Fiona Lucas

Fiona Lucas is a Lecturer in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy at the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Health Sciences University. With over 20 years of clinical experience in the NHS and private sector, she specializes in headaches and clinical research. She is also a First Contact Practitioner Physiotherapist within the Bournemouth East Collaborative Primary Care Network.

Education:

• BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, East London University
• MSc Advanced Professional Practice (Sports & Rehabilitation), Bournemouth University
• PG Cert in First Contact Practice

Research Interests: Clinical management of headaches, service evaluation of headache treatments, patient outcomes, and red flags in musculoskeletal outpatient settings. Completed advanced headache modules at Edinburgh University's MSc Clinical Management of Pain program.

Affiliations:

• Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• Council for Allied Health Professionals
• Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• BMAS (British Medical Acupuncture Society)
• Physiotherapy Research Society

Clinical Work: Active NHS and private sector roles, integrating clinical practice with academic responsibilities.