Rodger’s experience spans an incredible 30-plus years having graduated, then going on to obtain postgraduate qualifications in manual and manipulative therapy. Soon after this, Rodger set up The Practice which has since gone on to become the leading of its type in Workingham, Berkshire.

Rodger specialised in spinal, arm and anterior knee problems, through which he began to noticed particular trends which raised a number of questions, including;

Why do so many people have back pain and IBS?

Why do so many suffer with thyroid issues and neck / shoulder pain?

Why do so many internal autoimmune conditions or chronic inflammatory conditions come alongside musculoskeletal pain conditions?

Rodger’s clinical career has taken him on a journey studying many disciplines, including Chinese medicine and acupuncture, energy medicine and Ayurvedic concepts, Craniosacral therapy, amongst others, working towards answering these questions.

Rodger believes there is no one system has an explanation, so we ought to take the best from each system and use what is referred to as integrative medicine.

“When we overlap these systems, there are many overlapping ideas and differing names for the same thing. Furthermore, when viewing things from one perspective or in one system, there are answers that may be found in another complementary system.”

Rodger’s expertise is complimented by lived experiences having suffered from a debilitating autoimmune condition, leading to a collapse, emergency cardiac unit care and a near death experience. Rodger spent 8 - 10 years self-healing using the same techniques which his patients benefit from today. He is living proof that the work he specialise in do work.

Further more, Rodger’s own personal experiences give him an intrinsic insight, compassion and empathy for patients who visit Verney Grange. It’s just one of the many characteristics that sets Rodger Duckworth Physiotherapy apart.

Today, Rodger specialises in helping others with complex issues in their health, chronic pain, chronic fatigue and ME, long covid, FND, Tourette’s, or people struggling with pain which will not go away with other approaches.

Mood disorders, anxiety, PPPD, depression which has not been helped with pure psychotherapy alone is another group of people he helps - “…if we don’t address the emotional regulation and felt sense in the body we may not resolve the mental health issues.”

Rodger is passionate about taking a mind-body and trauma informed holistic approach to helping patients. This has revolutionised his work and the lives of many patients.

“I learned this the hard way when this work was being discovered so now I can help people in much shorter timeframes. I feel truly humbled working in this field and so proud of people who find the courage to take the first step to changing their whole lives forever.”

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Lucy is an experienced and qualified Soft Tissue and Sports Therapist with a wealth of experience in the elite sporting world, having competed for England in Touch Rugby.

She is also a practitioner of First Aid (sports), Mat Pilates Instructor and Fitness Instructor.

She is passionate about helping her clients to reduce their pain or discomfort using a wide variety of soft tissue techniques.

As well as supporting recovery from injury by helping to restore normal movement, she is focused on identifying imbalances that may have caused or been caused by injury.

If you are in need of a regular maintenance massage to help with posture or to help you work towards a goal or event, then she would be delighted to support you.

Sports massage can benefit anyone, not just those who are involved in sport!

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It’s just as effective for athletes as it is for individuals with general aches and pains. The benefits of massage can aid anyone suffering from occupational, emotional, and postural stress as well as those with physically demanding jobs that can lead to muscle imbalances.

Poor posture whilst sitting at a desk, for example, may cause muscle imbalances, which in turn may cause tight muscles and pain. These can soon be rectified through sports massage.

Book in with Lucy today!

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Petros trained at the University of Bradford, and holds a degree in BSc Physiotherapy; his practical skills and professional expertise have earned him an outstanding reputation and practice portfolio both with the NHS and with private practice in Europe.

Petros is a passionate, person-oriented manual physiotherapist with a particular focus on understanding each patient’s individual needs to deliver the very best treatment. He helps each patient overcome their mobility challenges by setting personal recovery and treatment goals, moving them towards an improved, pain-free lifestyle.

It was Petros’s love for football which sparked his passion for manual physiotherapy and the desire to understand the links between biomechanics, sports, injury and how manual therapy can make an impactful difference on high performance sport and rehabilitation.

Ultimately, he combines his education with manual therapy techniques to support athletes and patients with a sporting interest with his elite understanding of their pain and treatment plan, guiding them back to elite performance in sport.

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George studied at the University of Bradford, earning his degree in MSc Physiotherapy Sport and Exercise medicine. Following his graduation in 2022 he has worked for two years in the private sector honing his skills in diagnosis, treatment and long-term management of patients with an array of MSK conditions.

George is an enthusiastic therapist who puts the needs of the individual first, striving to understand the person in front of him as well as their condition. He incorporates a patient’s lifestyle and specific goals into their rehabilitation, combining education, exercise therapy and manual techniques to provide a blended approach for the most efficient recovery.

George has always loved sport, playing football in his youth and continuing to stay active as a keen runner outside of work. Coupled with his study into sport specific needs analysis and strength and conditioning principles, he is able to provide further insight into the nuisances of performance for those looking to rebuild stronger than ever before.

In summary, his amalgamation of education, physical and manual therapy provides effective treatment for all patient’s to achieve their goals, whether that be working with acute pain, managing long-term pathologies or enhancing daily function.

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