Our Team
SHAD ALDEKA
Clinical Director
Lead Musculoskeletal Injury Specialist
BSc Hons Sports Therapy
Shad is a leading Musculoskeletal Injury Specialist with over 5 years of clinical experience, having treated thousands of patients across Staffordshire and Manchester. Known for his exceptional reputation in Stoke-On-Trent, Shad recently expanded to his third clinic in Manchester. He founded his first clinic in 2020, driven by a passion for enhancing mobility and well-being.
With a professional football background, Shad has worked with Fylde FC and young athletes competing nationally and professionally for the UK GB teams in gymnastics, trampolining, and dance, as well as with professional football players. His expertise spans a wide range of acute and chronic musculoskeletal and neurological conditions, providing evidence-based treatments and rehabilitation programs. When necessary, Shad facilitates referrals for NHS and private imaging for comprehensive care.
In addition to his clinical practice, Shad is the director and lead Strength & Conditioning football coach at Maximum Performance Development, an elite organisation focused on football development and injury prevention.
With his experience, compassion, and results-driven approach, Shad sets the standard for musculoskeletal care in the region.
IRVINE TAPERA
MSc Physiotherapy
Irvine is an autonomous physiotherapist with over 3 years of experience specialising in running injuries, as well as respiratory physiotherapy, amputee rehabilitation, and musculoskeletal care. He works across both the NHS and private sectors and is one of the directors at the clinic.
Irvine is dedicated to enhancing patient quality of life, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimise functional mobility and ensure safe discharges. His focus on patient-centred care, personalised rehabilitation programs, and empowering patients with self-management strategies makes him an invaluable healthcare professional.
Outside of physiotherapy, Irvine lives by the motto "health is wealth." He enjoys cycling, running, and weightlifting, regularly participating in marathons. This active lifestyle helps Irvine maintain a healthy balance between his personal and professional well-being.