Hilary Finlay

Consultants

Profile

Hilary studied at the University of Ulster and graduated in 1984. She has worked extensively in the health service and in private practice and brings considerable experience in the management of musculoskeletal and orthopaedic conditions.

Hilary lived in New Zealand for 13 years during which time she completed a specialist postgraduate diploma in health science through Auckland University.

On returning from New Zealand Hilary worked in Scotland and Wales before taking up a position as Physiotherapist at the North West Independent Hospital in 2000 and Kingsbridge North West Private Hospital in 2021.

Hilary continues to develop her skills through regular attendance on physiotherapy recognised courses, completing a Post Graduate Diploma in Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Technology through Dundee University in 2017. Additional courses McKenzie back care, Cyriax, Mulligan manual therapy and Pilates level1.

She is a member of the Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (AACP) and the Association of Orthopaedic Chartered Physiotherapists

Personal profile

Away from work Hilary enjoys keeping fit with coastal walks, open water swimming, running and yoga.

Qualifications

1984 BSc(HONS) PHYSIOTHERAPY , Jordanstown University

1997 POST GRADUATE PHYSIOTHERAPY HSc, Auckland University, New Zealand

2017 Post Graduate Diploma in Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Technology, Dundee University

Professional bodies (Positions held in last 3 years)

Member of AACP since 2007

Annual Membership of HCPC, CSP, AACP

Representative on the NICSP Board

Treatment Areas

Treatments and areas of interest

Back and neck pain – acute onset and chronic
Rehabilitation following Orthopaedic Surgery e.g.hip & knee replacement surgery shoulder, foot surgery, spinal surgery etc.)
Postural related pain
Lower limb biomechanics
Upper and lower limb problems