Our Services

  • Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy

    Physiotherapy is a practice that assesses movement, diagnoses injury and provides rehabilitation with hands-on techniques and movement-based therapy, helping you to work towards your individual goals.

    With vast experience in managing injuries and ailments, from the initial acute phase through to end-stage rehab and return to full function, as well as having worked in elite sporting environments for many years, Bear Physio & Performance has all of the skills and knowledge base to help you reach your performance goals.

  • Sports Therapy

    Sports Therapy is an aspect of healthcare that is specifically concerned with the prevention of injury and the rehabilitation of the patient back to optimum levels of functional, occupational, and sports-specific fitness, regardless of age and ability.

    It utilises the principles of sport and exercise science to prepare the participant for training, competition, and where applicable, work.

  • Shockwave Therapy

    Shockwave therapy is a form of electrotherapy, which creates a pressure disturbance that transfers rapidly from the machine into the body. It is an effective, safe, repeatable, and non-invasive form of therapy.

    Historically, shockwave therapy was used to break down kidney stones. But by reducing the dose/intensity of the shockwaves, it has proven to be an effective therapy tool for a variety of issues, including chronic tendon issues.

    Shockwave is recommended in various NICE (National Institute for Health & Care Excellence) guidelines.

  • sports performance testing

    Sports Performance Testing

    As part of the Sports Performance Testing we utilise a multitude of testing procedures, which measure strength, mobility, muscular endurance, cardiovascular fitness and general health measures.

    This information creates your unique Performance Portfolio, which can be used to identify areas of potential growth/development and thus aid your sporting performance, as well as reduce the potential risk of injury.

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  • Acupuncture

    Acupuncture is a treatment derived from ancient Chinese medicine, involving the process of piercing the skin with fine needles, in specific anatomical locations on the body, primarily to help alleviate symptoms of pain and tension.

Kind Words

  • Beth C

    I started seeing James about a year ago after a bad flare-up of sciatica. I was in a lot of pain and even just through a phone consultation before my initial appointment he was so insightful, and his skills of deduction were so helpful.

    I’m a powerlifter, and I’ve been seeing him for more maintenance-oriented appointments since then to now ensure that I’m better equipped to hit my performance-based goals. James always takes the time to explain exactly what he’s doing and why, which I personally find really interesting, and it helps me to understand more about my body, sport, and my own recovery.

    I was never once told that I couldn’t do something within my training, or that I would have to take time out – I really felt listened to, and therefore instead, we simply adapted training to ensure I wasn’t in pain and ever since, he has made an effort to suggest slight tweaks to my lifting techniques to help me modify and tailor towards my own body’s mechanics.

    I personally have found it incredibly helpful to have a physio who is well versed in sports in general, because it means I can throw out training terminology and he immediately knows what I’m talking about as well as the connotations in relation to my injury/niggles, instead of having to explain everything along the way.

    Not only do I come away from every appointment feeling a LOT better than I did going in, but I genuinely enjoy my sessions with him. James is so lovely and never fails to make me feel at ease. I would highly recommend to anyone! He really knows his stuff!

  • Elliott H

    I couldn’t recommend James any higher. I ruptured my ACL for the second time playing rugby, and James guided me through the difficult rehab after my second ACL reconstructive surgery.

    He was very supportive and always filled me with the confidence I needed, and after a year of his help my knee is at a level I didn't think I'd reach again....my only regret is not having James as my physio after the first surgery!!!

  • Lucy B

    Would give 6 stars if I could. James is such a lovely man, very understanding, and a great physiotherapist! Made me feel so comfortable, and he made it clear that anything I was not comfortable with would not be done. Thank you so much :)

  • Jaq B

    Started seeing James in the Summer for rehabilitation following knee surgery and ongoing shoulder issues.

    Can't recommend him highly enough, an incredibly attentive and insightful physio who explains why he's doing what he's doing which gave me a full understanding of how I can return back to the gym/rugby pitch in the best shape possible!

    Also, an all-round great bloke who makes you feel seen in relation to the struggles of recovering from injury setbacks :)

  • Dagmar B

    Bear Physio was absolutely amazing at helping my teenage daughter with long-term backache! James’ expertise and a wonderful, patient manner made our sessions a pleasure to attend and I would highly recommend his services!

  • Jonny H

    James is a considerate, empathetic, patient, and hard-working physio. In no way does he allow his vast knowledge and expertise to make him seem intimidating - far from it. Everything we have discussed has been worthwhile and detailed yet entirely accessible.

    I have worked entirely online with James over lockdown and seen amazing improvement and results. He has taught me a lot! The treatment really feels like a partnership. All I’ve said, worried about or the questions that I’ve asked have been taken seriously by James and we have discussed them and talked them through. I think it’s the thoughtfulness of James’ approach that makes him stand out.