Ben Macdonald
Head of First Team Physiotherapy Wolves FC at Wolves- Claim this Profile
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Mike Ruddock OBE
Ben was 1st Team physio' at Worcester Warriors when I joined the organisation as Director of Rugby. He was extremely professional in his role and he provided effective prehab, rehab & daily physio' treatments to the senior team. Because of his positive energy, competence & work ethic Ben was soon promoted to Head of Medical Services at the Club & he grew seamlessly into his new role liaising with external medical specialists as well as communicating & planning with the club's conditioning staff. It is with great pleasure that I provide this endorsement of Ben's work. Mike Ruddock OBE Ireland U20 Rugby Coach
Mike Ruddock OBE
Ben was 1st Team physio' at Worcester Warriors when I joined the organisation as Director of Rugby. He was extremely professional in his role and he provided effective prehab, rehab & daily physio' treatments to the senior team. Because of his positive energy, competence & work ethic Ben was soon promoted to Head of Medical Services at the Club & he grew seamlessly into his new role liaising with external medical specialists as well as communicating & planning with the club's conditioning staff. It is with great pleasure that I provide this endorsement of Ben's work. Mike Ruddock OBE Ireland U20 Rugby Coach
Mike Ruddock OBE
Ben was 1st Team physio' at Worcester Warriors when I joined the organisation as Director of Rugby. He was extremely professional in his role and he provided effective prehab, rehab & daily physio' treatments to the senior team. Because of his positive energy, competence & work ethic Ben was soon promoted to Head of Medical Services at the Club & he grew seamlessly into his new role liaising with external medical specialists as well as communicating & planning with the club's conditioning staff. It is with great pleasure that I provide this endorsement of Ben's work. Mike Ruddock OBE Ireland U20 Rugby Coach
Mike Ruddock OBE
Ben was 1st Team physio' at Worcester Warriors when I joined the organisation as Director of Rugby. He was extremely professional in his role and he provided effective prehab, rehab & daily physio' treatments to the senior team. Because of his positive energy, competence & work ethic Ben was soon promoted to Head of Medical Services at the Club & he grew seamlessly into his new role liaising with external medical specialists as well as communicating & planning with the club's conditioning staff. It is with great pleasure that I provide this endorsement of Ben's work. Mike Ruddock OBE Ireland U20 Rugby Coach
Credentials
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Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
Experience
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Wolves
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United Kingdom
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Spectator Sports
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100 - 200 Employee
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Head of First Team Physiotherapy Wolves FC
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Aug 2021 - Present
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University of Bath
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Part Time Visiting teaching Fellow - Professional Development Advisor
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Sep 2011 - Present
Tutor: Lower Limb Sports Injury and Professional Development Units Co-Supervised MSc projects with hamstring rehabilitation emphasis Tutor: Lower Limb Sports Injury and Professional Development Units Co-Supervised MSc projects with hamstring rehabilitation emphasis
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British Cycling
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United Kingdom
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Spectator Sports
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200 - 300 Employee
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Head Physiotherapist
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Apr 2018 - Aug 2021
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UK Athletics
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United Kingdom
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Spectator Sports
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100 - 200 Employee
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Consultant Physiotherapist
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May 2013 - Apr 2018
Based in the National Performance Institute at Loughborough University working across Olympic and Paralympic programmes Lead Physiotherapist for the Paralympic Programme during the 2016 Rio Olympic Season Academic Lead 2017-2018, working primarily on developing the British Athletics hamstring injury prevention and rehabilitation strategies Based in the National Performance Institute at Loughborough University working across Olympic and Paralympic programmes Lead Physiotherapist for the Paralympic Programme during the 2016 Rio Olympic Season Academic Lead 2017-2018, working primarily on developing the British Athletics hamstring injury prevention and rehabilitation strategies
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INEOS Grenadiers Cycling Team
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United Kingdom
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Physiotherapist
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May 2012 - Nov 2013
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Worcester Warriors
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United Kingdom
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Medical Services
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May 2010 - May 2012
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First Team Physiotherapist
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Jun 2005 - May 2010
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Senior Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
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Sep 2004 - May 2006
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Physiotherapist
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Jan 2004 - Aug 2004
Private Sports injury Clinic in Wellington NZ Managed a range of athletes from recreational to elite Private Sports injury Clinic in Wellington NZ Managed a range of athletes from recreational to elite
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Junior / Senior Physiotherapist
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Sep 2001 - Aug 2003
Junior rotations in Musculoskeletal outpatients x 2/Neurology/Elderly rehab, followed by 9 months as Senior musculoskeletal physiotherapist Junior rotations in Musculoskeletal outpatients x 2/Neurology/Elderly rehab, followed by 9 months as Senior musculoskeletal physiotherapist
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Crystal Palace Football Club
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United Kingdom
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Spectator Sports
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300 - 400 Employee
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Academy Physiotherapist
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Jun 2002 - Mar 2003
Part time physiotherapist Part time physiotherapist
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Physiotherapist
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Jul 2001 - May 2002
Part time Physiotherpist Part time Physiotherpist
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Education
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2007 - 2011
University of Bath
MSc, Sports Physiotherapy -
1998 - 2001
King's College London
BSc, Physiotherapy
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