Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy at the Broadgate Spine & Joint Clinic is provided by Nicola Schie and André Bason. The new gym enables our physiotherapists to carry out comprehensive training of both spinal problems and conditions involving the extremities (knees, shoulders, hips, etc.). Our physiotherapists are registered with all major health insurances.

Nicola Schie – MSc (Sports Physio) BSc (Hons) Physio SRP MCSP

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Nicola graduated as a physiotherapist from the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa, in 2000. After working in private practice for a few years, she gained her Masters, specialising in Sports and Exercise Physiotherapy. Nicola has worked in a variety of clinical settings, and has experience in treating both professional and amateur athletes, as well as those who shy away from sport and exercise altogether! She specialises in the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of sports, orthopaedic, and musculoskeletal injuries (which incorporates back, neck and ante and post-natal complaints). Her rehabilitation focuses on movement analysis, timing, specific strengthening and improving precise stability and control. Nicola is a member of the Chartered society of Physiotherapists, the Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists and Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Sports Medicine.

André Bason MSc, BSc (Hons), MMACP, MSCP, SRP

Photo of André BasonAndré graduated in physiotherapy from the University of Malta in 2001. He has gained a Masters degree in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy from University College London (UCL), specializing in manual and exercise therapy. André is a state registered physiotherapist who has worked in private practice since 2001 and has experience in treating people from all walks of life, including professional and amateur athletes. He has a special interest in the assessment and treatment of neck and back pain. He also has interest in post-surgical rehabilitation such as ACL repair, knee and shoulder arthroscopy. André uses manual therapy, acupuncture and also incorporates the Pilates concept both in the treatment and prevention of injuries.

André is a member of the Health Professional Council (HPC), Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (CSP) and Manipulative Association of Chartered Physiotherapists. More information about Andre can be found at his website.