Richard holds a BSc (Hons) in Applied Sport Science from the University of Edinburgh, an MSc in Musculoskeletal Sport Science and Health from Loughborough University, and a BASRaT-accredited MSc in Sport Rehabilitation from St Mary’s University, Twickenham. He is a certified Sport Rehabilitation Specialist working with various sports clubs and clinics across the UK, with a particular focus on endurance sports and female athletes.
In October 2023, Richard returned to Loughborough to begin his doctoral research on Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs), exploring how exercise rehabilitation interventions can optimise recovery and enhance return to sport. In February 2025, he took on a Postgraduate Teaching Assistant role, supporting the delivery of MSc programmes in Exercise Rehabilitation, Sport Rehabilitation (in collaboration with the National Rehabilitation Centre), and Strength & Conditioning.
PhD Thesis Title: Working towards improved musculoskeletal rehabilitation outcomes following Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) syndrome in endurance athletes.
Richard's doctoral research is partially funded by Ultra-Endurance Sports Science & Medicine, a division of The Paramedic Foundation.