare immediately after qualifying and am committed to developing my skills while working alongside experienced colleagues.

Currently, I divide my time between MSK and orthopaedic physiotherapy in the clinic and providing care to post-operative orthopaedic patients on the ward. This dual role enables me to support patients throughout their rehabilitation journey, from acute recovery to long-term progress.

Christie Warner-Southwell, Physiotherapist
After graduating in 2021, I began my physio career here at Spire Claremont Hospital: building and developing the core skills of inpatient and outpatient post operative care and rehab.

I have then gone on to gain more experience by doing my core rotations in the trust, including a neuro and medicine placement. Since, I have returned to Claremont to further my practice of MSK and orthopaedic outpatients. Throughout my professional journey, I have developed an understanding of the psychological elements of rehab; resulting in an adept capacity to help patients work with and understand their pain. I also have close to a decade of experience working as a personal trainer. This allows me to develop and implement bespoke strength and conditioning programs to aid patients wanting to return to sport and fitness.

Alison Darwin, Physiotherapy Technical Instructor
Alison started at Claremont in 1999 and in 2008, made the switch from Operating Theatre Administrator to Physiotherapy Assistant.

Since her transition to a patient facing role, Alison has completed her NVQ Level 2 and Diploma Level 3 in Health & Social Care gaining skills to support the work of the Physiotherapists in promoting patient independence on the ward and at home. Working alongside the Physiotherapists, Alison has been instrumental in delivering some our hip classes and joint schools.

For most people, coming into hospital for a procedure is a new experience. Alison says “My personal job satisfaction is helping people feel comfortable and at home during their stay, as I appreciate coming into hospital can be an anxious time for anyone.”

Joanne Straw, Physiotherapy Technical Instructor
Joanne has been at Claremont since 2004, working on Main Reception, Patient Admissions and now with the Physiotherapy team.

Joanne has completed her Diploma 3 in Health & Social Care and has trained in-house alongside the Senior Physiotherapists to promote patient independence on the ward and at home.

She has played a key role in developing and running hip and knee classes and says that “Working as part of the Physiotherapy team is the perfect job for me as it enables me to use both my clinical and clerical skills.” She finds assisting patients with their recovery after joint replacement surgery very rewarding.