About Mal Godtschailk
Mal’s entry into Physiotherapy followed a 10-year career in the military – during which he qualified as a ski instructor, team medic and parachutist – a career which was curtailed by a serious motorbike accident and involved 2 years of multiple operations and rehabilitation. Â
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These experiences moulded his caring and supportive philosophy towards physiotherapy and the rehabilitation processes – with all the challenges that brings. His drive is to enable patients to achieve the best possible outcomes for themselves – matching his own life experiences and challenges to recovering from injuries.
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Mal's career in Physiotherapy has included over 20 years in professional sports. After 5 years working in the NHS with musculoskeletal (general, spinal and shoulder/upper limb specialities), orthopaedics and rheumatology rotations, he began a 15-year career at Southampton Football Club, progressing from school-age players to U23’s Lead Physio.
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During this time, he completed his MSc in Sports Physiotherapy at the University of Bath, working with Olympic swimmers, track and field athletes and Team Bath Rugby. After leaving football during COVID-19, Mal was Lead Physiotherapist for England Women’s Cricket, attending the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games as part of Team England, followed by Men’s Lead Physiotherapist at Hampshire Cricket, where he worked for 3 years.
Mal continually strives to improve his clinical and patient-focussed skills – passing his Post-graduate Certificate in Medical Education to enhance his understanding of patient needs and concerns – as well as an Osteopathic Manipulation Training masterclass of manual therapy.
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He is currently excited and driven to be setting out in the private physiotherapy world, has undertaken part-time tutoring on the MSc Sports and Exercise Science and BSc Sports Therapy courses at Bournemouth University, contract work for Southampton Football Club – and maintaining links with local sports clubs.Â
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In his spare time, Mal enjoys cycling, swimming and general gym work around a busy schedule of sports clubs for his two young boys.