The Team

Kathleen Tatlow Grad.Dip.Phys. SRP MCSP
Advanced Musculoskeletal Practitioner;
Specialist Shoulder Physiotherapist;
Honorary Senior Lecturer, Salford University

Kathleen has vast experience in Shoulder Rehabilitation with a special interest in Atraumatic Shoulder Instability and Shoulder Dislocations . She is one of a few physiotherapists in the UK that has such an experience.

Kathleen regularly provides a specialist opinion to other therapists and surgeons on complex shoulder problems.

Kathleen also specialises in Frozen Shoulder treatment, particularly following Capsular Release surgery . She has established and runs bi-weekly Shoulder Classes which have proven to be of great benefit for patients. She has established and runs the regular Post-Operative Follow-Up Clinics and Complex Instability clinics.

Kathleen was awarded the British Elbow & Shoulder Society AHP Travelling Fellowship 2004 , which allowed her to travel to centres around Europe and expand her knowledge and skills in Shoulder therapy.

She also lectures internationally and nationally on shoulder rehabilitation, particularly shoulder instability and scapula rehabilitation.  Most recently at the Bangalore Shoulder Course 2009.

Christine Holmes MCSP SRP

Specialist Shoulder & Sports Injury Physiotherapist

Chris joined the team at Manchester Shoulder Clinic in 2010. She has a specialist expertise in shoulder rehabilitation, in particular acute and chronic traumatic shoulder injuries. These include shoulder dislocations, ac joint disruptions, impingements and rotator cuff injuries. Having seen hundreds of shoulder injuries, she has designed particular programmes to aid their shoulder back to normal function. Chris also works closely with Strength and Conditioners, working on weight training programmes for shoulder injuries at various levels.

Christine has an immense experience working in professional sport. She has been Salford Reds Rugby League Head Physiotherapist for 9 years. She has also had the opportunity to work at a national and international level with rugby league players, working as head physiotherapist for Lancashire and Scotland Rugby League. She has also had the opportunity to work with cyclists in the Velodrome at the Commonwealth Games in Manchester in 2002. Other shoulder rehabilitation sporting knowledge includes golf, tennis, running and gymnastics.

Another special interest is musculoskeletal screening in particular shoulder biomechanics, preventing injuries before they occur. She has worked with England Elite Youth with their medical screening testing. This is to identify weaker points to help promote performance

Chris has also had the opportunity to lecture on shoulder rehabilitation with shoulder specialists.

Sarah O'Donnell

Co-ordinator

Sarah will organise initial appointments, follow ups and referrals and will liaise closely with insurance companies to ensure the best service for patients.

With our close association with Consultant Shoulder & Upper Limb Surgeons Sarah can provide you with further links to shoulder
rehabilitation and information on your shoulder treatment and the options that are available.

For an appointment with Kathleen or if you require any information whether it be as simple as how to get here or more complex issues regarding your treatment please call Sarah on 0161 227 0029 or email sarah@manchestershoulder.com