Simon trained as a physiotherapist from 1992, graduating with honours in 1996 from King’s College University, London. After completing his junior rotations through the different specialities at the Royal Free Hospital, London, he specialised in outpatient physiotherapy (spinal pain/dysfunction; joint problems and other musculoskeletal injuries including sports injuries) in the private sector for 6 years. During this time he began his progression to becoming a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist as well as gaining further post graduate qualifications in Sports Physiotherapy from the Manchester Metropolitan University. He also furthered an interest in analysing movement patterns and coaching of enhanced motor control with formal training (Kinetic Control).

After a career break travelling around the world, with further post graduate training he became a Clinical Specialist and eventually a Clinical Director at Back in Action UK, London. He completed an MSc. in Neuromusculoskeletal Physiotherapy, with merit, at Keele University in 2013. This qualification also elevated him to being a Kinetic Control Movement Therapist, a method to analyse and correct movement patterns.

Each programme will be bespoke and address the specifics of that individual. The starting point is a two-part assessment. The spoken assessment or interview will determine what the client would like to achieve and what they are prepared to do to attain their goals. Also discussed will be the client’s activity levels with detailed description required in many cases; the physical demands of the client’s occupation; their current medical status and previous medical history. Other discussed areas will be an outline of the individual’s diet, their perceived sleep quality and quantity and What motivates or de-motivates the client regarding exercise. For those clients who have an active injury or have chronic pain, the assessment will include sections specifically relating to these areas such as a history of the problem and a pain questionnaire.

Following the spoken assessment, a summary report and proposed plan for the physical assessment will be generated and emailed to the client. There may be additional information that needs to be acquired such as completing a food or sleep diary.

The physical assessment will follow the plan that was set after the spoken assessment. A variety of tests may be used to determine strength, speed, stamina, range of movement, flexibility and skill. The client’s static and dynamic posture will be assessed with attention paid to movement control in appropriate individuals. Video analysis may be used to perform this. The results of the physical session will then lead to a programme for the client to embark on. The programme will aim to achieve mutually agreed SMART goals and would include physical drills and exercises as well as mental techniques to enhance achievement. Super Fit will then provide regular reviews with the client with reference to the set goals.