1. Gary Lewin was born on 16 May 1964 and is an English physiotherapist who has worked with football clubs Arsenal and West Ham United, and the England national team.
14 Facts About Gary Lewin
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Gary Lewin held a similar position from 1996 with England, and from 2008 to 2017 assumed the post of England's Senior Head of Physiotherapy.
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Gary Lewin was Head of Medical Services for West Ham between May 2017 and May 2018.
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Gary Lewin joined Arsenal as a young goalkeeper aged 16 in 1980.
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Gary Lewin trained at Guy's Hospital School of Physiotherapy from 1983 to 1986, before returning to Arsenal in 1986 as first -team physiotherapist.
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Gary Lewin has gone on to attain a BSc in Biology and a Diploma in Physiotherapy.
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Gary Lewin is a Member of the College of Sports Physiotherapists, and is a State Registered Physiotherapist.
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Gary Lewin was called into action in 1989 where he almost had to break David Rocastle's jaw as he swallowed his tongue so as to perform life-saving treatment.
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Gary Lewin went on to become an expert on hamstring injuries, due to his experiences with Tony Adams, and advised Birmingham City's physio's on the treatment of often-injured midfielder David Dunn.
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Terry swallowed his tongue and Gary Lewin was the first physio to assist Terry, possibly saving his life.
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Gary Lewin was credited by former Arsenal striker Eduardo da Silva with saving his foot and career after a broken leg suffered on 23 February 2008.
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Gary Lewin was first-team physio at Arsenal for 22 years, and from 1996 onwards with the England national team as well.
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On 20 March 2017, Gary Lewin rejoined Arsenal as physiotherapist for the women's team.
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On 30 May 2017, Gary Lewin was appointed as the Head of Medical Services at West Ham United.