Rhian Sykes
Physiotherapy Consultant
Rhian brings 20 years of experience within the musculoskeletal field. She is also a clinical specialist in rheumatological disease including axial spondyloarthropathy, and in hydrotherapy. She graduated from the University of the West of England in 2004 and achieved a Masters with distinction in Advanced Practice from Cardiff University in 2018.
Experience past and present:
- All musculoskeletal conditions including spines, knees, hips, shoulders and more.
- Occupational Health.
- Support to live well with rheumatological disease and persistent pain.
- Consultant led orthopaedic clinics, particularly spinal clinics, with excellent knowledge of spinal pain treatment and pathways.
- Acute knee screening to diagnose significant knee injuries.
- Group based and individual rehabilitation.
- Certified Australian Institute Physiotherapy and Pilates (APPI) mat work instructor.
- Certified Mummy MOT Practitioner.
Diagnostic Skills:
Rhian has many years’ experience as a diagnostician of musculoskeletal conditions, and can provide a detailed and thorough assessment of your condition, whether acute or more longstanding. She will discuss in detail the likely diagnosis, prognosis, and best practice to support you moving forwards and achieving your goals. She has excellent awareness of appropriate treatment options, including when imaging or orthopaedic opinion may be appropriate.
Rehabilitation Skills:
Rhian has extensive and varied experience of many conditions, from acute injuries and post op rehabilitation, to more longstanding conditions of the spine, knee, shoulder, hip and more. She has experience of group based rehabilitation (online and in person) of persistent spinal pain, rheumatological disease, lower limb and upper limb. She has been the clinical lead for a large hydrotherapy service and has excellent knowledge of using the properties of water to maximise rehabilitation.
Orthopaedics:
Rhian has worked alongside spinal and knee consultants in clinic, which affords her comprehensive knowledge of when orthopaedic opinion may be indicated, and has excellent links with these services. Occupational Health Rhian has accomplished skills in supporting you to work happily and healthily, with a good understanding of work ergonomics. She previous experience of Occupational Health in a large organisation, including evaluating fitness to work and advising employers and employees on how to return to, or stay in work, successfully.
Rheumatological Disease:
Rhian has experience of leading the Rheumatological physiotherapy service in a large Welsh local health board and specialises in supporting those with rheumatological conditions.
She has a good understanding of how these complex conditions affect day to day life, how medications and general health influence symptoms, and she can support you with an individualised plan to live well and achieve your goals.
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Rhian is amazing!
Saw rhian for a neurological presentation in both arms and hands. Pins and needles constantly from my job as a massage therapist. She worked through my spine mobilising it and working with the surrounding muscles which helped millions! Really grateful for Rhian and a pleasure to work with! Thanks Rhian!
Amazing
I saw Gin for a problem with my ankle which I have had for a few months . Her assessment was very thorough and she was very knowledgable. She knew exactly where my problem was and was able to pin point my pain. She gave me an exercise plan to do at home & stretches. She explained why it was painful in certain areas and gave me confidence on how to help with recovery.
She was very friendly and approachable. I would highly recommend Gin for any physio needs.
Highly recommend
The best advice and treatment I have had in a long time. Previous experiences from other health experts were unsuccessful in helping me with my condition. Virginia was marvellous, explained everything in detail and tailored a treatment plan specifically for me. After my first appointment I felt the benefit of the physio. I’m very happy I chose Physio at One and highly recommend them.
I have learned so much!
Initially starting sessions for chronic pain following illness, I have learned so much about my body and how it moves. Alongside effective treatment, Gin is an excellent (and patient!) teacher and the exercises she taught me over multiple sessions went far beyond rehab from the original pain.
I am a performer and my body is therefore essential to my work. I have learned techniques and confidence to strengthen and futureproof my body in ways I couldn’t have imagined before, which has been a major factor in improving my general health and happiness.
I now feel empowered to train and further explore my range of motion and scope for strength, all while building resilience for the future.
Excellent physiotherapy sessions & programmes
Following a serious road race cycling accident which resulted in multiple fractures Gin was able to confidently assess my needs and start me on a rehabilitation programme. Sessions were excellent and demonstrated initial stretches to regain movement in an interactive manner and were built into a detailed programme. Further sessions closely monitored progress and began strengthening injured areas with further specific exercises and programmes that were clear to follow. Gin’s knowledge and expertise is fantastic has been instrumental in my recovery so far!
