Why Biokinetics?

I have always been involved in sport growing up and wanted to go into a profession that allowed me to still be connected with sport rehabilitation and helping people. My main drive is orthopedics and returning sportsman to the field at their optimum. So Biokinetics was an obvious choice for me and I have no regrets.

What role does biokinetics play in the medical field?

Biokinetics plays a major role in the medical field and acts as the exercise specialist from a scientific background in final phase rehabilitation for orthopedic patients and chronic diseases.

Can you tell us a bit how being an ex-player and now a coach plays a role in how you work with your patients?

I believe that gives me an added advantage as I have played professional sport at a high level and understand the stresses it has on the body both physically and mentally. Now being a First-class coach also gives me an advantage in the field of Biokinetics as the Bio is often the last medical practitioner before a sportsman returns to play and the relationship between coach and Bio can often be a strained one. With my medical background, that becomes easier to manage and I can understand both sides of the coin and put the player/ patient first in all decision making!

Who is the Richard away from biokinetics?

Richard away from Biokinetics is a family man. I have a gorgeous wife, Jamie Lee and an absolute legend of a son, Luke who is 1 and a half years old. He occupies most of my time away from work. The rest is consumed with watching sport and being active.