Bernadette

Qualified from the Bradford School of Physiotherapy.

Worked at both St James University Hospital and The LGI before working full time in Private Practice since 1990.

Team Physiotherapist for Harrogate Town AFC, York RLFC, Castleford Tigers RLFC and Great Britain Rugby League,

Physiotherapist to the Professional Game Match Officials (PGMOL), looking after the Premier League, FA and FIFA referees for 5 years.

Continues to maintain an up-to-date portfolio of CPD with specific interest in musculoskeletal medicine.

‘My interests outside of work include Bollywood dancing, running, cycling, gardening, working on my allotment and beekeeping. I have also completed the gruelling 3 Peaks Challenge on more than one occasion, recording very respectable times and ran the 2007 Flora London Marathon in a staggering time of 4 hours 39 minutes!’

Marie

Qualified from Withington School of Physiotherapy

Worked in the NHS at St James University Hospital, Halifax Royal Infirmary and Pinderfields Hospital Spinal Injuries Unit.

Commenced a Masters programme in Musculoskeletal studies, completing both upper and lower limb modules at this level, gaining a Post Graduate Certificate.

Team Physiotherapist for Morley RUFC, Yorkshire RUFC u21’s & North of England RUFC u21’s, becoming the first female to work at Twickenham Stadium when Yorkshire U21s won the County Championship.

Team Physiotherapist at Bradford Bulls RLFC for 6 years.

Physiotherapist to Professional Game Match Officials (PGMOL), looking after the Premier League, FA and FIFA referees for 5 years.

‘I enjoy cycling, walking and going to the gym. I completed The Great Yorkshire Bike Ride and joined Martin Atkinson (Premiership Referee) on a 75 mile leg of his Whistle Stop Tour. I have previously run regularly at half marathon and 10K distances, raising thousands of pounds for local and national charities.’