Alice Whitmore

At this placement i've been working alongside the lead physiotherapist with players from the ages of 9-18. Guiding them through rehab programmes with work inside the gym and drills out on the pitch, aiding rehab with soft tissue work and taping. This placement has allowed me to work with different age groups and accommodate my plans to suit this

At this placement i've worked alongside the lead sports rehabilitator to help return athletes to play and also maintain fitness. Getting involved with soft tissue techniques, early, mid and late stage rehab exercises, individually led gym sessions and pitch based drills. This experience allowed me to gain confidence in myself and my ability to succ

Invaluable experience in observing the way in which an elite team organises and carries out try outs and manages athletes from all round the country. simple tasks like injury screening and measurement of height and weight seem arbitrary but are crucial for an smooth running and injury free day.