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Jonathan Blood Smyth

B.Sc.Hons (Zoo), Grad. Dip. Phys., MCSP (Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, UK, no. 40904), HPC Registered Physiotherapist in the UK, Superintendent Physiotherapist.

Born in 1955 and has been a chartered physiotherapist since 1982. Studied Zoology at the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK and was awarded an honours degree in 1976. Studied Physiotherapy at Leeds School of Physiotherapy, Leeds, Yorkshire, UK and qualified in 1982.

Worked as a junior physiotherapist at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge UK and gained general experience from 1982 to 1989 until moving to Exeter in the south-west of England to specialize in the assessment and treatment of orthopaedic and spinal problems.

Particular interests are communication between medical professionals and people as patients, joint replacement, back pain and pain management. Currently works as a Superintendent Physiotherapist, Rehabilitation Department, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Barrack Road, Exeter, EX2 5DW, UK, (National Health Service Hospital).

Along with his business partners, he maintains The Physio Site, a site dedicated to providing orthopaedic and musculoskeletal information. It also provides online booking of physiotherapy appointments for customers in the UK.

Contact details:

The Physiotherapy Site,
6A Marlborough Road
Exeter EX2 4TJ
UK

phone UK +44 (0)1392 410895

email Jonathan



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The site is designed primarily for use by sufferers from chronic pain. However, the information contained in this web site is NOT a substitute for the advice of a physiotherapist or doctor and should not be used as such. We provide this information for educational and informational purposes only. In no way should it be considered as offering medical advice. If you feel you are ill or have a medical problem you must consult your doctor or physiotherapist.