Ben Cole

HCPC-registered Physiotherapist and experienced Sports Rehabilitator specialising in musculoskeletal assessment, rehabilitation and return to function. Practising in MSK since 2018, supported by a three-year BSc in Sports Rehabilitation, an MSc in Physiotherapy and almost a decade of independent clinic leadership. Experienced in delivering safe, patient-centred care through telephone and video consultations, digital exercise programmes and structured remote follow-up.

Trusted to manage diverse presentations autonomously, from everyday spinal and peripheral conditions to complex rehabilitation for professional and international athletes.

Founder and Lead MSK Physiotherapist - BEC Physiotherapy / BEC Rehab - Greater Manchester

(2017-01)

Established and developed an independent MSK and sports-rehabilitation clinic, with responsibility for clinical quality, patient pathways, governance, documentation and service delivery.

• Assess and manage a broad caseload including spinal, upper- and lower-limb presentations, persistent pain, post-operative rehabilitation, acute sporting injury and return-to-performance cases.
• Deliver remote physiotherapy through telephone and video consultations, online exercise programmes and structured reviews, adapting clinical questioning and functional assessment when hands-on examination is unavailable.
• Recognise red flags and cases requiring escalation; provide clear safety-netting and facilitate onward medical or imaging referral where clinically appropriate.
• Develop individualised treatment plans combining education, self-management, progressive loading, strength and conditioning, functional testing and outcome-led progression.
• Maintain accurate and confidential electronic records and patient communication using digital systems including Cliniko and Trainerize.

Lecturer in Sports Rehabilitation - University of Bolton

(2024-01)

Taught and supported undergraduate learners in MSK assessment, rehabilitation, exercise prescription and evidence-informed clinical reasoning.

• Translated research and complex clinical concepts into clear, practical teaching while supporting the development of safe and reflective practitioners.
• Contributed to shared learning, constructive feedback and the communication of professional and clinical standards.

MSK and Sports Rehabilitation Practitioner - Professional, international and performance sport

Provided rehabilitation and performance support across professional football, rugby union and GB sport environments, including Preston North End and squads in wheelchair basketball, taekwondo, swimming and water polo.

• Worked collaboratively with athletes, coaches and multidisciplinary colleagues to balance recovery, competition demands, objective testing and safe return to training and performance.

MSc - Physiotherapy - Manchester Metropolitan University

BSc - Sports Rehabilitation - University of Bolton