PhiiT Limited is a healthcare technology company which is currently ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁϱ¬ÁϹÙÍøing a sports multidisciplinary team (MDT) app. This will provide sports teams with a platform to safely store all player personal, medical and performance data and provide secure communication links throughout sports clubs.
I am a qualified Physiotherapist who has worked in many departments in NHS Lothian including; Medicine of the Elderly, Physio@Home, Neurology inpatients and MSK outpatients. I am also the Head Physiotherapist for the Men’s XV at Watsonians Rugby Club. I have varied experience with many patient groups and have used this experience to ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁϱ¬ÁϹÙÍø my company and its initial product, Pitchside Pal.
"The BIZ provides many opportunities to build and grow your company and supports you along your entrepreneurial journey. "
When I was studying Physiotherapy BSc (HONS) at ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁϱ¬ÁϹÙÍø I ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁϱ¬ÁϹÙÍøed at idea to enhance physiotherapy exercise prescription, but I did not have the confidence or knowledge to start my own business. We had a business module in 4th year, and this provided me with the basics on how to start my own company.
With support from staff, I ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁϱ¬ÁϹÙÍøed my idea and applied for opportunities such as the BIZ and Converge challenge.
I was introduced to the staff at business gateway who further increased my entrepreneurial skills and supported my learning in the business world. As my idea has become a reality ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁϱ¬ÁϹÙÍø have continued to support me through assistance with research projects and funding opportunities. I have undertaken research projects with 4th year Physiotherapy and Sports Rehabilitation students through their dissertations, providing them with real life projects, and PhiiT with detailed data for the ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁϱ¬ÁϹÙÍøment of the company and product.
