About Us at Physical Solutions
Bob Wood
Bob Wood is a Physiotherapist and Athlete Development Specialist. His speciality is a functional and movement based approach to both rehabilitation and performance. He has spent many years running a successful private practice, and also has a personal functional training studio. He has produced numerous articles on all aspects of health and fitness, which have been published in magazines, national newspapers and radio, and has been a regular contributor to both Today’s Golfer and Golf World. He has written chapters and contributions within fitness books, medical textbooks and other media, and is the author of The Functional Training Resource and Functional Integrated Training. As a co-founder of Physical Solutions he has written and delivered numerous courses and still works with a wide range of professional athletes varying from the field of golf, cycling and triathlon to motor racing. He has provided various consultancy and LTAD roles, including to Golf England, Badminton England, Loughborough University, SportsCoach UK and as Athletic Development Co-ordinator for the EGU.
Bob has developed an expertise in Long Term Athlete Development and writes resources and provides training and education services to national governing bodies, AASE schemes, academies, colleges and schools, as well as working directly with his own client athletes.
He is no more than an average golfer, an enthusiastic but uncultured tennis player, a fair weather cyclist, and messes about on boats given any opportunity. For his video blog click here: Bob’s Blog
The Physical Solutions Team
Andrew Hunt
Andy was one of the founding partners of Physical Solutions. He has vast experience as a physiotherapist predominantly working in orthopaedic rehab and elite sport. He has completed a Masters degree in sports medicine and has particular interests in functional and movement based techniques in long term rehab.
He spent time working in clinics in the US and he has provided consultancy services to Professional Football Clubs and within National Tennis Centres. He gained many years experience working with elite junior athletes and an understanding of the unique requirements of this age group. Currently, he is a lecturer at Lincoln University.
Andrew has lectured extensively to varied audiences from degree level to the general public on all aspects of sports injuries, back care, health and rehabilitation.
Bob and Andy work closely together to refine and develop their own professional skills and the content of Physical Solutions courses, resources and consultancy.
Nikki Penny
Nikki qualified as a Chartered Physiotherapist in 1991 and specialises in movement analysis and the mechanisms that produce movement; she teaches nationally on the subject. For the last six years she has been studying the long-term physical and emotional benefits of exercise. Her private rehabilitation clinic and gym near Hurstpierpoint has been operating for 12 years.
Nikki’s rehab work has been predominantly with neurologically impaired patients and her own initiative she began investigating how other areas of “training” could contribute to neuro-rehab. She began working with Bob to extend her knowledge of screening and function, also became certified in Strength and Conditioning and studied other movement educators. Over the last few years she has refined this knowledge into her educational system and courses… “Neurofit”.
Bob lectures on the Neurofit programme, and Nikki brings to Physical Solutions a different and valuable perspective on movement analysis and improvement.
Molly Haskins
Within injury management programmes it is sometimes necessary to work closely with other rehab professionals. Molly and I have been “cross-referring” patients since her graduation. Over the past few years she has developed her clinical experience and skills, and I have full confidence in referring my own clients to her when it is appropriate for their specific condition, or their stage of rehab.
Molly offers her extended skills in soft tissue therapy, massage, mobilisation and a variety of specialist soft tissue techniques. As clinicians we are also able to support each other with our client case study discussions. For client convenience Molly currently operates Norfolk Tissue Therapy from two locations in North Norfolk.
- The Drift Complementary Health Centre,12 Station Rd, Heacham, PE31 7EX
- Elements at the Manor, The Old Chapel, Little Massingham, PE32 2JU
Please contact Molly directly or call her on 01485 493108 to book at an appointment and discuss your requirements.
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Our clients
I have worked with Bob and the team for over 6 years now. They are professional, they keep me on track, I have trust in what they do, and it is always fun.
Tristan Haskins, UK Speed Sailor
Our sport is tough, and injuries can occur, and you need a team of people to help you who you can trust. Bob has always been there for treatment, rehab and advice.
Alan Hill, BMX World Champion
Bob’s been there all my career from teen to tour. Fitness, swing development, injury care and more. He tries hard to beat me on the putting green… not gonna happen.
Will Harrold, Golf Tour Pro