Nicki Bolingbroke
Nicki trained at Brunel University, qualified in 1992 and arrived in Guernsey in 1994.
Since arriving, she developed a keen interest in shoulder rehabilitation and sports injuries and more recently, has become passionate about cycling and related lower limb pathologies. Nicki is also a member of the Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists. This is a Western Medicine approach to acupuncture which she finds is a superb adjunct to be manual therapy she offers. In 2013 Nicki trained in London to become a BikeFit Pro. She has been performing her clinical BikeFits locally, helping everyone from the novice cyclist to the professionals.
Shotokan karate is one of Nicki’s other interests. She is a third Dan black belt and can teach it which affords her a deep understanding of Martial Arts-related injuries.
During her time time on Guernsey, Nicki has undertaken a lot of voluntary work including several Island Games -particularly with women’s football. She spent 3 years with Guernsey Rugby Club and more recently gave physiotherapy support for the very successful Guernsey’s Strongest Competition.
Joining Avenue Clinic at the Indoor Sports Centre is a very exciting prospect for Nicki as, with access to the gym and working as part of a multi-disciplinary progressive clinic, she feels she has the best facilities to make the most of the skills she can offer her patients.
Nicki Practises
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy uses a 'physical' approach that involves manual assessment and treatment techniques, which aim to: Encourage tissue healing by controlling and reducing pain and inflammation Restore normal range of motion by integrating the muscular joint and nervous system. Identifying and treating problems and reduce the risk of re-occurrence. > Find out more
Shockwave Therapy
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) is a 'game changing' treatment for musculoskeletal soft tissue and sports injuries including chronic tendon pain (tendinopathy). It can be effective where other treatments have not been, in the treatment of a range of tendon problems including plantar facsiitis, ankle, shoulder, knee and elbow pain and often in only 3-4 treatments. > Find out more
