Kirsty harper

Kirsty is an experienced musculoskeletal Physiotherapist of 12 years, who has a passion for improving the musculoskeletal health and overall wellbeing of our clients. She believes strongly that ‘prevention is always better than cure’, and believes the key to driving change throughout the nation is by educating both individuals and larger workforce groups about the importance of good musculoskeletal health.

She has worked within the NHS, private practice, and with sports teams, and over time has noticed how poor physical habits and lifestyles are directly impacting on our pain levels, fitness and overall wellbeing. This has a large impact on individuals’ quality of life, influencing mental health, work productivity and social capabilities. She has specific experience in assisting employees from diverse workforce groups in an Occupational Health capacity, assessing both physical health, and the daily environmental and role related challenges the individual faces.

As well as a degree in Physiotherapy, Kirsty has MSc level studies in musculoskeletal management, and a further degree in health science.

Kirsty understands that driving habit change needs a collaborative approach between individuals, health professionals, work and social support networks in order to succeed. However small and simple changes to improve musculoskeletal habits can have a very large impact on individuals, businesses and the nation as a whole. 

Kirsty thrives on assessing and identifying the individual needs of a workforce, or individual, in order to promote the best possible musculoskeletal health and wellbeing outcomes.

Why should we invest in musculoskeletal health?

Musculoskeletal (MSK) health refers to the function of your bones, joints and muscles, and the ability of these structures to withstand the pressures of daily activities.

MSK health is consistently one of the leading causes of sickness absence in the UK with an estimated 31million working days lost each year. This has a huge economic impact on employees, businesses, and the UK taxpayer.

MSK health is very closely linked to all other aspects of health, with people suffering from physical pain and injury having a much higher incidence of poor mental health and overall wellbeing.

There are clear and easy steps that both employees and businesses can take to improve the MSK health, which can have a positive improvement on your business economy and productivity, as well as improving the overall health and wellbeing of your workforce.