Wyke Sixth Form College and Flex Health have partnered up to create a work experience programme designed to give PE and Sport students on the college's Pre-Physiotherapy Enrichment Programme an insight into the world of physiotherapy.Flex Health is the region's leading provider of Musculoskeletal (MSK) and Neurological physiotherapy, offering expert care for clients suffering from sports injuries, spinal, joint and degenerative conditions and neurological conditions including acquired brain injury, strokes and MS.PE & Sport teacher, Hollie Rhodes, said: "This partnership offers endless opportunity. It is giving invaluable experience to our students at the very start of their potential career in physiotherapy/sports rehabilitation industry."It's making them stand out from the crowd for university and job applications; along with gaining extended knowledge linking to the CTEC Injuries and Massage modules and Component 1 for A Level."Despite the pandemic, Flex were able to offer placements to two of Wyke's PE and Sport students, Will Huyton and EmmieLou Fenton.Will, who aspires to become a physiotherapist, said: "I took part in work experience to gain a greater insight into the world of physiotherapy."It showed me the almost miracle-like work of physiotherapists. The staff at the clinic managed to get a woman, who had suffered spinal injuries after falling from a horse, walking again. To see it first-hand was incredible."This work experience has only enforced my desire to become a physiotherapist."EmmieLou, who also aspires to become a physiotherapist, added: "Taking part in the Flex Health work experience allowed me to gain a wider appreciation for how varied the profession is."I have learned some of the crucial qualities required to be a successful physiotherapist."#MakeItHappen
