Our People
Original Editor - Rachael Lowe Top Contributors - Rachael Lowe, Vidya Acharya, Alexandra Stead and Lucy Aird
Our People
Physiopedia is built by a global community of physiotherapy professionals united by a shared mission: making trusted physiotherapy knowledge freely accessible to everyone, everywhere.
Behind every article, course, and resource are real people - experienced clinicians, dedicated volunteers, expert trustees, and passionate advisers - all committed to advancing the profession and improving patient care worldwide.
From Content Editors reviewing clinical articles to Subject Matter Experts ensuring accuracy, from Trustees providing strategic oversight to Advisory Council members offering specialist guidance, every person contributing to Physiopedia plays a vital role in maintaining the world's most trusted physiotherapy knowledge resource.
Our Leadership
Board of Trustees
Our trustees provide strategic oversight, ensure we fulfil our charitable mission, and maintain the highest standards of governance and integrity.
Rachael Lowe - Co-founder, President & Chair
Physiotherapist (UK). Established Physiopedia in 2008 with the ambitious goal of providing free, open access to all physiotherapy knowledge to improve global health. Continues to use her specialist knowledge of the global physiotherapy profession and technology skills to empower physiotherapy professionals worldwide.
Tony Lowe - Co-founder & Technical Director
E-learning consultant (UK). With a background in engineering and education, Tony became fascinated by how the Internet could support teaching. As co-founder, Tony is the technical architect behind Physiopedia.
Physical Therapist and Associate Professor (USA). Executive Liaison for Community Outreach and DPT Programme Faculty Member at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences.
Physiotherapist and former Secretary General of World Physiotherapy (Canada). Led World Physiotherapy from 1995-2016, visiting member organisations across all regions. Brings deep understanding of international collaboration and partnerships.
Our trustees bring diverse expertise spanning clinical practice, education, research, digital health, charity management, and international development.
Our Editorial Community
The heart of Physiopedia is our dedicated editorial team of qualified physiotherapy professionals who volunteer their time and expertise to maintain content quality. This collaborative team brings together knowledge from across the global physiotherapy spectrum.
Quality Assurance Manager
Alexandra Stead - Quality Assurance Manager
Leads content quality and coordinates our global volunteer community of 50+ content editors. Manages the editorial workflow from content review through to publication, ensuring clinical accuracy and evidence-based standards across all resources whilst implementing and continuously improving our Quality Assurance framework.
Content Manager
Vidya Achyra - Content Manager
Supports the Quality Assurance Manager in maintaining content standards and volunteer coordination. Assists with content review processes, training development, and editorial operations whilst helping to ensure consistent quality across the platform.
Communications Manager
Lucy Aird - Communications Manager
Manages external communications for Physiopedia, including social media, newsletters, marketing materials, and community engagement. Promotes Physiopedia's mission, impact, and resources to the global physiotherapy community.
Our Editorial Team
Our editorial team includes:
- Content Editors - Qualified physiotherapy professionals who review, update, and create content
- Subject Matter Experts - Recognised authorities providing specialist knowledge across clinical areas
- Lead Reviewers - Experienced editors who mentor new contributors and coordinate quality initiatives
Learn more about our editorial structure: Editorial Team & Roles
Caution, joining the team at Physiopedia could irreversibly change your professional life. I would strongly recommend doing the same for supporting the development of our global physiotherapy community.
Partner Organisations
We work closely with leading physiotherapy and rehabilitation organisations globally. We have formal partnership agreements with some organisations and informal content contribution agreements with others.
Key partners include:
- World Physiotherapy
- World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT)
- International Society of Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO)
- International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
- Humanity & Inclusion
View all our partners and learn more about our partnerships
Our Community in Numbers
Our community represents the global reach and diversity of physiotherapy:
- Over 5,500 registered editors who have contributed to building Physiopedia
- 50+ active volunteer editors who regularly maintain and improve content
- Dedicated subject matter experts covering all major physiotherapy specialties
- Years of combined clinical experience across the editorial team
- Presence across six continents representing global physiotherapy practice
Read more about our global impact.
Our Organisational Culture
What unites our diverse, global community are the values that guide everything we do:
Trust - We maintain rigorous editorial standards and quality assurance. Our content is human-created, expert-reviewed, and continuously updated, providing a credible counter to AI misinformation.
Collaboration - We believe in the power of collective expertise. Physiotherapy professionals worldwide work together to build, maintain, and improve our shared knowledge base.
Excellence - We pursue the highest standards in content quality, user experience, and professional development opportunities. We promote leadership and continuous improvement.
Impact - We're data-driven and results-focused. We measure our global reach, track learning outcomes, and demonstrate how knowledge-sharing improves healthcare delivery.
Openness - Free access to quality physiotherapy knowledge is a right, not a privilege. All core Physiopedia content remains free for everyone, everywhere, forever.
Join Our Community
Whether you're an experienced clinician, recent graduate, researcher, educator, or specialist - there's a place for you at Physiopedia.
- Ready to get involved? Visit our Contribute page to explore all the ways you can contribute
- Volunteer as an Editor: Explore editorial roles
- Become a Trustee: We periodically recruit trustees with specific expertise. Express interest
- Join as an Adviser: Senior professionals interested in advisory positions can get in touch
- Questions or general enquiries: Contact us
Learn More
- About Physiopedia - Our mission, vision, and story
- Get Involved - Ways to contribute and support
- Editorial Team & Roles - Detailed volunteer information
- Governance - Organisational structure and transparency
- Our Impact - See what we're achieving together
Together, we're building the trusted knowledge base that physiotherapy deserves - and making it free for everyone, everywhere.