Dean Toft Senior Chartered Physiotherapist
HCPC Registered and CSP Member since 2008.
Overview
Dean loves to share his enthusiasm for healthy living and fitness. He brings this passion to his work where, with patience, extensive knowledge, and true love of his craft he seeks to educate and inspire his clients to make lasting changes in their lives and achieve their goals.
He believes that if people have a good understanding of the nature of their injury, knowledge can be powerful in both the initial recovery and ongoing management of that condition.
He is experienced in the treatment of many orthopaedic and soft tissue injuries. His clinical areas of interest include neck pain, shoulder injuries, foot/ankle pain, vestibular problems, and post fracture/surgery rehabilitation. He has also received certification in sports massage hydrotherapy, advanced manual therapy, kinesio-taping treatment, acupuncture/dry needling, strength and conditioning with sports/activity related problems.
Dean at a Glance
• Extensive experience as a Physiotherapist in both Private Practice and Hospital settings.
• Enjoys exercising and playing sports specifically swimming and football where he competed at Essex County Level.
• His other interests include attending physiotherapy courses, travelling visiting cultural and historical places, as well as socialising with my family and friends.
Dean’s Education and Experience
Dean obtained his Masters of Science degree in Physiotherapy in 2010 and Batchelor of Science in Sport and Exercise in 2007 from the University of Brighton. He initially spent 2 years working in a large Essex teaching hospital in a variety of clinical areas. He then progressed working for The Spire private hospital specialising in MSK and orthopaedic conditions. This has coincided in him independently working in private physiotherapy clinics since 2014. Dean is also is a senior physiotherapist at St Bernard’s Hospital Gibraltar allowing him to further his experience and continue developing his knowledge and skills across a broad range of conditions.