David Wales profile
Name
David Wales
Position
Assistant Physiotherapist
Born
August 24, 1972, Gateshead
Qualifications
BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, University of Manchester; MSc Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, University of the West of England; FA Diploma Treatment & Management of Injuries; REMO Advanced Resuscitation & Emergency Aid
Joined Arsenal
January 2001
David has moved to the first team physio room this seaon, after eight seasons as Academy Physiotherapist.
He assists Colin Lewin with the prevention, treatment and rehabiltation of the first team squad injuries, and also covers reserve team matches.
David joined the Gunners in 2001, after working for three years at Charlton Athletic FC.
David enjoyed a promising early playing career, representing England Under-18s and signing as a professional for Sunderland AFC.
After his playing career ended in 1993 due to a fractured thigh bone, he trained as a chartered physiotherapist at Manchester Royal Infirmary School of Physiotherapy which included clinical work at Manchester United FC.
