Ruth Cooil

Ruth Cooil

Physiotherapy

Biography

I qualified in 1996 from Sheffield Hallam University with a 2:1 Physiotherapy BSc (Hons) degree. My first employment was in Barnsley where I completed my junior rotations but I was always keen to return to the Island to progress my career and therefore I started work at Nobles Hospital in 1998 as a respiratory physio.

My main passion however lay within musculoskeletal (MSK), orthopaedics and sports physiotherapy so when a job came up in MSK I jumped at it and went on to complete a diploma in sports medicine in 1999. My enthusiasm for this area of work continued and I gained my Masters in Orthopaedic Medicine in July 2010, receiving the Cyriax prize for my dissertation and having my work published in the Journal of International Musculoskeletal Medicine. The Masters allowed me to train as an injection therapist and sparked my interest to specialise in the management of orthopaedic conditions, particularly of the upper limb.

My work at Nobles saw me progress as a musculoskeletal physiotherapist and onwards to become the physiotherapy manager and latterly the Acute therapy service manager.

I clung on to the clinical element of the role during this time and was an extended scope practitioner working in the orthopaedic department. In 2021 my role at Nobles changed to fully clinical but for a reduced number of hours (22.5) this gave me the impetus to expand my private business “Ruth Cooil Physiotherapy”. In March 2024 I left the NHS after 27 years to work full time in my private work. I have been very lucky over the years to be able to look after some of the IOM’s and Great Britain’s top athletes. This has included being team physio for the British Gymnastics team at World and European events. Alongside being physio for the IOM Sports Institute for 15years I have Physio’d for several different sports at 11 Island Games, was venue physio coordinator for the Commonwealth Youth Games when it was held in the IOM and Team IOM Physio at 5 Commonwealth Games. Team physio for the Republic of Island for their European and World cup qualifiers. I was also very privileged to physio for Tim Kneale over many years, culminating in him achieving an amazing 4th place at the RIO Olympics in double trap.

Conditions Treated

If you are suffering from a musculoskeletal injury or painful condition, we can help with your pain and recovery. We specialise in treating a wide range of injuries and musculoskeletal conditions. We offer state-of-the-art techniques using evidence based interventions.

Services in Sport

In order to achieve in sport, the athlete has to look after their body and ensure they accumulate a wealth of knowledge in order to maximise their potential. Whether your sport is individual or you are part of a team, Ruth Cooil Physiotherapy and healthcare services can help you achieve your goals.

Take a look below to see what services are available to keep you one step ahead of your competition.

Education

Education sessions tailored to you or your team / club. This can include anything from injury prevention workshops, the role of the coach to foam rolling sessions. Just ask, I will tailor the presentations to meet your need.

Event Cover

Whether you are running an event on Island or travelling off Island, Ruth Cooil Physiotherapy and healthcare services can provide cover to meet your needs and keep the athletes fit and healthy for the duration of the event.

Sports Packages

The options here are endless:

Do you want pre-event injury assessments / screenings?

Do you want regular physio sessions for your club which your athletes can book in to?

How about movement analysis on the field, in the pool or on the track to aim to prevent injuries and improve performance?

Just ask and lets see what package would suit you and / or your team / club.

Musculoskeletal Conditions

This covers anything from a sore back to a twisted ankle. Any structures can be involved, ligaments, joints, tendons, cartilage, nerves etc. Rapid access to physiotherapy can reduce the length of time people are off sick and is vital in preventing an acute problem from becoming chronic and long lasting.

A comprehensive assessment by Ruth Cooil Physiotherapy and healthcare services will result in a clear treatment plan and goal setting. Treatment may focus on self-management, pain relief, soft-tissue work, manual therapy, education and exercise (plus much, much more!). Working as a team, your clinician will strive to improve function and facilitate a return to normal activity.

Post-Operative Treatments and Discharge from Hospital

Ruth Cooil Physiotherapy and healthcare services will be able to provide the input you need in order to reach your full potential post-operatively or following discharge from hospital. You may need to focus on regaining range of movement and strength or ensuring your movement patterns are normal. If your consultant has provided you with a post-operative protocol, please bring this with you to your first physiotherapy appointment. If you have had a spell in hospital and on discharge are not quite back to achieving the function you enjoyed previously give us a call and we can come round (or see you where ever is best for you) and help you reach your potential.

Ruth Cooil Physiotherapy and healthcare services can work with you and your coach (plus strength and conditioning specialists) to ensure that, as far as possible, you remain in good physical health.

Injury Prevention

Physiotherapists are in a fortunate position to be able to look at patients as a whole. They undertake a comprehensive subjective and objective assessment which allows them to pick up on any factors which may mean that you are at more risk of sustaining an injury. This may be something as simple as some muscles working too much and others not working enough. It may be the technique that you are using means that, in time, may cause an injury to occur.

Ruth Cooil Physiotherapy and healthcare services can work with you and your coach (plus strength and conditioning specialists) to ensure that, as far as possible, you remain in good physical health.

Rehabilitation

This is all about regaining your function and wellbeing. It is key that we return to normal daily activities, work and hobbies as soon as possible after an injury or incident. Rehabilitation is required for acute and chronic injuries but also for individuals recovering or learning to live with a disease or long-term condition.

There are many different components to rehabilitation and Ruth Cooil Physiotherapy and healthcare services will work with you to agree a treatment plan and set achievable goals.

Remember, if you are not able to attend the clinics, home visits are available.

Inflammatory Joint Physiotherapy

The Rheumatology physiotherapist is able to provide education and tailor made rehabilitation programs to suit your needs and goals. The Rheumatology Physiotherapist can assess and assist patients with the rehabilitation of the following rheumatology conditions including: