Charmaine Richards

Charmaine is a Paediatric Orthopaedic Physiotherapist. Charmaine qualified from the University of Teesside with a MSc in allied health Professional Studies with licence to practice Physiotherapy in 2006. Prior to this Charmaine graduated with a BSC hons in Human biology and Health science.

Charmaine has had a keen interest in Paediatrics since specialising in this area in 2010. Charmaine has extensive experience of assessing, diagnosing and treating a wide range of orthopaedic and spinal paediatric conditions in children from 0-16. Charmaine is passionate about working with children to empower them to understand their diagnosis and ensure that they can return to their sport or activity.

Charmaine continues to work in a large NHS organisation leading and developing the Paediatric MSK and spinal Team. Within this role, Charmaine works in a physiotherapy led clinic which involves her using additional skills to assess patients including ordering of diagnostic imaging (MRI, X-rays, bloods).
Charmaine also has an interest in Pilates and has completed her APPI Matwork level 1 and 2.

Charmaine enjoys spending time with her young family and supporting them with their football. She has always had a keen interest in fitness and regularly attends the gym for spin, reformer or any exercise class.