Physiotherapy
Carole Falconer MCSP, SRP, is a bilingual physiotherapist, owner and founder of Sotogrande Physiotherapy Clinic having worked as a hands on physiotherapist around the world for the last 40 years..
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After graduating from Newcastle University in 1983, Carole completed her specialist rotations in the major Newcastle hospitals. She then worked at Stoke Mandeville Hospital before setting up a sports clinic for BUPA in northern England.
Carole was the first woman in professional rugby, serving as physiotherapist to several professional Rugby League and football teams in the 1980s.
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After that she moved to Canada, first taking up a sports and spinal injury position in Toronto, then working for the logging industry’s Workmen’s Compensation Board in Vancouver, treating major traumas such as spinal injuries and limb loss.
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After Canada, she moved to Sotogrande, Spain, where in 1989, she started up Sotogrande Physiotherapy Clinic, now located in Pueblo Nuevo de Guadiaro.
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With over 40 years in practice, Carole has vast experience as a general and sports physical therapist, treating many of the VIPs and sports professionals visiting Andalucia.
In addition to her sports therapy experience, Carole:
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is also a trained Bobath technician, a method which rehabilitates stroke patients;
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is a Cyriax osteopath having trained with James Cyriax himself at St Thomas Hospital, London;
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is a hands on manual therapist using Maitland Mobilisation and McKenzie Exercise Regime;
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uses Lymphatic Drainage Massage techniques and uses specialized electrical, ultrasonic and magnetic therapies to help restore lymphatic flow after surgery or injury;
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uses Deep Trigger Point techniques and acupuncture for muscular contractures and spasms.
