AN award-winning sport rehabilitator and physiotherapist who opened a clinic at her home during lockdown is thrilled to be ‘booked up for the next three-and-a-half weeks’.

Mother-of-two Judith Firth, 40, who owns JB MSK Manual Therapies on Thorns Close, Astley Bridge, officially opened her new premises on Saturday April 17 with a celebrity guest, Bolton Wanderers legend David Lee.

The professional clinic has been converted from the house's old garage, and looks exactly like what you would see in a hospital.

Judith Firths home clinic is open for business

Judith Firth's home clinic is open for business

She previously worked for the NHS Trust for 13 years in different community departments, including rheumatology and podiatry - and also spent time working pitchside with Bolton Wanderers’ academy - providing treatments, prescribing exercises and conducting first aid.

Judith offers injury-based services including soft tissue massages and acupuncture, and is also a qualified Pilates instructor.

The University of Bolton graduate, who won an award for excellence while she studied, said: "During the pandemic, I was unable to work when my children were off school - so I applied to the council to see if I could work from home.

"It will save so much money on petrol - and it means I only have a 10-second commute.

"I'm so happy to have David here helping to open my clinic. He was always my favourite player."

Mr Lee said at the ribbon-cutting ceremony: "Judith puts so much passion and enthusiasm into everything she does, and always works hard.

"I’m very excited to watch her progress in this next step of her career."