Senior Lecturer and Subject Group Operations Lead: MSc Physiotherapy Lee Higginbotham MSc CSP HCPC
Senior Lecturer
Summary
I am a Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy at Sheffield Hallam University having taught across all programmes of physiotherapy, from undergraduate to pre-registration and post-graduate level seven study. In addition to my academic role, I serve as Subject Group Operations Lead for the MSc Physiotherapy portfolio, overseeing the operationalisation and organisation of three postgraduate courses. My specialist interests lie in musculoskeletal physiotherapy, with a focus on sporting injuries and their management.
About
I gained both BSc and MSc degrees in physiotherapy from Sheffield Hallam University and have been a member of the academic team since 2018. During this time, I have contributed to teaching across all programmes of physiotherapy and held the course leadership roles for both Pre-Reg MSc Physiotherapy and BSc Rehabilitation Studies (top-up) programme, delivered to an international student cohort. Prior to this I worked clinically in musculoskeletal (MSK) sports related injury and rehabilitation as lead practitioner for the Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS), alongside my clinic manager role for three on-site SHU Physiotherapy Clinics.
My clinical and academic expertise lies in musculoskeletal physiotherapy and the management of sports-related injuries. I have worked with athletes across a range of sporting disciplines, from amateur to international level. In addition to my academic qualifications, I hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Sports Physical Therapy from the International Olympic Committee.
My specialist interests include the management and education of musculoskeletal sporting injuries and Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S). I am also actively engaged in research exploring the role and application of cross-education in musculoskeletal rehabilitation.
Teaching
School of Health and Social Care
College of Health, Wellbeing and Life Sciences
School of Health and Wellbeing - Physiotherapy.
MSc Pre-Registration Physiotherapy
MSc Specialist Physiotherapy Practice
MSc Advanced Clinical Practice - MSK
Modules taught:
- Advanced Clinical Reasoning in Physiotherapy
- Foundations of Physiotherapy Practice
- Musculoskeletal management of the upper / lower quadrant