Physiotherapists

Physiotherapy is a profession dedicated to restoring and maintaining physical function of the body. Many runners end up needing to see a physiotherapist at some stage in their running careers.

Ideally, you should see a physiotherapist with an interest in sports injuries, and preferably particularly in running (better still if they are a runner). Some will treat the symptoms of a running injury, without seeking to address its underlying causes, and it is important that any advice you get is related to the fact that you are a runner. It is also important that your physio should understand your desire to get running again, and should be able to make a sound judgment about when and how it is safe to do so.

A number of specialists have been recommended by Serpie members (shown in bold) and they are listed below. Members with additional recommendations are invited to email them in the same format.

Note that neither Serpentine R.C. nor its members may be held responsible for any diagnosis or treatment. Before engaging the services of any specialist members should satisfy themselves as to training, experience and insurance. If in any doubt you should consult your GP.

Please also note that prices quoted were correct, as far as Serpentine R.C. is aware, when the recommendation was made. It is strongly advised, however, that you double check the cost with the specialist before commencing treatment.

Physio	Area	Contact	Cost	Recommendation
Chris Barber	City, SE3	020 7600 0900 07887 851258	£35 for 30 mins	"Sports injury/re-injury treatment and prevention, Core stability, Postural correction, Acupuncture. I've been seeing him after months of other physios who haven't really done much and he is very good." Sarah Herbert
Reza Daneshmand	SW7	020 7370 0057		"Reza styles himself Physio-Acupuncture:Sport and Spinal Injuries. He is very interested in alignment and managed to rearrange 2 ribs which I had knocked out of line in a gardening accident 10 days before my planned autumn marathon. His hands are the gentlest in the world. He also rebuilt the tennis player Greg Rusedski in the early noughties and has a lot of high profile clients referred to him." Rob Maslen
Fulham Physio (now part of Six Physio)	SW6	020 7371 7666		"Fulham Physio is a fantastic clinic. Really professional, really friendly staff. They care for some top clients – professional athletes and celebs – and have no formal advertising beside word of mouth." Rachel Bulkley
Paul Godfrey			£35 for 30 mins	"Paul is both a qualified physiotherapist and has an MSc in physiology. His approach is to treat not only the symptoms but the underlying causes of your condition, and he is one of the leading practitioners in core stability in the country. If you want an approach that combines holism with science, visit Paul." Owen Barder
Nick Critchley Health and Fitness Solutions	City	020 7702 1112 Email: nickcritchley@hfs.uk.net	HFS offer complimentary video running gait analysis for Serpentine members	"Nick is an active sportsman with the attitude of getting the injured athlete back running as soon as possible followed by an extensive period of rehabilitation to correct whatever caused the injury. Very keen on core stability for athletes." Anthony Stranger-Jones
Greg Ryan Health and Fitness Solutions	Harley Street, W1	020 7702 1112 Email: gregryan@hfs.uk.net	HFS offer complimentary video running gait analysis for Serpentine members	"Swears by core stability. Treats both the causes and the symptoms. Encourages you to take an active role in recovering from your injury. Thinks like an athlete." Grethe Petersen
Will Pressley Health and Fitness Solutions	City	020 7702 1112 Email: willpressley@hfs.uk.net	HFS offer complimentary video running gait analysis for Serpentine members	"He's a rower and trains extensively himself so understands the need/desire to get back to training as quickly as possible etc. Plus he's a good laugh even when he's hurting you!" Sian Chadwick
Nadine Ipoly	City	020 7404 6343 Email: info@central-health.com		"Very helpful 45 minute session, no queue and very convenient." Olivia Orton
Andre Jacobs	W1	07799 412047		"I have been using Andre for quite a while and he has helped me to cure quite a series of running related injuries. I can highly recommend him." Urban Bettag
Mark Green The London Physio		020 8568 5900		"After assessing my biomechanical dysfunctions and recommending orthotics and a re-hab programme my problems were solved in a matter of weeks and I have been largely injury free and more importantly running well for the past 2 years, I now send all of my clients to them(I work as a personal fitness trainer/coach myself) and they cant speak highly enough about them after seeing them. The great thing about them is that Mark is an elite athlete himself (sub 2.35 marathon runner) triathlete/ adventure racer." Julian Nagi (see also George Rampf)
Robert McLoughlin The Robert McLoughlin Practice	W1 & NW1	07956 185123 Email: info@painfreebody.co.uk	6 treatments for the price of 5	"I now use an Osteo based in Baker Street who is a bit of a magician and recently helped sort out 3 torn ligaments in my ankle. He practises intensive ultrasound as a form of deep tissue massage and uses joint manipulation. Anyway, he's the best I've ever seen. He generally does one hour sessions and will inflict a good hit out of pain, but if you're looking to get sorted as quick as possible, he's your man." Calan Horsman
Physio in the City	Seymour Centre, W1 & other locations	www.physiointhecity.co.uk	10% discount to SRC members	"I've regularly seen Bria David, a qualified phsyiotherapist with huge experience of both running and team sports, and Catriona Loughlin, a podiatrist who's done free sessions for the SRC. I wholeheartedly recommend them, and all PitC practitioners offer a 10% discount to SRC members. I'd certainly recommend seeing one or the other when any niggle appears, especially as you pass the big 4-Oh, or before buying new shoes. " David Smart
Eirian Rees	Kentish Town & Mottingham	020 7482 3875 Email: info@kentishtownphysio.co.uk	Costs are £45 for initial 45 minute appointment then £35 for follow ups. Discounts negotiable for regular clients.	"Eirian's profile is shown on the Kentish Town Physio website. I found him very knowledgable, professional and detailed in tracing the roots of a lower back problem and advising suitable rehab. I'd recommend him." David Chalfen
Anne Roebuck Physiotherapy London	East London/ Docklands	020 7093 3499	Initial assessment £60 (45 mins) Follow-up treatment £45 (30 mins)	"After running in the Tunbridge Wells Half Marathon I had pain in my groin and knee areas feeling that this was a real problem I went to see Anne Roebuck. She was very professional and helpful in describing exactly what was going on. It actually turned out to be a spinal injury and was treated with manipulation and ultra-sound. She also gave me ways of avoiding injury. I am now fully fit, what more of a recommendation do you need than that?" Gordon Hutton
Sarah Lawson Physio Remedies	W1	020 7318 6177 Email: sarah@physioremedies.com	£41 for 30 mins	"Sarah (and the rest of the practice) does a lot of work with athletes, actors and dancers. She was not at all daunted by an older runner with a chronic injuries and many bits which will never be perfect again! Unlike any other physio I have ever seen, she insisted on seeing me running outside (once I was again able to run that is!) rather than on a treadmill. Since going to her I have with great relief stopped using orthotics – something I had done for 3 years. Core stability is an important part of her therapy and she incorporates pilates into the exercises she prescribes. The practice also runs pilates classes and offers massage. One of the other physios specialises in back problems." Jan Farmer
Neil Tucker Pure Sports Medicine	SW7	0870 2000 878 Email: neil.tucker@puresportsmed.com		"Neil is an excellent physio with a reassuring and confident manner making you feel relaxed no matter how bad your injury might be. As a sportsman himself he understands that things can and do go wrong, but it's his mission to evaluate, treat and rehabilitate, so you can be back on your feet as soon as possible." Alex Vero
David Barton Rood Lane Medical Centre	City	020 7377 4646 Email: David.Barton@roodlane.co.uk		"He was thorough, friendly, honest, and got me back running in the time he had said that he would. He tried to find out how I got the injury by looking at my running shoes and how I run, as well as getting rid of the pain. He also built in runs to my recovery treatment and checked how my recovery was progressing between runs." Sally and Ian Hodge
Sport Dimensions	W4	020 8563 0007	Discount for Serpentine members Initial Assessment £55 (£44), follow up £40 (£32) and Biomechanical Analysis £75 (£60)	"I saw an excellent physio at Sport Dimensions with a great understanding of sport injuries, and the entire team with their specialised and well-equiped rehab clinic is specifically designed to get you back from injury. Their excellent Biomechanical Analysis highlighted problems in my running gait, and through a programme of strengthening, running drills, and plyometrics, I'm now faster than ever before." Wayne Maurer
Mark Bender Six Physio (formerly Sports & Spinal Clinics)	Several locations in London	020 7636 6353 Email: mark@sixphysio.com		"I have been having physio & acupuncture treatment with Mark Bender at the Sports & Spinal Clinic (now Six Physio). I really do recommend him & the practice. They have an up-front, personal style in a cool, calm & strong positive culture, promoting shared values. A good solutions provider." Phil Kelvin
Leslie Watson	W1, City	020 7723 4379 Email: info@lesliewatsonclinic.co.uk		"Lesley Watson is a brilliant running physio – she used to be the top British marathon runner (early 80s) so is great for running related injuries." Richard Melik
David Harris West End Physiotherapy	Soho	020 7734 6263 Email: info@wephysio.co.uk		"David is a friendly, straightforward New Zealander. He promised to have me running again in 6 weeks after rupturing an ankle ligament, and did exactly that, making the rehabilitation exercises varied and fun."
Mark Harrison West End Physiotherapy	Soho	020 7734 6263 Email: info@wephysio.co.uk		"Mark is right in Central London and very reasonable and even cheaper for Serpies. He has worked some miracles on me over the last year and is a great guy too." Richard Melik

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