Joe Barton joined AFC Bournemouth as First Team Physiotherapist in June 2023.
His career began working as a Physiotherapist in private practice and part-time at Charlton Athletic, before a brief period as Head of Academy Physiotherapy at Yorkshire Carnegie.
For the next six seasons he worked at Leicester Tigers, progressing through various roles to become the Medical Lead for three seasons. He was a key member of the Leicester Tigers backroom team in the 21/22 season when they regained the Gallagher Premiership for the first time in nine years.
Joe has a variety of qualifications, including degrees in Sport Science, Physiotherapy and Sports Physiotherapy.