Tony Betts is a Chartered Physiotherapist with over 30 years of experience in both the NHS and private practice. He has worked at the world-renowned Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH) for many years. Tony specializes in musculoskeletal injuries and has a particular clinical interest in the assessment and treatment of scoliosis in patients of all ages — from infantile to adult onset.
Throughout his career, Tony has collaborated for over 20 years with a German Schroth Therapist and worked closely for 15 years with Min Mehta, contributing significantly to the development and teaching of the Side Shift program. He has published clinical pathways, treatment guidelines, and post-operative spinal exercise protocols. As an Honorary Spinal Teacher at University College London, Tony has taught regionally and nationally on conservative and post-surgical rehabilitation of the lumbar spine.
Tony Betts is an expert in treating complex and long-standing orthopaedic injuries, with a particular focus on nerve-related conditions, the lumbar spine, shoulders, and ankles.
He also supervises clinical staff, mentors students, and delivers national lectures on orthopedic rehabilitation. With expertise in post-surgical recovery for shoulder and elbow conditions, Tony brings a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to every stage of patient care. He is also a trained medico-legal expert, fully compliant with the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) for Expert Witnesses.
Physiotherapists Working Alongside Tony
Olly Cowper is a highly specialised physiotherapist with over 20 years of experience at the world-renowned Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital. He has advanced expertise in spinal, shoulder, and nerve injuries, and is well-versed in managing complex orthopaedic cases. Olly holds a Master’s degree in Spinal Care from Australia and regularly teaches postgraduate modules. He also supervises both junior and senior physiotherapy staff. Alongside Tony, he lectures at University College Hospital and internationally on spinal rehabilitation and the side shift therapy approach to scoliosis care.
Tony has written selected chapters in the following publications
Essential references for foot/ankle/lower leg and shoulder injuries, featuring complete anatomical content in stunning 3D. Both provide accurate anatomical references with interactive high-resolution models that allow rotating and exploring layers from skin to bone, plus comprehensive guides for various injury types.
Practical and clearly presented, this is an invaluable resource for those students and practioners of sports medicine and rehabilitation, athletic training, physiotherapy and orthopedic surgery.
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