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An MSK physiotherapist who combines a degree in sports science with a masters degree in physiotherapy

I combine a degree in Applied Sport and Exercise Science with a masters degree in Physiotherapy to ensure an effective method of therapy is provided.

11/02/2026

Episode 3 of Adam’s ACL rehab.

This bit matters.

Full knee range of motion.
Back.

No stiffness battles.
No forced stretching sessions.
Just movement that belongs to him again.

Now the focus shifts.
Strength.
Proper strength.

Quads.
Hamstrings.
Hip control.
Positions that actually load the knee.

And here’s the important part.

We lost around 2.5–4 weeks early on.
Family commitments.
Life happening.
Not “perfect rehab conditions”.

And he’s still right where he needs to be.

Rehab isn’t about flawless timelines.
It’s about smart decisions when time isn’t ideal.

If you’ve had surgery
Missed weeks
Or feel “behind” already…

You’re probably not.

There’s nearly always a way forward.

10/02/2026

Six years is a long time to live with shoulder pain.

Especially when it starts to feel… normal.
Like something you just work around.

That’s where this client started.
Shoulder.
Upper back.
Years of restriction.

What changed wasn’t magic.

It was:
clear explanations
proper demonstration
and exercises that actually targeted the shoulder
instead of everything else doing the work

Pain settled.
Movement came back.
Confidence followed.

And eventually…
weights again.
Something that wasn’t even on the table before.

That’s rehab done properly.
Not just symptom relief.
But giving people their arm back.

If you’re in Glasgow
and you’ve had shoulder pain for months or years
that keeps stopping you lifting, training, or trusting it…

Let’s sort it properly.

DM INFO or book via the website.

05/02/2026

Most hesitation around rehab isn’t about disbelief.
It’s about weighing it up in the moment.

People worry about whether it’ll be worth it.
Whether they’ll look back and think they should’ve just pushed on.

What I see long term is different.
When bodies move better, everything else gets easier — workdays, training, sleep, even headspace.

Money always feels loud upfront.
The consequences of putting things off tend to arrive much quieter, later on.

That’s usually the trade-off people don’t see at the time.

30/01/2026

Not everyone is chasing a miracle fix.

Most people I see just want answers.
Real ones.

What’s going on with my body?
Why did this start?
What actually needs done next?

When that’s missing, everything feels shaky.
You hesitate.
You second-guess movements.
Progress slows.

Clarity changes how people move.
How they commit to rehab.
How confident they feel testing things again.

If you’re in Glasgow
and past care left you with more questions than confidence…

That matters.

DM INFO or book an assessment via the website.

27/01/2026

You shouldn’t leave physio feeling confused.

Or rushed.
Or like you’re just following instructions without really knowing why.

That’s what this client picked up on.

“Each session feels tailored to what I need.”

That doesn’t happen by accident.

It comes from:
listening properly
explaining what’s going on
adjusting things as your body changes
and not treating rehab like a generic checklist

Good physio should feel clear.
Comfortable.
Easy to follow.

You should know:
what you’re working on
why it matters
and how it fits into your life

If you’re in Glasgow
and you’re looking for physio that actually makes sense…

DM INFO or book in via the website.

23/01/2026

“I’ve done the exercises… I think.”

That line tells me a lot.

Because most rehab doesn’t fall apart from lack of effort.
It falls apart in the grey area.

You’re given a plan.
Maybe a sheet.
Maybe a video.

You crack on with it.

But no one checks:
• where you feel it
• how hard it actually is
• what the exercise is meant to do

So other muscles take over.
The problem area keeps getting protected.
And progress stalls.

Right exercise.
Wrong ex*****on.

That uncertainty creeps in.
Am I doing this right?
Or just ticking a box?

If rehab feels vague, rushed, or unsupervised…
that’s not on you.

Coaching matters.

If you’re in Glasgow and unsure whether your rehab is helping or just keeping you busy,
let’s clear it up properly.

DM INFO or book via the website.

21/01/2026

Ever been told you need heavy weights to get stronger…
but your joints won’t tolerate them?

That’s where Blood Flow Restriction training comes in.

It looks light.
Almost too easy.

But the effect isn’t.

BFR uses low loads with a controlled cuff
to partially restrict blood flow to the limb.

That means:
• muscles work harder without heavy weights
• joints take far less stress
• strength and muscle can still improve

Which is why it’s so useful in rehab.

Post-surgery, when loading is limited.
Chronic pain, when flare-ups shut progress down.
Arthritis, when heavy lifting just isn’t an option.

You still train.
You still adapt.
Without constantly poking the bear.

Rehab shouldn’t feel like a gamble every session.

If your recovery has stalled
or previous rehab flared your symptoms…

This is often part of the missing piece.

Message INFO or book an assessment to see if it’s right for you.

20/01/2026

You can do everything right
and still feel stuck.

That’s what long-term pain does.

You try physio.
Chiro.
Massage.
Acupuncture.

You give it time.
You do the exercises.
You’re patient.

And nothing really changes.

This is what a recent client said after working together:

“After years of chronic pain and trying everything… I finally feel hopeful about my recovery.”

Hope matters.
But it doesn’t come from reassurance alone.

It comes from:
• being listened to properly
• understanding why your pain keeps hanging around
• loading things at the right level
• testing the body instead of protecting it forever

Chronic pain isn’t a motivation issue.
And it’s rarely because you “haven’t tried hard enough”.

If you’re in Glasgow
and you’ve been dealing with pain for months or years
with no clear progress…

Maybe it’s time for a different conversation.

DM INFO or book directly via the website.

19/01/2026

Cost is usually the thing people hesitate to say out loud.
So they disappear instead.

I don’t take that personally.
Private physio is a commitment.

What I see more often though is people spending months managing around the problem.
Reducing activity.
Stopping and starting rehab.
Waiting for it to “calm down”.

That usually drags things out longer than it needs to.

There isn’t one right frequency for everyone.
But there is a difference between doing just enough to get by
and doing enough to actually move things forward.

I’ll always be honest about what’s essential, what can wait, and what’s unlikely to add value.
No pressure.
No pretending every option works the same.

If money is the thing holding you back, we can talk it through properly and plan your rehab for more spaced out sessions.

Message INFO for more information 📲

16/01/2026

“I don’t trust my body anymore.”
That’s one of the most common things I hear.

Pain might be low.
Movement might be “allowed”.
But confidence hasn’t caught up — because the body was never properly tested on the way back.

Trust isn’t about positive thinking.
It’s built through progressive loading, real-world demands, and proof that your body can cope again.

If you’re pain-free but still hesitant, there’s usually a reason.
And it’s something we can fix.

14/01/2026

A lot of rehab problems don’t start with the exercises.
They start with the assessment.

When the story gets skimmed, people get labelled.
And once that happens, everything that follows is built on shaky ground.

How your pain started matters.
What you were doing.
Whether there was a clear moment or a gradual build-up.

Those details shape the plan, the loading, and what progress should actually look like.

Taking time at the start isn’t about being thorough for the sake of it.
It’s about giving rehab a chance to work properly.

If you’ve ever left an appointment feeling rushed or unheard, you’re not imagining it.

Happy to answer questions if this resonates.

12/01/2026

Sometimes that works.
Often it doesn’t.

What usually happens is pain eases, activity drops, and life slowly gets adjusted around the problem.
Until you try to return to normal… and it flares again.

Waiting doesn’t build capacity.
It just delays decisions especially with tendons, knees, and backs.

Early rehab isn’t aggressive rehab.
It’s the right load, at the right time, for where you’re actually at.

If you’ve been stuck in the “another few weeks” loop, it might be time for clarity.

Message INFO and we’ll talk it through.

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