Sarah McGrail - Grad Dip Phys MCSP MSMA Chartered Physiotherapist

Practice Principal

Sarah qualified in 1984 and after gaining experience in the NHS, soon found that her own experiences in rowing drew her to the specialist interests of sports medicine.

She was the physiotherapist for Rotherham Rugby Club before her move to Lancashire in 1988 where she initially continued her involvement in sport as the physiotherapist for Great Harwood Hockey Club and as a consulting physiotherapist to Sedgley Park Rugby Club.

Sarah established the Rossendale Physiotherapy and Sports Injuries Clinic in 1989, moving to the current premises in 2010 and expanding her practise in the treatment of neuromusculoskeletal conditions.

She has maintained her close links with sport and over the years numerous athletes and teams have benefited from Sarah’s skills, from international Olympic competitors to members of local youth teams covering a diverse range of sports. She was the Senior Governing Body Physiotherapist for the British Handball Association from 1991 to 2007, working with the Great Britain, England and Scotland handball teams in training and competition both at home and abroad. Additionally she has worked as an HQ Physiotherapist at both the Commonwealth Games and at the Youth Olympics.

She is currently working on a project with The University of Manchester, researching the treatment of migraine headaches by mobilisation of the cervical spine.

Jayne Boyd - Practice Manager

As Practice Manager, Jayne utilises her vast experience in facilities management to ensure the day to day running and smooth operation of the practice.

Prior to Jayne gaining her MSc in Facilities Management, she forged a successful career in secretarial management and administration. Her secretarial and facilities skillset make her an invaluable asset to the team.