Sports Physiotherapy for Athletes

MoveBetter.PerformStronger.

Physiotherapy built for people who refuse to sit on the sidelines. Recover smarter. Move freely. Stay in the sport you love.

25+ Reviews
HCPC · AHPRA · CSP
Emily Mitchell performing a stunt ride, the background that shaped her physiotherapy practice

6+

Years Experience

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Athlete reflecting on persistent pain during training

"I thought I just had to live with it."

Sound Familiar?

You've pushed through the pain long enough.

You wake up stiff. There is a twinge in your hip before the morning light. You tell yourself it is just part of the sport, stretch it out, ride through it, ignore it. Until the day you can not ignore it any more.

  • A nagging ache in your hip, knee or lower back that never quite goes away.
  • Stiffness every morning that takes half an hour to loosen off.
  • The quiet fear that riding is making it worse, not better.
  • Being told to "just rest and stop riding" by people who do not understand the sport.
  • Training around the pain instead of through it, losing feel and confidence.

Pain is not a life sentence. Rest alone will not fix it. The right physio, built for your sport, will.

Emily Mitchell, physiotherapist and athlete

"One accident broke my back. I returned to stunt riding at full speed."

Emily Mitchell

Meet Your Physiotherapist

For Athletes, By an Athlete

Emily is a skilled and trusted physiotherapist with vast experience in private practice and the NHS in the UK, currently practicing in Australia.

She has successfully treated a wide range of clients: performers, rugby players, boxers, tennis players, runners, equestrians, stunt performers and more.

As both a physiotherapist and a world-class trick rider and performer, Emily truly steps into your shoes. She understands the drive, the setbacks, and the need for physio that really works.

10+

Years Experience

500+

Athletes Treated

UK & AU

Registered

Physio-Led, Athlete-Tested

Led by Emily, a registered physio and former stunt rider who has lived the injury and the recovery.

Online & In-Person

Specialist assessment from anywhere in the world, or hands-on at our WA clinics.

Built for Your Sport

Programmes designed around the real demands of riding, running, lifting and competing.

Real Results, Faster

A clear plan from day one. Most riders feel a shift within weeks, not months.

Trusted by riders worldwide across

Body Mapping

Where Do You Feel the Restriction?

Select a stress point to see how we tailor physiotherapy to the demands of your sport.

Hip Mobility

Hip Mobility & Stability

Restore range of motion and build strength through the hip complex: the engine room of walking, running, lifting and changing direction.

Online Consultation

Expert physiotherapy assessment from anywhere in the world, tailored to your sport and goals.

Injury Rehabilitation

Evidence-based rehab programmes to get you back in the saddle safely and stronger than before.

Performance Optimisation

Go beyond recovery. Structured programmes to enhance your riding biomechanics and athletic performance.

Injury Prevention Screening

Comprehensive movement assessments to identify risks before they become injuries.

The 60-Second Rider Screen

How Well Is Your Body Actually Working?

No equipment. No cost. Just you, a bit of floor, and some honesty. You'll get a read on your balance, your flags, and what to do next.

First, a quick balance check.

Stand on one leg, eyes closed, and count the seconds before you lose balance or put the foot down (cap at 45). Note the number. Then do the other leg.

The Evidence

Athlete Transformations

Real results from athletes who trusted the process.

Evidence-based physiotherapy assessment in a green, light-filled clinic

Approach

Evidence-Based Care,
Athlete-Tested Results

Every programme is built on biomechanical analysis, sport-specific demands, and your personal performance goals.

"I would highly recommend Emily...a bespoke treatment tailored to me which I loved...I will be booking again!"

Sarah K.

Runner & Cyclist

Full mobility restored in 6 weeks

"Emily truly understands what it means to be an athlete. My hip pain disappeared and my training has transformed completely."

Claire M.

Crossfit

Pain-free training within 4 weeks

"After years of lower back issues, Emily's approach was the first that actually addressed the root cause. I'm lifting better than ever."

Rebecca T.

Weightlifter

Back to competition in 8 weeks

Case Studies

Real Athletes, Real Recoveries

Stories from the Inspire Sports Physio podcast: the challenges, the goal, the approach and the outcome.

Freddy Steele interview

Equestrian Performance & Stunts

Freddy Steele

Performance Mindset

Performance under pressureFear managementMental load

Outcome

An outstanding, fear-free performance at the Horse of the Year Show.

Read the full case study →
Chris Silvey interview

Fencing (Returned to Team GB Level)

Chris Silvey

Post-Surgery Return to Sport

Hip arthritis (both)Knee osteoarthritisIT band pain post-surgery

Outcome

Eight months post-surgery, fencing at a high level alongside Team GB fencers.

Read the full case study →
Kelly West interview

Trick Riding, Stunts & Equine Rehab

Kelly West

Rehab & Resilience

Traumatic injuryRehab setbacksMental fatigue of long recovery

Outcome

Practical recovery insights from both sides of the treatment partnership: human and horse.

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Registered & Certified

Trusted Credentials

HCPC Registered logo

HCPC Registered

Health and Care Professions Council

AHPRA Registered logo

AHPRA Registered

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency

CSP Member logo

CSP Member

Chartered Society of Physiotherapists

NHS Experienced logo

NHS Experienced

National Health Service, United Kingdom

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