About Steve Baker BHSc (Hons), Director and Physiotherapist
I have been entrenched in the world of sport and rehabilitation for most of my life in one way or another.
Raised in Whitehaven, Cumbria, I spent a lot of time scrambling, running, climbing and cycling through the Lakes before joining the Army at 16. I quickly gravitated towards the Royal Army Physical Training Corps where I was able to pursue my athletic interests while learning the trade of physical rehabilitation.
Competing in running, cycling and triathlon including completing a full ironman as well as gymnastics, kayaking, rock climbing, mountain biking, weight lifting, skiing etc I have a particularly broad understanding of the strain a variety of sports can have on the body which also enhances my insight into injuries caused by everyday life.
Having been a successful athlete myself with many coaching qualifications, my combined knowledge gained from recovering from my own injuries and surgery, helping soldiers recover from theirs as well as my interest in human anatomy drove me to pursue a career in physiotherapy. As a physio, I try my best to be a compassionate and patient therapist who will never give up and help you find strength you didn't know you had left.
Fuelled by a desire to help people truly improve their health, I decided to launched Compete Physio; making physiotherapy an empowering experience where clients are given the tools and support to push through their injuries and prevent future ones.
I look forward to speaking with you!
Qualifications & Experience
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BHsc Physiotherapy
Foundation Degree Sports and exercise Science
Diploma in sports massage
Exercise Rehabilitation Instructor
Strength & Conditioner Level 2
British Cycling Road and Time Trial Level 2
Gym Management and Personal Trainer
Swiss Ball Instructor
Kettle Bell Instructor
Kayak and Canoe Instructor
Single pitch Supervisors Awards - Climbing
Summer Mountain Leader Training
Boxing Referee, Judge and time keeper.
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Private Practice Clinical Director
Community Physiotherapist in Canada
Private Practice Physiotherapist in the UK
Set up Rehabilitation service for Qatar National Service
Managed numerous physical fitness and rehabilitation centres for the UK military
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Private Endurance Coach to VIPs
Athletics Coach to children and adults
Climbing Coach
Cycling Coach
Gymnastics Coach
Road Cycling Team Manager
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Sub 3 hour Marathon finisher
Boston Marathon Qualifier
10 Hour Ironman on first attempt and second ever triathlon
Numerous wins at local running and time trial cycling events.
Army team cyclist
County Champion Gymnast as a child & Coach
Army Team Climber