Christine Holmes

Christine joined the team at Manchester Shoulder Clinic in 2010. She has a specialist expertise in shoulder rehabilitation, in particular acute and chronic traumatic shoulder injuries. These include shoulder dislocations, ac joint disruptions, impingements and rotator cuff injuries. Having seen hundreds of shoulder injuries, she has designed particular programmes to aid their shoulder back to normal function. Chris also works closely with Strength and Conditioners, working on weight training programmes for shoulder injuries at various levels.

Christine has an immense experience working in professional sport. She has been Salford Reds Rugby League Head Physiotherapist for 9 years. She has also had the opportunity to work at a national and international level with rugby league players, working as head physiotherapist for Lancashire and Scotland Rugby League. She has also had the opportunity to work with cyclists in the Velodrome at the Commonwealth Games in Manchester in 2002. Other shoulder rehabilitation sporting knowledge includes golf, tennis, running and gymnastics.

Another special interest is musculoskeletal screening in particular shoulder biomechanics, preventing injuries before they occur. She has worked with England Elite Youth with their medical screening testing. This is to identify weaker points to help promote performance

Chris has also had the opportunity to lecture on shoulder rehabilitation with shoulder specialists.

Conditions Treated

• Impingement Syndrome & Tendonitis
• Rotator Cuff Tears
• Shoulder Arthritis
• Acromioclavicular joint disorders
• Shoulder dislocations
• Frozen shoulder / Capsulitis