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Jonny Harper

Jonny Harper

Senior Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

BCs, AACP

Specialises in

  • Injury management
  • injury prevention
  • Joint, muscle and tendon pain
  • Rehabilitation
  • Sports injuries
  • Acupuncture
  • Extra-corporeal shockwave therapy
  • Manual therapy
  • Soft tissue treatments.
     
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Conditions and Treatments

  • Acupuncture
  • Aqua Therapy
  • Arthritic pain
  • Back pain
  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
  • Headaches
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Knee injuries
  • Ligament sprains and tears
  • Muscle strains
  • Neck pain
  • Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI)
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Sporting injuries
  • Whiplash

Professional bio

Jonny graduated from Cardiff University with a 1st class Honours degree in Physiotherapy, and since then has been working primarily in the musculoskeletal and sports sector. Jonny joined St Josephs in 2017 and has subsequently developed a special interest in the lower limb. He has completed a post graduate qualification in Acupuncture, and is due to finish his Master's qualification in Sports Physiotherapy from the University of Bath in 2023.

Jonny is the Lead Physiotherapist for Hockey Wales where he oversees the medical provision for the performance and development pathways. Previously, Jonny was the physiotherapist for the Senior Women’s Welsh Hockey squad for 4 and a half years, travelling to numerous European and World Cup qualifying championships and the Birmingham Commonwealth Games in 2022. Jonny, also provides cover for other national governing bodies including GB Hockey, England Snowsports, Welsh Gymnastics, Welsh Athletics, and Welsh Badminton.

In 2022 Jonny set up his private physio business PAWB Physiotherapy, based in Cardiff where he treats a variety of different patients from sporting and non-sporting backgrounds. Jonny gained experience at Dragons Rugby and other professional and semi professional rugby union and league teams, alongside working as a soft tissue practitioner for Sport Wales.

Special Clinical Interests

  • The whole lower limb (particularly the knee)
  • The female athlete
  • Sports injuries and performance rehabilitation

Qualifications

BSc (First Class Hons) Physiotherapy
AACP Acupuncture Foundation Course
AACP Acupuncture Refresher

Year of first medical qualification: 2016

Professional Memberships

Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Association for Chartered Physiotherapists in Sports and Exercise Medicine (ACPSEM)

Personal Profile

As a former rugby player and triathlete, Jonny outside of work enjoys going to the gym and running with his cocker spaniel. However, his main sporting passion is skiing and snowboarding. Jonny enjoys cooking and has previously worked as a private chef in the UK and abroad, which resulted in him running an independent events catering business. He now enjoys hosting dinner parties with his wife.