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Michael graduated from the University of East Anglia in 1996, starting his career at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield where he gained experience in a wide range of medical, surgical and neurological disciplines. He moved on to work at Sheffield Children's Hospital, experiencing a range of highly specialised work with children and babies with a variety of medical, surgical and musculoskeletal conditions.  

 

He completed his Masters degree (MSc) in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, gaining membership of the Musculoskeletal Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (MACP) in 2003. Michael continued to gain clinical experience working at York Hospital, ultimately working as an Extended Scope Physiotherapist specialising in Knee problems. He returned to Sheffield in a similar role as a Spinal Extended Scope Physiotherapist, working with the Consultant Spinal Surgeons both at the Northern General and Royal Hallamshire Hospitals, a role which he enjoys to this day.

 

Michael completed his PhD in 2019, investigating a novel treatment approach for the management of Sciatica. He has been successful in gaining post-doctoral funding for studies working with universities at home and abroad investigating the management of Sciatica, Low back pain, surgery for low back pain and optimising medication for low back pain. He continues his research into physiotherapy for back pain, and has published his work widely. Michael is a member of the National Back pain committee helping to develop and integrate quality spinal services for England. Most recently Michael has been invited to be a committee member of the Society of Back Pain Research (SBPR) where he will work with a prestigious group of clinical and academic colleagues to promote research into spinal disorders.

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