Why Choose London Sports Physio

WHAT SETS US APART

Expert care with the depth of NHS experience and the flexibility of private practice

Our team brings together decades of clinical experience across the NHS, elite sport and private healthcare — delivered in a modern, welcoming clinic in Sutton.

NHS and elite sports pedigree

Our clinicians have worked as advanced practice physiotherapists in leading London NHS hospitals and alongside elite sports teams at the highest level. This breadth of experience means we bring rigorous clinical thinking and high-performance rehabilitation methods to every patient, regardless of their goals or starting point.

Accurate diagnosis from the

first appointment We have on-site diagnostic ultrasound, allowing our physiotherapists to image tendons, muscles, joints and soft tissues during your appointment. This means we can confirm the diagnosis immediately rather than waiting weeks for an imaging referral, and tailor your treatment from day one.

Truly personalised treatment

We do not believe in one-size-fits-all physiotherapy. Every assessment is thorough and every treatment plan is built around your specific condition, lifestyle, goals and preferences. Whether you are returning to competitive sport, managing a longterm condition or simply wanting to move with less pain, we tailor everything to you.

Care for every age and ability

Our team includes specialist clinicians for children, adults, older adults, elite athletes and patients with complex needs. From a child's first physiotherapy appointment to postoperative rehabilitation after a joint replacement, you will always be seen by someone with specific expertise for your stage of life and your condition.

Excellent specialist referral network

When further investigation or specialist opinion is needed, we have established working relationships with orthopaedic surgeons, neurologists and rheumatologists across South West London and Central London. This means faster access to the right specialist when you need one, avoiding long delays through standard pathways.

Flexibility built around your life

We offer clinic appointments in Sutton, home visits across our area, and virtual consultations — Monday to Friday 9am to 8pm and Saturday mornings. This means you can get expert physiotherapy without it becoming a burden on your schedule. We are also recognised by leading private health insurers and welcome self-funding patients.

SPECIALIST AREA

Knee injury specialists — for every age and every stage

Knee problems are one of the most common reasons people seek physiotherapy, and one of the areas where early, accurate assessment makes the biggest difference to recovery. At London Sports Physio, we have deep expertise in knee injuries and conditions across the full spectrum of life.

Whether you are a young athlete with a ligament injury, a child with growing pains, someone preparing for or recovering from knee surgery, or an older adult managing osteoarthritis, our clinicians have the experience and advanced tools to assess and treat your knee effectively.

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    Growing pains & paediatric knee conditions

    Conditions such as Osgood-Schlatter disease, SindingLarsen-Johansson syndrome and hypermobility-related knee pain in growing children and adolescents. Specialist assessment and age-appropriate rehabilitation to keep young people active safely

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    Sports knee injuries

    ACL tears, meniscus injuries, patellar tendinopathy, runner's knee (ITBS) and patellofemoral pain syndrome. We work with recreational and elite athletes on evidence-based return-to-sport programmes, supported by diagnostic ultrasound and load management expertise.

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    Post-operative knee rehabilitation

    Following ACL reconstruction, knee replacement, meniscus repair or any other knee surgery, structured rehabilitation is essential. Our post-operative rehab programmes are grounded in current evidence and coordinated with your surgical team for optimal outcomes.

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    Knee osteoarthritis management

    Exercise therapy, load management and education are the most effective long-term treatments for knee osteoarthritis. Where appropriate, we offer ultrasound-guided corticosteroid or hyaluronic acid injections to provide meaningful pain relief and support ongoing active rehabilitation.

SPECIALIST SERVICES

Depth of expertise across a broad range of specialist areas

Beyond general musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy, we offer specialist services that are often difficult to access — and are delivered by clinicians with dedicated training and extensive experience in each area.

WOMEN'S & MEN'S HEALTH

Pelvic Health Physiotherapy

Pelvic health physiotherapy addresses a wide range of conditions that can profoundly affect quality of life. Our specialist pelvic health physiotherapists provide compassionate, evidencebased treatment in a safe and confidential environment.

  • Urinary and bowel incontinence
  • Pelvic organ prolapse
  • Post-natal pelvic floor rehabilitation
  • Pelvic pain (chronic and acute)
  • Post-prostatectomy rehabilitation for men
  • Erectile dysfunction physiotherapy
PAEDIATRIC PHYSIOTHERAPY

Children's Physiotherapy

Our specialist children’s physiotherapist, Clare Whistler, provides expert, ageappropriate assessment and treatment for children and young people. Children are not simply small adults — their developing bodies require a specialist approach and a clinician who is skilled at making them feel relaxed and confident

  • Growing pains and Osgood-Schlatter
  • Hypermobility and joint instability
  • Sports injuries in young athletes
  • Postural issues and scoliosis screening
  • Developmental and neurological conditions
  • Foot and ankle problems in children
SPORTS MEDICINE

Sports Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation

Our directors Josh Hawksworth and Jai Mistry have both worked with athletes at elite level. This experience informs everything we do — from how we assess a new sports injury to how we structure return-to-sport programmes for recreational club players and competitive athletes alike.

  • Acute and chronic sports injuries
  • Tendinopathy management
  • Load management and injury prevention
  • Return-to-sport rehabilitation
  • Performance optimisation
  • Sports massage therapy
ADVANCED CLINICAL SKILLS

Capabilities that most physiotherapy practices simply do not offer

Our advanced clinical skills allow us to achieve more accurate diagnoses and deliver more targeted treatments — meaning faster recovery and better outcomes for our patients.

ADVANCED SKILL

Diagnostic Ultrasound

Diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound allows our physiotherapists to visualise soft tissues, tendons, muscles, bursae and joints in real time, during your appointment. This is a powerful tool that provides immediate, dynamic imaging — something a standard physiotherapy assessment simply cannot replicate.

Ultrasound imaging helps us to confirm the precise diagnosis of injuries such as tendon tears, muscle strains, bursitis and joint effusions. It eliminates guesswork and means your treatment is targeted from the very first session.

Clinical benefit

Patients seen by our ultrasound-trained clinicians can receive their imaging assessment and begin treatment in the same appointment — avoiding weeks of delay waiting for an NHS imaging referral.

ADVANCED SKILL

Ultrasound-Guided Injection Therapy

When injections are clinically indicated, precision matters. Our clinicians are trained to perform both corticosteroid and hyaluronic acid injections under real-time ultrasound guidance, ensuring the medication is delivered accurately to exactly the right location.

Ultrasound-guided injections significantly outperform landmark-guided injections in terms of accuracy and clinical outcomes, particularly in complex areas such as the hip, shoulder, and small joints of the hand and foot.

What we offer

Corticosteroid injections — to rapidly reduce inflammation in conditions such as bursitis, tendinopathy and inflammatory arthritis.

Hyaluronic acid (viscosupplementation) injections — to restore joint lubrication and reduce pain in osteoarthritis, particularly of the knee and hip.

MEET THE TEAM

Clinicians with the qualifications and the track record to match

Every member of our team has been selected for their clinical excellence, their specialist expertise and their commitment to patient-centred care. Our directors are HCPCregistered physiotherapists with extensive postgraduate training and a genuine passion for getting people better.

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Ready to move better and recover with confidence?

Book an appointment at our Sutton clinic, request a home visit, or start with a virtual consultation. Our team is here to help, Monday to Friday 9am–8pm and Saturday mornings.