About Adrian Howard MSc, MMSP

Society of Musculoskeletal Medicine Diploma in Injection Therapy

Physiotherapist Independent Prescriber (HCPC) 

Former Registered Manager (Care Quality Commission) 

Masters In Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy Griffith University Australia (Award for Academic Excellence: Top 5% of cohort) 

Masters in Physiotherapy Studies (University Of Queensland Australia) (Deans Commendation for High Achievement – GPA (distinction average) 

Masters in Science Exercise Science and Health Promotion (GPA 4/4) California University Of Pennsylvania 

Bachelor of Science Major in Nutrition Science Computer Science, transferred end of academic year 

Medco – Medico-legal Reports Expert / Accredited Primary Assessor 

Peter Malliaris Mastering Lower Limb Tendinopathy

Level 2 Child Protection in Sports and Active Leisure 

Paul Chek Internship 

Diane Lee Exercises for the unstable pelvis and manual therapy techniques for the Sacroiliac Joint Imagery for Core Stabilisation
Assessment Articular function of the Sacroiliac joint 

Mariano Rocobado 

Upper cervical spine evaluation and approach to treatment
Advances in pathophysiology of the Lumbar spine and Pelvic girdle 

Craniomandibular and cervical spine biomechanics Degeneration of the temporomandibular Joint 

Charles Poliquin Body Fat Regulation through endocrine balance Energy system training 

Serge Gracovetsky Evolution of the vertebrate spine – from fish to Homo sapiens. How it works and how it fails 

Active Release Techniques – Upper Extremity, Spine Protocols, Lower Extremity

Scientific core conditioning Scientific back training Program design

Fitness Leaders Australia – Certificate 3 in Fitness 

National Academy of Sports Medicine Performance Enhancement Specilist

Acupuncture and Dry Needling – Combined Health 

DMA Clinical Pilates Mat Work Level I & level II 

APPI Pilates Equipment training Levels 1 – 4 

CSP The Management of Practice Based Commissioning – Wales 

British Cycling Mountain Bike Leaders Course Level 2 

Training with Mihealthcare on DXA for bone densitometry and body composition analysis and reporting 

University of Wisconsin USA Sports Medicine Course 

Equal but not the same (considerations for female athletes) –
Dynamic medicine ball training
Swiss ball Training 

Advanced program design 

Sports medicine course University of Wisconsin Orthopaedic emergencies (University of Wisconsin) Cerebral Concussion (University of Wisconsin) Cervical Neck Injuries (University of Wisconsin) Heat: Hydration and Re-hydration (University of Wisconsin) 

High Protein Diets (University of Wisconsin) Exercise and the Immune System (University of Wisconsin)
Environmental Illness and Altitude Sickness (University of Wisconsin) 

Dietary Supplements: The Good the Bad and the Ugly (University of Wisconsin)
ACL Injuries in Children and Adolescents
(University of Wisconsin) 

Overuse Injuries of the Elbow (University of Wisconsin) 

Other Courses
Matt Wallden DO. Movement, stability and the 4th dimension
Orthopaedics – The Aging Joint BMI hospital Cheadle 2/09/08
Dynamic stabilisation of the Hip (Dr Alison Grimaldi) 

Master Level Trainer: Association of Personal Trainers Speed Agility and Quickness Training (SAQ)
NLP for Motivational Interviewing (Melvin Hillsdon)
CV Machine Programs and Technique (Life Fitness) Active facilitated stretching techniques course
First Aid Qualified
Fitpro Injury prevention and Rehabilitation (Advanced Module)
Dr David Brady Lecture: Using the Designs for Health Comprehensive Metabolic Profile
Manchester Orthopaedic Group Affiliate Meetings on orthopaedic conditions 

Acute Traumatic Rotator Cuff Tears (University of Wisconsin)
Common Hand Injuries (University of Wisconsin) Scaphoid Fractures (University of Wisconsin) Physical Examination of the Elbow, Wrist and Hand (University of Wisconsin) 

Functional Testing of the Everyday athlete for Return to Sport (University of Wisconsin)
Shoulder Rehabilitation: Impingement/ Tendonitis (University of Wisconsin) 

Call to book in with Adrian for your inital consultation on

0161 491 4151