Biography
Hiba is a Specialist Physiotherapist and Honorary Assistant Professor specialising in Sport and Exercise Medicine, with over 10 years of experience working in high performance environments, specialising in treating shoulder, knee, and hip injuries, chronic pain, and post-surgery rehabilitation.
She has had the privilege of working with Premier League football teams and England’s first-team squads at the FA, alongside her expertise in Super League netball, cricket, and racquet sports. Hiba is also a certified Pilates instructor through the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute, integrating Pilates into rehabilitation for enhanced strength and mobility.
Hiba emphasises injury prevention and takes a holistic approach to treatment, recognising the vital link between mental and physical health. Her approach is rooted in the latest evidence, whilst keeping personal goals at the forefront of each patient’s treatment plan. She focuses on a patient-centred approach, customising evidence-based treatments to meet each person’s specific needs and help them reach their full potential.
Beyond clinical practice, Hiba is passionate about academia, serving as a faculty member for MSc Sports and Exercise Medicine programs across Russel Group institutions.
Specialist Interests
Shoulder, Knee, Upper Limb, Lower Limb, Elbow, Ankle, Tendon & Ligament, Groin, Post-Surgical Rehabilitation, Persistent Pain, Hip, Complex Problems and Return To Sport Rehabilitation
Sporting Interests
Football, Running, Swimming, Cricket and Racket Sports
Work Experience
Honorary Assistant Professor in Sports and Exercise Medicine, The Football Association — Intermediate Trauma Medical Management in Football, The Football Association – England Men’s and Women’s Squads, Tottenham Hotspurs Football Club, West Ham United Football Club, Nottingham Forest Football Club, British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS): Badminton, Squash, Tennis, Swimming, Cricket, Rugby, American football, Fencing and Table tennis, London Pulse Netball Super League, Mumbai Marathon, Clinical Integrations Lead at Pure Sports Medicine, Specialist Physiotherapist at private sports injury clinics in London and Mumbai, Honorary Assistant Professor at University of Nottingham, Visiting Lecturer at Kings College and Imperial College London and Dissertation Supervisor and Examiner for MSc student
Other Experience
MSc Sports and Exercise Medicine, BSc Physiotherapy, APPI Pilates, Concussion and Head Injury Management in Football and Rugby, ACPSEM- Member of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Sport and Exercise Medicine and FMPA — Member of the Football Medicine and Performance Association
I have found Hiba’s knowledge and advice exceptional. With detailed structured assessments, a holistic approach, keeping my training, nutrition & lifestyle in mind, she has guided me through each rehab phase, and enabled me to beat my PBs twice! I would highly recommend.
Competitive Endurance Runner & Cyclist.
