Cari Thorpe

Cari Thorpe is a Senior Lecturer specializing in Physiotherapy and Sport and Exercise Medicine at Manchester Metropolitan University's Faculty of Health and Education. Her academic credentials include a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy from Manchester University's School of Physiotherapy and a Post Graduate Certificate in Academic Practice from Manchester Metropolitan University. Currently, she is pursuing doctoral studies at the same institution.

Thorpe holds significant administrative responsibilities as Programme Leader for the MSc Sport and Exercise Medicine Programme and Admissions Tutor for the MSc Pre-Registration Physiotherapy Programme. Her research examines musculoskeletal health in athletic populations, with specific investigations into physical demands of elite touch rugby, injury prevention strategies, and clinical applications of Pilates for back pain management.