Hannah Fernando
Hannah is a CSP, HCP registered Physiotherapist, graduating with an MSc from King’s College London. She moved into the field of Physiotherapy after completing a BSc in Psychology at the University of Bath . This included a one year placement in Melbourne , working as a Sport Psychology assistant with Collingwood Football Club (AFL).
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Pain is inevitable in sport. The ability to push through pain can lead to championship titles, whilst persisting pain can be career destroying. As a physiotherapist it is essential to understand the complex phenomenon of pain in order to facilitate rehabilitation. The standard model and diagnostic dilemma The ‘standard model’...
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Why is it that some athletes become crippled by injury, whilst others return to come back stronger than ever before? Both physical and psychological factors play a significant role in mediating this process. As a physiotherapist it is essential to address the psychological as well as physical needs of the...