Alex Turvill
Alex Turvill
Physiotherapist
alex@activatephysio.co.uk
Since graduating with 1st Class Honours in Physiotherapy from Northumbria University in 2018, Alex has been working for the North East Musculoskeletal Service where he has been exposed to a variety of complex musculoskeletal, orthopaedic and neurological disorders. In this role he has gained a strong reputation of being a thorough, compassionate and person-centred clinician that always goes above and beyond for his patients.
As a former national judo champion, British University 60m gold medallist and county hockey player, Alex also has extensive experience in elite sport and has worked with a number of high-profile clubs across the North East including Tynedale RFC, Newcastle Thunder and North Tyneside Barbells. Alex’s main role however is working with the Newcastle Eagles, the most successful British Basketball team of all-time, and is also medical lead for their elite U19 academy side. It is through his interest and work in elite sport that led him to pursue an MSc in Sports and Exercise Medicine which he successfully completed in 2021 with Distinction.
In addition to his work in the NHS and elite sport, Alex has over a decade of experience in strength and conditioning, is a Level 4 Personal Trainer and is a qualified sports nutritionist making him an extremely well-rounded clinician. He has a passion for continuous professional development and has completed numerous training courses with the UKSCA, British Weightlifting and the Clean Health Fitness Institute, and is a currently working towards his FIFA Sports Medicine Diploma and various additional sports nutrition modules for the physique athlete.
Alex specialises in the following areas: