Mr David Sweeting
Highly Specialist Physiotherapist
BA(Hons), BSc (Hons), MSc
"I am really pleased to be a member of the terrific Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy team at Spire Norwich Hospital."
Specialises in
- Upper limb and Chronic Pain
I work at Spire Norwich Hospital as a Highly Specialist Physiotherapist. I specialise in active rehabilitation of both acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions. I can help with most musculoskeletal issues and have a particular interest in the shoulder.
I qualified as a Chartered Physiotherapist in 1996, and completed my Masters Degrees (MSc) in Manipulative Physiotherapy at the University of East Anglia in 2005. I initially worked at Charing Cross Hospital in London, and then the Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham before joining the NHS in Great Yarmouth & Waveney; where I eventually became the Clinical Lead for Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy.
I am a research active clinician. I have publications in peer-reviewed journals on topics including shoulder pain, anterior knee pain and heel pain.
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Mr David Sweeting at Spire include:
Physiotherapy
- Extracorporeal shock wave therapy
- Physiotherapy from Spire
Other treatments
- Musculoskeletal disorders
- Rehabilitation
Get in touch
Additional information
Clinical interests
Qualification and professional memberships
BSc(Hons 1st Class) Physiotherapy / Brunel University College, London / 1996
Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy
BSc Physiotherapy degree leads into Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration.
Professional memberships
Member, Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (MCSP)
Member, Musculoskeletal Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (MMACP)
Research and publications
- Clinicians involvement in data collection for portfolio research: impact on their clinical practice and perception of research (2020)
- An evaluation of the Behavioural Coach: a new role in primary care (2019)
- Predicting response to physiotherapy for musculoskeletal shoulder pain: a systematic review (2013)
- The effectiveness of stretching in the treatment of plantar heel pain: a systematic review
- The relative timing of VMO and VL in the aetiology of anterior knee pain: a systematic review (2009)
Personal profile
Outside of work, I like to spend time with my wife and two daughters. I also have a passion for cycling and still compete in both on and off-road events.
Contact information
| Telephone | 01603 255 587 |