Miss beth shum

BSc, MSc

Physiotherapist

10 years of experience

London, SE1 2EY

2 connections in healthcare

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10 years of experience

London, SE1 2EY

2 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Mr Gordan Grahovac

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About Miss beth shum

Bethany Shum is a chartered physiotherapist (HCPC, MCSP) who is passionate about performing arts and artistic sports. She has personal and professional experience working with gymnasts, aerialists, and cheerleaders. This includes her work with Team England ParaCheer (2019) and Gymnastic Commonwealth Games 2022.

She completed the specialist UCL Performing Arts Medicine Programme to enhance her skill when working with elite performers and provided specialist health services to this population. Her dissertation "Explored pain in acrobats" has won the Mike Shipley Award for excellence in MSc Research.

In her physiotherapy work, treats individuals with chronic pain conditions, musculoskeletal Injuries and rheumatological conditions with a holistic approach!

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Postoperative Rehabilitation

Chronic Pain

Hypermobility Syndrome

Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS)

Whiplash

Upper Back Pain

Stinger Injury

Stiff Back

Shoulder Pain

Shin Splints

Shoulder Impingement

Sciatica

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runner's Knee)

Osteoarthritis

Strengthening Exercises

Lower Back Pain

Sports Massage

Knee Pain

Reformer Pilates

Knee Fractures

Hamstring Injury

Physio Taping

Hip Fractures

Hip Replacement Recovery

Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES)

Gait Abnormalities

Dislocated Shoulder

Gait Analysis

Balance Assessment

Bursitis

Back Pain

Exercise Prescription

Ankle Sprain (Ligament Injury)

Manual Therapy Techniques

Ankle Fractures

Postural Assessment

Recovery from Orthopaedic Surgery

Sports Injuries

Running Injuries

Shoulder Instability

Patella (Kneecap) Dislocation

Soft Tissue Massage

Leg Pain

Video Consultation

IT Band Syndrome

Strength and Conditioning

Neck Pain

Prehabilitation

Rehabilitation

Flat Feet

Dance Injury

Pain Management

Chronic Pelvic Pain

Joint Mobilisation

Bursitis (Shoulder)

Exercise Advice

Ballet Injury

Dry Needling

Arthritis (Knee)

Breathing Exercises

Arthritis (Foot)

Balance and Proprioception

Arthritis

Balance Training

Achilles Tendon Problems

Acupuncture

Registered with

HCPC - Health and care professions council

No. PH115392

Education

Keele University

Physiotherapy

Graduated 2018

University College London, University of London

Performing Arts Medicine

Graduated 2022

Qualifications

Why Work With Me?
✓ Former gymnast & cheerleader with lived experience
✓ MSc Performing Arts Medicine (UCL, 2022 – 1st Class)
✓ Certified in ACT, acupuncture, aerial yoga & yoga therapy
✓ Lecturer at the National Centre for Circus Arts
✓ Medical Committee: Sport Cheer England
✓ Board Member: European Network of Physiotherapists for Performing Artists
✓ Host of the Growth Through Podcast – evidence-based conversations on injury, recovery & mindset
🎧 growththroughmovement.com

✨ Awards:
University of Winchester Clinical Educator Finalist (2021)
Mike Shipley Research Award (2022)
UCL Hatchery Newbie Award Winner (2024)