Meet the physiotherapy team
The team consists of the Physiotherapy manager, a team leader,
five Physiotherapists, a Physiotherapy Assistant and Physiotherapy
Receptionist. They are supported by an experienced team of bank
staff with variety of specialties.
Cathy Greenwood Physiotherapy Manager BSc Hons, HPC registered,
MCSP
Cathy arrived at Fulwood in 1999 and became Physiotherapy
Manager at Fulwood in 2002. Prior to this she worked extensively in
the NHS, worked for sport clubs and did some private practice. She
was appointed Physiotherapy Service Manager for both sites in
October 2005.
Her main interests are outpatient Orthopaedics especially
Shoulders. She also has an interest in Chronic Chest conditions.
Cathy has helped to grow an efficient outpatient clinic for chronic
chest conditions, very soon to start Pulmonary Rehab Clinics at
Fulwood and Euxton Hall Hospital and works closely with the Chest
Physician at Fulwood. She has also initiated the setting up of a
Functional Restoration Programme at Euxton.
Phil Digman Team Leader, HPC registered, MCSP
Philip joined our Physiotherapy Team as a senior physiotherapist
and has successfully worked his way up to a Team leader role. He
qualified as a Chartered Physiotherapist for the University of
Bradford in 2001.
Phillip’s field of interest is in orthopaedic outpatients and
sports injuries. Phillip spent 5 years working closely with the
Preston North End Football Academy. His particular interests are
rehabilitation of the shoulder and the lower limb. Phil has been
crucial in developing our Functional Back Programme.
Emma Palmer Senior Physiotherapist BSc (Hons), HPC, registered,
MCSP
Having joined our team from Burnley General Hospital, Emma holds
a keen interest in orthopaedics. She now leads the inpatient
service across Fulwood and Euxton. Emma’s involvement in developing
our evidenced based protocols and audit material with support from
Euxton Hall's consultants underpins our multi-disciplinary team
approach. Emma also co ordinates our Hydrotherapy Service.
Ian Kirkpatrick Senior Physiotherapist BSc (Hons), HPC
registered, MCSP
Ian graduated from Northumbria University in 2006 and began work
with Hartlepool Football Club. He joined Euxton in 2007 and has
further developed his interest in Sports Injuries via his work with
Wigan Athletic Football Club. He is a keen footballer and Golfer
and is able to relate this knowledge when rehabilitating patients
with sporting injuries.
Suzie Crellin Senior Physiotherapist Bsc Hons HPC registered,
MCSP
Suzie graduated from the University of Northumbria with an
honours degree in Physiotherapy in 2006. She started work as a
junior physiotherapist at Fulwood Hall Hospital. Suzie became a
senior physio in 2008 and specialized in outpatients, currently
working full-time in outpatient physio department in Fulwood and
Euxton Hall Hospital. Suzie is leading the development of the Chest
service and is also involved in setting up our Pulmonary
Rehabilitation Programme.
Lee Thirlwall Senior Physiotherapist BSC Hons, HPC Registered,
MCSP
Lee graduated from Northumbria University and has recently
joined Euxton Hall. Since graduating Lee has travelled to Ghana
where he gained experience in assisting the formation of new 'free'
clinic and worked closely with Ghanaian premiership football teams.
This lead to Lee carrying out his post-graduate rotations in South
Wales, where he also gained further sports experience working with
a welsh premiership rugby union team. Lee has a keen interest in
physiotherapy of a musculoskeletal nature.