Mark is a Chartered Physiotherapist with over 32 years of experience and specialist qualifications in the treatment of general neuromusculoskeletal patients as well as amateur/elite sportspersons and their injuries.

  • Experienced in the assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of neuromusculoskeletal injuries. This is from the acute onset to end-stage rehabilitation, returning to play or work.
  • Produces 40-50 Medico-legal reports annually, including preliminary views, full reports, short-form reports, and joint statements, as well as condition and prognosis assessments and reports.
  • Bond Solon training in report writing and cross-examination/court procedure.
  • Comfortable attending meetings with barristers and solicitors.
  • Several Court appearances as an expert witness.

  • Currently around 60:40 Claimant:Defendant work split.
  • Typical report turnaround time of 6 weeks from receipt of the documentation.
  • Condition and Prognosis assessments are typically within 6 weeks from receipt of the documentation, with the report 4-6 weeks after that.
  • Mark works 2 days a week on medicolegal matters so is relatively easily available for conferences when required.
  • Insured for Medicolegal work. Certificate available on request.
  • Owner and director of Witty, Pask, and Buckingham Physiotherapy Clinic. A large musculoskeletal Physiotherapy practice specialising in Sports Injury Rehabilitation, particularly in elite sports.

Download C.V. and Terms and Conditions

For further information, please download Mark’s C.V. below, or read further here from his clinical website.

Background in brief

  • Mark has treated 60 patients a week since 1993, totalling over 65,000 patient episodes.
  • 32-plus years of experience in neuromusculoskeletal outpatient Physiotherapy involving orthopaedic, neurological/spinal issues, trauma rehabilitation, and sports injury.
  • 25-year history of consultant work with British Athletics and the English Institute of Sport, including 2 Olympic Games. Sydney 2000 and Athens 2004
  • Clinical Lead – Physiotherapy for the English Institute of Sport until 2004.
  • Work with Northampton Saints Rugby Union and England Rugby.

Testimonials

Lead Counsel: “The report is incredibly clear despite being detailed. You don’t lose sight of where you are going with it. It’s well set out.”

Lead Counsel: “One of the best reports I have seen, and in a very complex case. An excellent and balanced piece of work.”

Instructing solicitor: “I instructed Mark on a high-profile case involving a Premier League Football Club. I found Mark’s attention to detail and expertise to be first class.”

Lead Counsel: “Having worked with Mark on a Premier League professional football case, I can confirm his experience and expert knowledge.”

Instructing solicitor: “Thank you for your very detailed report. Unlike many, it is well set out and concise.”

Instructing solicitor: “Your report is exactly how it should be set out. You looked at every angle and presented your views clearly and with concise supporting evidence. Each time you posed a question in my mind you then answered it in the next paragraph!”

Instructing Solicitor: “Your contribution was pivotal in the successful management of the case. You were able to provide a rounded view with a clear argument and understanding of the whole case which gave me confidence in the position I took.”

Lead Counsel: “Often I come away from expert meetings more confused. Today was the exact opposite. Your clear reasoning, alongside your excellent report, are very welcome and give me a clear understanding of the case.”

Lead Counsel: “One of the best medical reports I have ever read, thank you.”

Sports Physiotherapy

With his daily work with athletes, sportspeople, and dancers Mark has huge experience in the treatment of lower limb injuries such as anterior cruciate ligaments, Achilles Tendinopathy, fractures, sprains and strains, overuse injuries, and post-operative rehabilitation.

For a full list of conditions, Mark has particular experience in please see below.

Mark has consulted for British Athletics and taken positions as Team Physiotherapist for numerous competitions since 1997.

In 1999 Mark was asked to establish the Physiotherapy Department for UK Athletics at Britain’s first High-Performance Centre for Athletics at Loughborough University. Mark held this post through the Sydney 2000 Olympic cycle and then merged with the role of Clinical Lead Physiotherapist for the newly emerging English Institute of Sport at Loughborough. University.

After the Athens 2004 Olympic Games cycle, Mark resigned to further concentrate on his Private Practice and his young family by reducing travel commitments.

Mark continues to act as a consultant for British Athletics.

In 1995 Mark took up a post to develop the Sports/Dance Medicine service at Tring Park in Tring. The School has an enviable International reputation for the care of its Dancers and its long association with the International Association for Dance Medicine and Science.

Private Practice Physiotherapy

Witty, Pask, and Buckingham Physiotherapy Practice has been developed by Mark and Phil Pask. Phil has been the England Rugby Senior Physiotherapist since 1996 and has been part of the last three British and Irish Lions Tours. Such a combination of pedigree has established a practice that prides itself on clinical excellence and integrity. It currently has 15 Physiotherapists working alongside two massage therapists, two Pilates teachers, several podiatrists, dieticians, and an Alexander teacher.

In 2010 the practice joined forces with two highly regarded Orthopaedic Surgeons, Prof Bill Ribbans and Mr David Stock to produce a clinical setting where the best Sports and Orthopaedic Medical care could be provided.

For further details please see www.wpbphysio.co.uk and www.thecountyclinic.co.uk

Areas of Expertise –
including but not exclusive

Achilles Tendon, Haglund’s Deformity, Plantar fascia, toes, Metatarsals / Morton’s Neuroma, Lateral and medial ankle pain, sprains, Tibialis Posterior and Peroneal issues, Long Toe Flexor and Sesamoiditis, Posterior ankle pain.

Stress Fractures, Medial Shin Pain, Lateral Shin Pain, Compartment Syndrome, ‘Shin splints’, Calf strains, and tears.

Knee, knee cap, medial knee pain, internal issues with the knee, Patella Tendon, Hamstring – mid-belly, top into the buttock, bursitis, quads, hip flexors, and adductors.

Hip impingement and joint issues. Groin pain and strains and hernia – particularly Sportsman’s Hernia.

Lower back and Pelvis and Sacro Iliac Joint conditions including lumbar spine issues from disc and facet joints, nerve pains into the leg and buttock.

CES and the Physiotherapy assessment and management of neurological disorders of the spine and peripheral nerves.

The management of poly-trauma patients, amputees after the acute stage and serious musculoskeletal and neurological conditions.

Mid Back, ribs and breathing issues, ‘stitches’ and diaphragm conditions.

Neck and shoulder conditions including spinal issues, whiplash, and RTA treatment.

Shoulder conditions including sprains, strains, and impingement. Postoperative rehabilitation for cuff repair, and capsule stabilisation. Acromio-clavicular and sterno-clavicular conditions.

Upper arm and elbow conditions including tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow.

Wrist conditions, including carpal tunnel. Finger and hand conditions including sprains, strains, and fractures.

Management of chronic musculoskeletal issues associated with long-term disability such as amputation or multiple injuries.