James Berry

• Provision of evidence based physiotherapy interventions for patients with acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions as well as guided return to activity programmes for individuals post surgery or stroke
• Conducting comprehensive subjective and objective assessment specific to patient presentation.
• Explanation of clinical reasoning and provision of education to patient regarding presenting condition. Use of biopsychosocial framework (Pain and disability drivers model) to provide information about lifestyle factors that may be contributing to pain and to assist in addressing any unhelpful beliefs the patient may have regarding their condition.
• SMART goal setting based on patients stated objectives. Provision of support, advice and evidence based exercise programmes to achieve goals.

Provided physiotherapy for the rehabilitation of patients post acquired brain injury. Responsible for managing a clinical caseload providing evidence-based physiotherapy to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

• Conducted comprehensive musculoskeletal and neurological assessment using outcome measures which were used to assess patient progress.
• Created personalized treatment plans improving pain management, strength, balance, gait, quality of life and functional performance.
• Created and implemented post trauma musculoskeletal rehabilitation plans adhering to guidelines.
• Provided respiratory care to patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases and post aspiration pneumonia, using active cycle of breathing techniques, incentive spirometry and assisted coughing,
• Development of therapeutic physical activity programme aimed at health promotion and continued participation of physical activity for patients post discharge.
• Liaised with other health professionals, including Psychology, Occupational and Speech and Language therapy, to provide a multidisciplinary, holistic care plan to improve patient health.

• Worked closely with senior physiotherapist in assessing and creating evidence based treatment plans.
• Maintained accurate clinical records.
• Worked closely with members of the wider team to ensure a multidisciplinary approach to patient wellness to optimize patient outcomes.
• Encouraged and motivated patients during their rehabilitation, providing excellent level of personalized care and attention.
• Monitored patient progress using outcome measures with strong psychometric properties, referring queries and concerns to senior physiotherapist.
• Assisted in the maintenance and resupply of equipment essential to practice.