Dr Kerry Aston
NHS Consultant, Musgrove Park Hospital, MBBCHBAO, MRCP, FFSEM(I), Diploma in Sports and Exercise Medicine
Dr Kerry Aston is a Consultant Rheumatologist with a special interest in Sports and Exercise Medicine.
She is experienced in the management of acute and chronic rheumatological conditions including all types of inflammatory arthritis (Rheumatoid arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis) as well as complex autoimmune and connective tissue disorders such as Lupus and vasculitis.
Her main area of interest is the management and rehabilitation of sporting injuries and maximising athletic performance through biomechanical assessment and comprehensive health evaluation.
Her clinical practice blends her expertise in managing joint and soft tissue inflammation and her passion for the non-surgical management of musculoskeletal conditions, arthritis and sporting injuries. She is excited to be working as part of a team that can develop a rehabilitation program that is 100% tailored to your needs and sporting goals. So, whether you are a professional, weekend warrior or simply trying to improve your health, we can provide you with a plan to guide you back to full health and optimise performance.
Services offered include
- Programmes to maintain fitness while you recover from injury
- Diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound
- Joint and soft tissue ultrasound-guided injections
- Blood analysis to assess general health and recovery
- Management and prevention of Overtraining Syndrome
- Assessment of vitamin and mineral status
- Nutritional and lifestyle recommendations to optimise performance