Qualifications:

MSc in Hand Therapy

Grad Dip Phys

MCSP

Professional membership: HPC

Since graduating from the Queen Elizabeth School of Physiotherapy in 1993 Sarah has spent the last 16 years specialising in the field of musculoskeletal injuries, specifically in the management and rehabilitation of upper limb injuries.  She has undertaken a number of post-graduate courses to maintain her clinical expertise and in 2005 Sarah completed her MSc in Hand Therapy.

She currently works as a Senior Physiotherapist in the Hand Unit at Leeds General Infirmary working closely with consultants and other medical practitioners to ensure a high standard of care for the patients she treats. Her specialist interests include rehabilitation following upper limb nerve injuries, major trauma injuries and congenital hand surgery.

Role within the Hand Transplant team:

• Lead Physiotherapist
• Development of Hand Transplant Rehabilitation Protocols
• Pre-operative assessments
• Post-operative assessment, rehabilitation and outcome measurements
• Liason with the Multi Disciplinary Team.