JOANNA PERKINS
CARDIFF, WALES
Summary
Experienced and enthusiastic physiotherapist with a track record of success in elite sporting environments. Possesses exceptional interpersonal, problem-solving and clinical skills to support the development of athletes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Physiotherapist Women's WRU
Welsh Rugby Union
12.2021 - Current
- Head of women's national squad including match day support, injury assessment and rehabilitation
- Leading a team including a doctor, physiotherapist and sports therapist
- Built a positive, productive training environment for athletes including female specific support
- Lead in supporting development of athletes to maximise availability for senior women's rugby
- Lead in female athlete research
- Completed PHCIS qualifications
Consultant Physio Women's WRU
Welsh Rugby Union
01.2019 - 12.2023
- Supported head physiotherapist in delivery of injury prevention, rehabilitation and match day support
- Delivery of class and individual strategies to minimise stress urinary incontinence
- Rehabilitation as directed by the lead Physio
Founder Jo Perkins Physiotherapy
Self Employed
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Founder of private physiotherapy clinic including female specific support for athletes, pre and post natal rehabilitation
- Delivered pilates classes as well as post natal rehabilitation
- Reformer trained
Senior Physiotherapist/Rehab Clinical Lead
Scarlets RFC
08.2010 - 06.2018
- Lead of injury prevention and rehabilitation over 8 years which lead to high player availability (Pro 12 league winners and semi finalists of European campaigns 2017-18)
- Developed excellent working relationships with players and staff to achieve success, and ensure the safest return to play
FAW Consultant
FAW
- Consultant physio for various training events in development squads from 2008-2013
- Supported the medical provision at 2 international fixtures
Senior Physiotherapist
NHS
08.2005 - 08.2010
- Static musculoskeletal therapist
- Developed range of assessment and treatment strategies to support development into sport
Guest Lecturer
Cardiff Metropolitan University
02.2019 - 01.2023
- Provided guest lectures on various aspects of assessment and rehabilitation to MSc Rehabilitation and BSc SCRAM courses
Consultant Physio Glamorgan Cricket
Glamorgan Cricket
02.2019 - 01.2021
- Provided rehabilitation on request for athletes
- Delivered weekly sports pilates to team
Education
Master of Science - Sports Medicine
Cardiff Metropolitan University
2013
Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy
Cardiff University
2005
Skills
- Advanced assessment, treatment and rehabilitation skills
- Task Prioritization
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Critical Thinking
- Calm Under Pressure
- Good in a team
REFERENCES
Available on request
Timeline
Head Physiotherapist Women's WRU
Welsh Rugby Union
12.2021 - Current
Guest Lecturer
Cardiff Metropolitan University
02.2019 - 01.2023
Consultant Physio Glamorgan Cricket
Glamorgan Cricket
02.2019 - 01.2021
Consultant Physio Women's WRU
Welsh Rugby Union
01.2019 - 12.2023
Founder Jo Perkins Physiotherapy
Self Employed
01.2019 - 12.2021
Senior Physiotherapist/Rehab Clinical Lead
Scarlets RFC
08.2010 - 06.2018
Senior Physiotherapist
NHS
08.2005 - 08.2010
FAW Consultant
FAW
Master of Science - Sports Medicine
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy
Cardiff University
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