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Zack’s Story

Dr John Etherington CBE

Dr John Etherington CBE

Medical Director & Consultant Rheumatologist

  • 14 February, 2022
  • Event Training
  • Physiotherapy
  • Running
  • 1 min read

After having to almost stop running and exercising all together because of severe back pain, find out how Zack is now able to run marathons and training for major events with the help of our Rheumatology team.

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