David J Merlin

Lead Physiotherapist at Birmingham City Women's Football Club
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Credentials

  • Advanced Medical Management in Football (ATMMiF)
    The Football Association
    Jan, 2020
    - Oct, 2024
  • Pre Hospital Immediate Care in Sport (PHICIS)
    England Rugby
    May, 2019
    - Oct, 2024
  • UK Antidoping Advisor
    UK Anti-Doping
    May, 2018
    - Oct, 2024
  • Module in Xray Interpretation
    University of Derby
    Mar, 2009
    - Oct, 2024
  • Module in Blood Test Result Interpretation
    Coventry University
    Aug, 2007
    - Oct, 2024
  • Diploma in Orthopaedic Medicine
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    Jul, 2007
    - Oct, 2024
  • MSc in the Science of Sports Medicine
    -
    Jul, 2004
    - Oct, 2024
  • Musculoskeletal Acupuncture
    The Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists
    Apr, 2004
    - Oct, 2024
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Sports Injury
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    Jul, 2003
    - Oct, 2024
  • Post Graduate Certificate in Sports Physiotherapy
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    Jul, 2002
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

    • United Kingdom
    • Spectator Sports
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Lead Physiotherapist
      • Jul 2021 - Present

    • United Kingdom
    • Spectator Sports
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Independent Contractor
      • Jun 2017 - Present

    • United Kingdom
    • Spectator Sports
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Independent Contractor Physiotherapist at England Hockey
      • Aug 2017 - Present

    • United Kingdom
    • Spectator Sports
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Independent Contractor Physiotherapist
      • Nov 2015 - Present

    • United Kingdom
    • Spectator Sports
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Independent Contractor Physiotherapist
      • Mar 2003 - Present

      Working at home and abroad with Great British Gymnasts (Trampolining / Tumbling / Rythmic & Artistic Gymnastics / Sports Acro / Team Gym) Working at home and abroad with Great British Gymnasts (Trampolining / Tumbling / Rythmic & Artistic Gymnastics / Sports Acro / Team Gym)

    • United Kingdom
    • Spectator Sports
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Volunteer Team England HQ Physiotherapist at Warwick Village
      • Jul 2022 - Aug 2022

      Part of the TeamEngland Headquarters Medical Team supporting Athletes and Staff across ALL Commonwealth Sports with a shared philosophy of being ONE UNITED TEAM rather than several individual sports... Part of the TeamEngland Headquarters Medical Team supporting Athletes and Staff across ALL Commonwealth Sports with a shared philosophy of being ONE UNITED TEAM rather than several individual sports...

    • United Kingdom
    • Defense and Space Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Physiotherapist at RAF Wyton
      • Jun 2021 - Jul 2021

    • United Kingdom
    • Spectator Sports
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Women’s Lead Physiotherapist
      • Nov 2019 - Jun 2021

    • United Kingdom
    • Spectator Sports
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • HQ Physiotherapist for Winter Universaide 2019
      • 2019 - Nov 2019

    • United Kingdom
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Sessional Lecturer
      • Aug 2017 - Nov 2019

    • Germany
    • Spectator Sports
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Volunteer Physiotherapist at IPC Swimming World Championships 2019
      • Sep 2019 - Sep 2019

    • United Kingdom
    • Spectator Sports
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Independent Contractor
      • Jan 2017 - Aug 2018

      Physiotherapy Contractor for GB Rowing / GB Hockey / Multi-Sport Physiotherapy Contractor for GB Rowing / GB Hockey / Multi-Sport

    • Spectator Sports
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Independent Contractor Physiotherapist at IRU
      • May 2015 - Aug 2018

    • Team GB HQ Physiotherapist for European Youth Olympic Festival, Tbilisi 2015
      • Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

  • Bromsgrove School
    • Bromsgrove School Worcester Road | Bromsgrove | Worcestershire | B61 7DU
    • Lead Physiotherapist
      • Sep 2015 - Apr 2018

      Bromsgrove School is a co-educational, independent school. Accepting pupils worldwide, the school aims to produce happy, moral and creative citizens through enlightened, disciplined and broad education. Bromsgrove School is a co-educational, independent school. Accepting pupils worldwide, the school aims to produce happy, moral and creative citizens through enlightened, disciplined and broad education.

  • The Taft Physiotherapy Practice
    • New Road Surgery, 46 New Road, Bromsgrove, B60 2JS.
    • Private MSK Physiotherapist
      • Mar 2013 - Mar 2018

  • Physio in Action
    • 17 Kings Rd, New Oscott, Sutton Coldfield B73 5AB
    • MSK & Sports Physiotherapist
      • Nov 2014 - Nov 2017

      Physio In Action is a well established practice providing prompt and effective treatment for a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. Our Physiotherapists have extensive experience in assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal, orthopaedic, sporting injuries and rheumatologic conditions. Our approach is a hands on approach and we aim to treat the underlying cause of your problem not just the symptoms and exercise programmes are provided to maintain your improvement. We are a modern well equipped, air conditioned clinic situated on Kings Rd in Sutton Coldfield, well located for transport and parking. Show less

    • United Kingdom
    • Spectator Sports
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Team England HQ Physiotherapist Youth Commonwealth Games, Bahamas 2017
      • Apr 2017 - Jul 2017

    • United Kingdom
    • Spectator Sports
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Independent Contractor Physiotherapist with Paralympic Athletes
      • May 2015 - Aug 2016

    • National Paralympic Athletics Classifier
      • Oct 2013 - Jan 2016

      Physiotherapist training to be part of the UK National Classifying Team using current IPC guidelines for the Classification of Athletes with a Physical Impairment.

    • United Kingdom
    • Spectator Sports
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Independent Contractor Physiotherapist
      • Apr 2015 - Jul 2016

  • Northamptonshire Trampoline Gymnastics Academy
    • Northamptonshire Trampoline Gymnastics Academy Benham Sports Area, Kings Park Ro
    • Physiotherapist
      • Sep 2012 - May 2015

      Physiotherapy Advisor for Preventative Treatment Programmes. Gymnast Screening, Injury & Rehab Programmes. Working with and alongside Tracy Whittaker-Smith London 2012 TeamGB Coach and ITV's "Lets Get Gold" finalists "AIR-GRAVITY" Physiotherapy Advisor for Preventative Treatment Programmes. Gymnast Screening, Injury & Rehab Programmes. Working with and alongside Tracy Whittaker-Smith London 2012 TeamGB Coach and ITV's "Lets Get Gold" finalists "AIR-GRAVITY"

    • Lead Physiotherapist GBWR
      • Jun 2013 - Jan 2015

      Lead Physiotherapist for Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby Athletes Lead Physiotherapist for Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby Athletes

    • Invictus Games 2014 Physiotherapist
      • Sep 2014 - Sep 2014

      Part of Organizing Committee Medical Team Part of Organizing Committee Medical Team

    • United Kingdom
    • Spectator Sports
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • HQ Physiotherapist for Team England at Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games
      • Apr 2014 - Jul 2014

      Part of the TeamEngland Headquarters Medical Team supporting Athletes and Staff across ALL Commonwealth Sports with a shared philosophy of being ONE UNITED TEAM rather than several individual sports... Part of the TeamEngland Headquarters Medical Team supporting Athletes and Staff across ALL Commonwealth Sports with a shared philosophy of being ONE UNITED TEAM rather than several individual sports...

    • Physiotherapy Advisory Role to Children with SEN
      • Nov 2013 - Apr 2014

      New College Worcester is a national residential school and college for young people aged 11 to 19 who are blind or partially sighted. Every student at NCW has a tailored programme, carefully planned and delivered to meet their individual needs in three key areas; academic achievement, independent living skills and involvement in extracurricular activities at the College and in the community. The opportunities provided to students in these three areas of provision play a crucial role in the development of confidence and self-esteem and preparation for life beyond our College. Show less

  • UK DeafSport
    • Sofia, Bulgaria.
    • DeaflympicsGB Team Headquarters Physiotherapist at 2013 Deaflympics Sofia, Bulgaria.
      • Jul 2013 - Aug 2013

      Headquarters Physiotherapist dealing with DeaflympicsGB athletes from the Sports of Athletics, Cycling, Swimming and Tennis. Headquarters Physiotherapist dealing with DeaflympicsGB athletes from the Sports of Athletics, Cycling, Swimming and Tennis.

  • Pea Green - Sports & spinal physiotherapy
    • Barn 1, The Courtyard Home Farm, Caversfield, Bicester, Oxfordshire OX27 8TG
    • Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
      • Sep 2012 - Mar 2013

      Worked as an MSK Physiotherapist with Private Paying Clients, Insurance Clients and US Army/Airforce Clients Worked as an MSK Physiotherapist with Private Paying Clients, Insurance Clients and US Army/Airforce Clients

    • Spectator Sports
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Paralympic Games-Maker Physiotherapist
      • Apr 2012 - Sep 2012

    • United Kingdom
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Band 7 Physiotherapist
      • Jul 2004 - May 2012

    • Independent Contractor Physiotherapist
      • Sep 2002 - Apr 2009

    • Physiotherapist
      • Sep 2002 - Jul 2004

    • Professional Player & Physiotherapist
      • Sep 1999 - Oct 2001

    • Physiotherapist
      • Sep 1998 - Sep 1999

    • United Kingdom
    • Spectator Sports
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Professional Rugby Player
      • Jul 1998 - Sep 1999

    • United Kingdom
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Physiotherapist
      • Jul 1995 - Jul 1998

    • Professional Rugby Player Saintsman #1655
      • Aug 1992 - May 1998

      Saintsman #1655 Saintsman #1655

Education

  • The Manchester Metropolitan University
    MSc, Science of Sports Medicine
    2001 - 2004
  • Wolverhampton University
    BSc, Physiotherapy
    1993 - 1995
  • Kings School Worcester
    A-levels, Classical and Ancient Studies, Biology & Economics
    1981 - 1990

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