Our highly qualified clinical team have a shared determination and commitment to see you get back to everyday life, efficiently and without unnecessary delay. We promise that wherever you are in your health journey, we can get the right care for you.
Our approach means treating you as an individual and not for your conditions. We believe in collaborative multidisciplinary solutions and making sure no-one falls through the cracks to be left fending for themselves.
“We are very proud of the team of experts who run our services at Health Sciences University. When you come to us, you will have the option to be triaged and advised by one of our senior clinicians, ensuring we guide you to see the right person, at the right time to suit your needs.
Our multidisciplinary clinical services help patients and service users get back to everyday health faster and in a more manageable way. Our objective is creating a sense of ‘wrapped up care’ with a speed of service, whilst improving patient outcomes through our connected, collaborative, multidisciplinary team of experts, who are working together to achieve better health.”
– Neil Langridge, Director of Clinical & Rehabilitation Services at HSU
Neil is an internationally recognised Consultant Physiotherapist with over 30 years of clinical experience, supporting patients with long-term and complex conditions. He leads our team as Director of Clinical & Rehabilitation Services, drawing on his qualifications, including a Doctorate in Clinical Practice.
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Katie is a specialist Neurological Physiotherapist with extensive experience in neurological rehabilitation, supporting people living with neurological conditions and long-term health needs. She is passionate about delivering evidence-based, person-centred care that helps people improve their mobility, independence and quality of life.
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Richard is an experienced Physiotherapist specialising in musculoskeletal and spinal care, with a focus on helping people with complex or persistent symptoms understand their condition and access the most appropriate treatment options to support recovery and function.
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Francesca is an MSK and First Contact Physiotherapist with a specialist interest in sports injury rehabilitation, lower limb conditions, and helping people return safely to sport, exercise, and everyday life. She combines evidence-based physiotherapy with Clinical Pilates to optimise movement, build strength, and support long-term recovery.
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Letitia Rutherford is an experienced Sports Therapist and Lead Sports Rehabilitator with over 20 years of experience in rehabilitation across the NHS, private practice, and elite sport in both the UK and the USA. She helps people recover from injury, rebuild strength, and return confidently to sport and everyday activity through structured, individualised rehabilitation.
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Ella holds a degree in Sport and Exercise Therapy and focuses on helping people recover from injury, rebuild strength, and return safely to activity and sport through structured rehabilitation.
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Natalie is passionate about helping people overcome musculoskeletal pain and injury through ethical, evidence-based chiropractic care. Drawing on her Master's in Chiropractic qualification from AECC University College, she creates personalised treatment plans that support both recovery and long-term wellbeing.
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Matthew plays a key leadership role in shaping and advancing HSU's Clinical & Rehabilitation Services. Combining extensive expertise in diagnostic imaging with a commitment to service development and patient-centred care, he leads initiatives that enhance clinical pathways, improve patient experience, and support high-quality outcomes.
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Dr Laith Al-Obaidi is a Consultant Radiologist and Interventional Pain Specialist with extensive experience in diagnostic imaging, image-guided procedures and the management of musculoskeletal and spinal pain.
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With extensive experience in private and community podiatry, Nicole specialises in managing chronic foot conditions and preventive care. She is passionate about promoting foot health and educating patients to prevent long-term issues.
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Health Sciences University
Parkwood Campus
Parkwood Rd
Bournemouth
BH5 2DF