Lynn Kelly BSc, MCSP, SRP Physiotherapist

Sole physio on the Falkland Islands!

One of her most challenging posts was spending 2 years in the Falkland Islands…as their sole physiotherapist! This meant caring for 1200 military, 100 accompanying families, and around 1500 or so islanders. Working with such a varied age range - from 8 weeks to 93 years old - meant that a ‘one shoe size fits all’ approach to physiotherapy was well and truly out the window! She treated a huge range of conditions and often had to be flown in by helicopter or plane to reach her patients. Treatment approaches needed to be creative and tailored for each individual, and this remains at the heart of her approach today.

These innovative skills were put to the test whilst working at Headley Court, the military’s specialist rehabilitation centre. Headley Court is the home of the ‘Help for Heroes’ centre - where the most severely injured soldiers are sent for rehabilitation. This is where Lynn experienced the true meaning of teamwork, with clinicians uniting to treat patients with extreme physical, mental and emotional wounds that are rarely seen anywhere else

New treatment protocols

Lynn is now a highly regarded physiotherapist who is committed to pioneering new treatment protocols. She is currently working on projects to develop better treatment following hip arthroscopy surgery and lower limb injuries, and hopes to publish some of this work in 2011.

Lynn is married to John and they have three lovely daughters. She is still a serving member of the TA and is an enthusiast for sprint triathlons, craftwork (cards and jewellery), and sleep (preferably a good 8 hours a night).