Name : David Wales
Born :
August 24, 1972,
Birth place :
Gateshead
Position :
Assistant Physiotherapist
Joined Arsenal :
January 2001
Qualifications :
BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, University of Manchester; MSc Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, University of the West of England; FA Diploma Treatment & Management of Injuries; REMO Advanced Resuscitation & Emergency Aid
David recently completed a decade of service with the Club, the past three years having been spent in the first-team physio room.
Prior to this, he spent seven and a half years as Head Academy Physiotherapist, contributing to a notable 60 per cent reduction in Academy injuries. He now works under Colin Lewin, contributing to the treatment and rehabilitation of first-team injuries and also covering reserve team matches.
Prior to joining the Gunners in 2001, David spent three years with Charlton Athletic FC. He was a highly promising young footballer, representing England Under-18s and signing a professional deal with Sunderland before a fractured thigh bone curtailed his playing career.
He trained as a chartered physiotherapist at Manchester Royal Infirmary of Physiotherapy, and conducted clinical work at Manchester United FC.
Legend.
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