Isobel Crichton
Shenfield,Essex
Summary
Final-year Physiotherapy student at the University of Essex graduating in July 2026, with placement experience across MSK, orthopaedic, community, A&E and medical settings. Strong interest in sports rehabilitation and football, with experience working within competitive football environments as a University Football Scholar, Team Captain and President. Skilled in musculoskeletal assessment, rehabilitation, exercise prescription and athlete communication through clinical placements and football-based roles. Passionate about supporting player development, injury prevention and return-to-play processes, with excellent communication, organisational and MDT working skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Team Physiotherapist
Hutton Ladies FC
2023.01 - 2026.05
- Support pitch-side assessment, rehabilitation and return-to-play management
- Assist with recovery strategies and pre-game sports massage
University Football Scholar, Captain & President
University of Essex
2023.01 - 2026.01
- Balanced high-performance football alongside academic and clinical placements
- Worked closely with coaching and strength & conditioning staff
- Developed leadership, organisation and athlete communication skills
Orthopaedics
Princess Alexandra Hospital
2026.02 - 2026.03
- Assisted with post-operative rehabilitation, mobility progression and return-to-activity planning
MSK Outpatients
Cora Health
2025.04 - 2025.05
- Assessed MSK and sports-related conditions including shoulder, knee and spinal presentations
- Delivered gym-based rehabilitation, exercise prescription and patient education
- Developed evidence-based treatment plans within a fast-paced outpatient setting
Youth Football Coach
Hutton Girls FC
2019.08 - 2023.02
- Coached youth players within a safe and supportive environment
- Developed strong leadership, communication and safeguarding skills while working with young athletes and parents
Education
BSc (Hons) - Physiotherapy
University of Essex
Colchester 2023.10 - 2026.07
A Levels - PE (A*), Biology (A), Maths (A)
Brentwood School
Brentwood, EssexSkills
- Rehabilitation & exercise prescription
- MSK assessment and clinical documentation
- Communication & teamwork
- Patient-centred care
- MDT working
- Time management & organisation
- IT systems: SystmOne, EPIC, PowerChart, NerveCentre
Additional Placements
Community – Provide, Braintree
A&E – ESNEFT, Colchester
Medical – MSEFT, Southend
Certification
- Level 3 Sports Massage Qualification (Distinction)
- Basic Life Support
- FA Safeguarding in Adults & Children
- Full UK Driving Licence
References
Luke Stone – Manager, Hutton Ladies FC lstone@westhamunited.co.uk 07873 364556
Debbie Miles – University Lecturer djmiles@essex.ac.uk
Juan Borragiero – MSK Placement Educator, Cora Health juanborrageiro@cora-health.co.uk 07592 832208
Kirsten Dalby – Orthopaedic Placement Educator kirsten.dalby@nhs.net 07967 647564
Timeline
Orthopaedics
Princess Alexandra Hospital
2026.02 - 2026.03
MSK Outpatients
Cora Health
2025.04 - 2025.05
BSc (Hons) - Physiotherapy
University of Essex
2023.10 - 2026.07
Team Physiotherapist
Hutton Ladies FC
2023.01 - 2026.05
University Football Scholar, Captain & President
University of Essex
2023.01 - 2026.01
Youth Football Coach
Hutton Girls FC
2019.08 - 2023.02
A Levels - PE (A*), Biology (A), Maths (A)
Brentwood School