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Im am a rotational senior physiotherapist working in central Scotland in the NHS. Although I have rotated through most of the core physiotherapy rotations (orthopaedics, care of the elderly, medical, musculoskeletal outpatients), my main area of interest is now musculoskeltal outpatients.
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Since qualifying from university I have also worked extensively at various levels of football (male, female and youths)


== Name  ==
== Name  ==


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Laura Chimimba<br>  


== About Me<br>  ==
== About Me<br>  ==


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I have extensive experience working in both the NHS, private practice and professional sport.
 
I have had the opportunity to gain experience in areas as diverse as care of the elderly, rehabilitation and neuro. However I have chosen to specialise in the care of musculoskeletal conditions and sports injuries.
 
Over the past decade I have worked in a variety of sports and had the pleasure of caring for athletes at:
 
* European Championships
* World Championships
* Commonwealth games
* Grand slamsMy experiences in sport have allowed me to develop strong skills in assessing and treating acute injuries, as well as implementing injury prevention strategies.
 
Specialties:
 
* Musculoskeletal
* Orthopaedics
* Sports Injuries<br>  


== Education  ==
== Education  ==


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BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
 
PG Dip Sports & Exercise Medicine
 
PG Cert Strength & Conditioning


== Professional Affiliations<br>  ==
== Professional Affiliations<br>  ==


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Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)


== Professional Appointments<br>  ==
Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)


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Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Sports & Exercise Medicine (ACPSEM)


== Publications<br>  ==
Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (AACP)


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UK Strength & Conditioning Association (UKSCA) - associate member


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Chimimba, L. A. (2020). [https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Laura-Chimimba-2/publication/347490406_Athletes_and_the_importance_of_breast_health/links/5fddfe7545851553a0cf6f83/Athletes-and-the-importance-of-breast-health.pdf Athletes and the importance of breast health]. ''Journal of Medicine and Science in Tennis'', ''25''(3), 15–21. <br>  


== Contact Details ==
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I can be contacted via [https://uk.linkedin.com/in/laura-chimimba-6223b436 LinkedIn] and [https://twitter.com/LauraC_Physio Twitter].<br>


<br>This User is a member of the Musculoskeletal / Orthopaedic group  
This User is a member of the Musculoskeletal / Orthopaedic group  
This User is a member of the Sports Medicine group
This User is a member of the Sports Medicine group

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Name[edit | edit source]

Laura Chimimba

About Me
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I have extensive experience working in both the NHS, private practice and professional sport.

I have had the opportunity to gain experience in areas as diverse as care of the elderly, rehabilitation and neuro. However I have chosen to specialise in the care of musculoskeletal conditions and sports injuries.

Over the past decade I have worked in a variety of sports and had the pleasure of caring for athletes at:

  • European Championships
  • World Championships
  • Commonwealth games
  • Grand slamsMy experiences in sport have allowed me to develop strong skills in assessing and treating acute injuries, as well as implementing injury prevention strategies.

Specialties:

  • Musculoskeletal
  • Orthopaedics
  • Sports Injuries

Education[edit | edit source]

BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy

PG Dip Sports & Exercise Medicine

PG Cert Strength & Conditioning

Professional Affiliations
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Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)

Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Sports & Exercise Medicine (ACPSEM)

Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (AACP)

UK Strength & Conditioning Association (UKSCA) - associate member

Publications
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Chimimba, L. A. (2020). Athletes and the importance of breast health. Journal of Medicine and Science in Tennis, 25(3), 15–21.

Contact Details[edit | edit source]

I can be contacted via LinkedIn and Twitter.

This User is a member of the Musculoskeletal / Orthopaedic group This User is a member of the Sports Medicine group