Chris Barker

Physiotherapist & Musculoskeletal Sonographer

Chris is a physiotherapist and CASE-certified musculoskeletal sonographer at Wickford Physiotherapy, providing diagnostic ultrasound and ultrasound-guided injections for joints and soft tissue. He is also the Outpatient Clinical Lead Physiotherapist at Southend Hospital (MSE Trust).

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About Chris

Chris began his career in the NHS in a musculoskeletal setting and has since spent around 15 years in private practice, both locally and in Central London. His approach is to assess, diagnose and manage neuromusculoskeletal problems within a biopsychosocial framework, looking at the whole person rather than the symptom alone.

Services Offered

Areas of Special Interest

Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: Using imaging to reach a precise diagnosis and guide treatment
Joint & Soft Tissue Conditions: Diagnosis and injection-based treatment where it is the right option
Neuromusculoskeletal Dysfunction: Assessment and management within a biopsychosocial framework

Qualifications & Professional Highlights

BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, University of East Anglia (2006)
Postgraduate courses, including MSc-level credits, in the assessment, diagnosis and management of neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction
Currently completing an MSc in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound, University of Essex
CASE Certified Musculoskeletal Sonographer
HCPC Registered Physiotherapist
Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
Outpatient Clinical Lead Physiotherapist, Southend Hospital (MSE Trust)

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