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Kate Ward
HAND THERAPIST & CLINICAL DIRECTOR
Hand and Upper Limb Therapy
Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy) with Honours
Coventry University
Masters in Health Practice (Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy) with Distinction
AUT
Located in Cambridge, Te Awamutu & Hillcrest
Kate Ward is an highly accomplished Hand Therapist, treating a range of injuries and conditions affecting the hand, wrist and elbow.
Kate is an accomplished Hand Therapist with 17+ years’ experience helping clients recover from a range of conditions including post-surgical rehabilitation of the hand, nerve compressions, acute trauma and overuse and pain conditions.
Originally from the United Kingdom, Kate holds a Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy) with Honours from Coventry University and a Masters in Health Practice (Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy) with Distinction from AUT. Kate is also qualified in Western Acupuncture and incorporates this into her treatment plans.
Kate enjoys helping a wide variety of clients, from professional athletes within High Performance Sport New Zealand to children's hand injuries.
Kate is a Clinical Director at Align Health, leading development and planning for the clinical team and the development of new services to address the health needs of the communities we work in.
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