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"Meet the Team": Graham Ilsley

"Meet the Team": Graham Ilsley

Jeanette Edwards19 Jun 2023 - 15:56

Head of Medical Services

In our final meet the medical team we have our Head of Medical Services Graham Ilsley.

Qualifications:
- BSc (Hons) Sport Rehabilitation
- MSc Physiotherapy
- Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Member of the Acupuncture Association of Charted Physiotherapists
- PHICIS Level 3

Having grown up through the youth and minis section at Holt from the age of 6, Graham played throughout all our ages groups apart from 2 years and made his senior debut aged 17. He has represented county levels throughout school and senior age groups and played Championship academy rugby for Esher from 2009-11 before starting his Masters degree. He played for our first team during his study and represented EC 1st XV in the 2011/12 season. He finally stopped playing in 2016.

Graham has worked in the NHS for the last 10 years and currently works full time as a Specialist Musculoskeletal and Team Lead Physiotherapist with a special interest in peripheral joint injuries.

He has worked with many top level teams during both his undergraduate and masters degrees including; Harlequins, England Students, Ealing Trailfinders, Crawly town FC, Eastern Counties U16’s, 20’s and Seniors.

He took up the role as Lead Physiotherapist and Head of Medical services at Holt in 2020.

“Graham is one of the most dedicated physiotherapists there is. We are very lucky to have him on board in this role as his professionalism and attention to detail mean our players receive the highest level of care. Couple his expertise with that of the team he leads, and we are the envy of many other clubs” - Head Coach Phil Sharpe.

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