Jill Thomas

Jill joined the Shoulder Clinic in 2018. She specialised in upper limb physiotherapy in 2009. During this time she has gained a wealth of experience in treating patients with shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand problems in the NHS and in private practice.

In 2013 she joined the Wrightington Upper Limb Unit as an elbow and shoulder specialist physiotherapist. Her passion lies in managing elbow problems, in particular preventing stiffness following trauma, tendinopathy and instability. She has established a successful tennis and golfers elbow rehabilitation programme. At the end of 2021 Jill stepped away from her NHS role and now practices solely though Manchester Shoulder Clinic.

Managing patients with everyday pain that limits their function, through to elite athletes; Jill manages patients as individuals to achieve their goals, be it to compete internationally, or return to work. She works closely with her orthopaedic colleagues, team doctors or physiotherapists, or local physiotherapists to achieve maximum potential for her patients.

Jill is actively involved in the education of physiotherapists and surgeons. She lectures on Masters programmes, nationally and internationally on courses. In 2016 she established a Northwest Elbow Special Interest Group for physiotherapists who wished to improve their elbow knowledge and outcomes. Jill is also involved in several research projects and is keen to progress outcomes for upper limb patients.