Karen Shaw is an experienced rehabilitation assistant of 30 years. She has worked at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the Chilterns Hospital and the Chilterns MS Centre. She also has personal experience of living with someone with a disability. She joined NPB in 2021. She likes treating people in their own environment to help them maintain as much independence as possible. She enjoys yoga and Pilates.

After qualifying in 2002 with BSc Physiotherapy at Kings College University London, my career began at Kings College Hospital, a Regional Neurological Hospital for Southeast of England. During my three years there, I rotated through a diverse range of specialities including liver/renal services, musculoskeletal, elderly care, stroke unit, acute neurological rehabilitation, amputee rehabilitation and wheelchair services.

Fuelled by a desire for experience outside the hospital environment, I took up a position in Adult Community rehabilitation, firstly within central London and then the Borough of Hillingdon.

Prior to working with Neuro Physio Berkhamsted, I was lead physiotherapist on an Intermediate Care Rehabilitation Unit and Community service at Mount Vernon Hospital treating complex rehabilitation patients presenting with multiple co-morbidities. I have extensive experience in Falls Assessment and Prevention having worked as part of Falls Evidence based therapy Teams.

Throughout my career I have always followed my interest in Neurology and have experience in treatment of acute and chronic neurological conditions. I have completed numerous and differing courses including Bobath Normal Movement; Upper limb rehabilitation, Stroke Kinematics, Spasticity Management, Electrical stimulation, and PD Warrior training.

Outside of work my main passion is Squash (closely followed by my kids!). I have competed since the junior ranks and currently represent the ladies team at Tring Squash Club as well as working as a Squash coach on the Junior development program. I recently retained the Ladies Berkhamsted Squash Club championship title.