Richard Kelly

Richard is an Advanced Practice Physiotherapist and Co‑Director of Mode Physiotherapy in Woodborough, Nottingham. He is an HCPC‑registered Physiotherapist and Chartered Physiotherapist, qualifying from Keele University in 2003 with a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy.

Richard has specialised in musculoskeletal (MSK) physiotherapy since 2005, developing extensive expertise in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of complex MSK conditions. His early clinical work at Nottingham City Hospital provided a strong foundation for his advanced practice roles.

In 2013, Richard completed an MSc in Physiotherapy, expanding his scope into advanced diagnostic and extended‑scope practice. His clinical competencies include:

• Advanced MSK diagnostic assessment
• Injection therapy for joint and soft‑tissue conditions
• Access to X‑ray and MRI referral pathways
• Direct referral for spinal injection procedures
• Management of complex spinal, hip, knee, and shoulder presentations

Alongside his role at Mode Physiotherapy, Richard works as a Clinical Lead within a large NHS organisation, overseeing clinical quality, service development, and advanced MSK pathways.

Education is a core part of Richard’s professional identity. He has worked as a lecturer‑practitioner at the University of Nottingham and continues to guest lecture on undergraduate and postgraduate Physiotherapy and Sports Rehabilitation programmes. He also delivers teaching sessions to GPs across Nottingham, supporting primary care teams in managing common MSK conditions such as low back pain and shoulder dysfunction.

Outside the clinic, Richard enjoys running, golf, football, and spending time in the garden. He is an FA‑qualified football coach and currently manages his daughter’s football team, bringing the same supportive, confidence‑building approach to coaching as he does to patient care.