Sports Physiotherapy in London

No. UK physiotherapists are first-contact practitioners, so you can self-refer and book directly online through our Jane page at kaizenphysio.janeapp.co.uk. If you are claiming through private health insurance, your insurer may require a GP referral first, so check your policy. Self-funded patients never need a referral to see us.

Ideally within the first few days. Early assessment gives you an accurate diagnosis, rules out problems needing a scan or referral, and lets us begin appropriate loading sooner. Prompt, guided rehabilitation generally leads to a more reliable recovery than waiting and resting, which often delays return and raises re-injury risk.

We use a criteria-based approach, not a fixed timeline. Following the British Journal of Sports Medicine 2016 return-to-sport consensus, clearance depends on objective benchmarks: strength symmetry, movement and hop tests, and your sport's specific demands, all treated as shared risk management. Returning to time alone is a leading cause of re-injury.

Yes. We treat City professionals returning to weekend running or five-a-side and competitive athletes alike, to the same chartered, HCPC-registered standard. Founder David Thomas brings an elite-sport background spanning Chelsea FC academy, professional rugby, and Team GB athletes. Your programme is scaled to your sport, your goals, and your training load.

We treat acute injuries such as hamstring strains, ankle sprains, and ligament injuries, and overuse problems including tendinopathy, stress reactions, and recurrent joint pain. Treatment combines accurate diagnosis, hands-on care, and graded loading. We also assess running and movement mechanics to address why an overuse injury developed in the first place.