To complement his clinical practice, Richard has also maintained his Academic interests with Honorary lecturing positions at The University of Hertfordshire and UCL. He has also published, and continues to peer review articles, in a well-respected journal. He has recently embarked upon an MBA in Strategic Leadership in August 2020 to enhance his managerial acumen.
Outside of his busy work commitments, Richard is a keen sportsman himself, and enjoys running and cycling in particular, having taken part in numerous events including half and full marathons, triathlons, duathlons, and cycling endurance events. He also enjoys playing tennis, and has had great opportunities to travel the world, both with his work, and in his precious time off with his wife!
Professional Qualifications:
MBA Strategic Leadership student Arden University August 2020-Present
Masters in Sports Physiotherapy, University College London 2008
Bsc (Hons) Physiotherapy, University of Nottingham 1998Professional Memberships:
Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (MCSP)
State Registered Practitioner (SRP)
Member of Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Sports and Exercise Medicine (ACPSEM)
Associate Member of the Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (AACP)
Member of the Football Medicine And Performance Association (FMPA)
Faculty Member Instructor of the Football Association Advanced Trauma Medical Management in Football (ATMMiF)Specialist Interests:
Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation
Musculoskeletal screening and injury prevention
Joint HypermobilityPublications, Research and Academia:
Honorary Lecturer University College London (2015 to present)
Honorary Lecturer University of Hertfordshire (2010-2015)
Peer Review Panel for Physical Therapy in Sport journal
Publication in Physical Therapy in Sport Collinge and Simmonds (2009) Hypermobility, Injury Rate, and Rehabilitation in a Professional Football Squad-a Preliminary Study. August 10 (3).
Simmonds, Collinge et al (2017)
Enhancing the Development of Advanced Physiotherapy Clinical Practice Skills Using Vodcasts. 28th International Networking for Healthcare Education Academy.
Simmonds, Collinge et al (2019)
Enhancing Clinical Skills Using Vodcasts in Postgraduate Paediatric and Adolescent Sport and Performing Arts Injury Education. World Confederation for Physiotherapy.
Contributing Author, Sports Injuries in Children and Adolescents-An Essential Guide for Diagnosis, Treatment and Management. Dr Solomon Abrahams (2013) Xlibris Publishing.
Previous Football Club Employment:
West Ham United FC (current)
Watford FC
Wigan Athletic FC
Cardiff City FC
Brentford FC
Crystal Palace FC
Montreal Impact FC
Scotland Men’s International Squad
Previous NHS/Private Hospital Employment:
St Mary’s Hospital NHS Trust, London
St John & Elizabeth Hospital, London (Hypermobility Clinic)
Centennial Medical Care, Elstree
Garry Trainer Clinic, London
Physiotherapy London Clinics
DeLeon Physiotherapy, North London