FAQ at Rochester Physiotherapy

Simon Pruce qualified as a Chartered Physiotherapist from the Armed forces physiotherapy training school in 1980. The qualification is the same as those who qualify in civilian life, and allows the graduate to become a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. This is the only qualification that is allowed to work in the NHS. Simon is a member of the PhysioFirst organisation for Physiotherapists in private practice, and of the Health Professions Council (HPC). This body regulates all paramedical professions, ensuring that professional standards and continued professional education are maintained.

During 12 years military service, Simon worked in defence services rehabilitation centres at RAF Chessington and Headley Court, and was involved in the treatment of injured Falklands personnel whilst at Chessington.

Hospital experience was gained at the military hospitals at RAF Akrotiri and at the Queen Elizabeth Military Hospital at Woolwich.

At Akrotiri,experience in orthopaedic, general medicine, maternity and out patient work was gained, whilst at Woolwich further experience in cardiac rehabilitation, gym rehabilitation, burns and plastics and advanced orthopaedics was achieved.

During the service years, and since, Simon has attended many courses on a variety of subjects to further his knowledge of orthopeadics, musculo-skeletal and sports injuries