Meet Sophia Wallis

Specialist Orthopaedic Physiotherapist
Sophia Wallis

Biography

Sophia Wallis is a Specialist Orthopaedic Physiotherapist with over 16 years of clinical experience across NHS inpatient, outpatient, neurological, trauma and elective orthopaedic settings.

Sophia has developed particular expertise in complex orthopaedic rehabilitation, including rehabilitation following major trauma, fractured neck of femur, joint replacement surgery, spinal procedures, ACL reconstruction and multi-fracture injuries. Sophia has worked as part of a leading elective orthopaedic service and has contributed to the development of trauma rehabilitation pathways for patients requiring focused inpatient rehabilitation before discharge home.

Sophia’s approach is practical, collaborative and goal-led. She works closely with patients, families, ward teams and the wider MDT to support safe mobility, strength, confidence and meaningful recovery. Her clinical work includes assessment, rehabilitation planning, exercise prescription, mobility practice, staff supervision and service development.

Qualifications & Training

  • BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, University of Nottingham, 2009

Areas of Expertise

Orthopaedic physiotherapy assessment and rehabilitation, complex trauma rehabilitation, fractured neck of femur rehabilitation, hip, knee and shoulder replacement, rehabilitation following spinal surgery and ACL reconstruction, assessment and management of patients with complex co-morbidities, including Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, kidney failure and dementia.

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