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What we do at the Pod

Every session is delivered directly by Alex Gibson in a private, one-to-one clinic setting. We start by identifying what's actually driving your problem, then build a targeted plan to restore your movement, strength, and confidence.

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Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapy

The core of what we do. Whether your symptoms started overnight or have been building for a year, we treat pain, stiffness and movement issues across the back, neck, shoulder, hip, knee, foot and ankle.

What's included
  • Comprehensive Assessment. A full history and hands-on physical examination.
  • Clear Diagnosis. A working diagnosis explained in plain, straightforward language.
  • Targeted Treatment. Hands-on manual therapy, soft tissue work and joint mobilisations to ease pain and restore movement.
  • Personalised Recovery Plan. A written home rehabilitation programme complete with guidance on sets, reps and target loads.
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Sports Injury & Return to Play

From acute injuries, like calf tears, ankle sprains and hamstring strains, to the grumbling overload issues that flare up every time training ramps up, we get you back to your sport safely and at full capacity.

What's included
  • Early Management & Honest Timescales. Immediate symptom management paired with a realistic, transparent timeline for your return to sport.
  • Progressive Loading. Safe, structured resistance training to rebuild tissue capacity.
  • Sport-Specific Movement Rebuild. Dedicated rehab targeting running, jumping, landing and change-of-direction demands.
  • Clear Return-to-Play Criteria. Objective, measurable physical milestones so you know with certainty when you are ready to compete again.
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Post-Operative Rehabilitation

Structured, step-by-step recovery after orthopaedic surgery, from joint replacements and ACL reconstructions to rotator cuff and Achilles repairs.

What's included
  • Surgeon-Guided. Rehabilitation carefully structured around your surgeon's protocol and operative guidelines.
  • Early-Stage Recovery. Targeted early management focusing on restoring range of movement, reducing swelling and normalising gait.
  • Strength Rebuilding. Progressive resistance work tailored to each stage of tissue healing to restore full function.
  • Tracked Progress. Clear, objective physical milestones recorded throughout your journey so you can see your improvement week by week.
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Sports Massage & Soft Tissue Therapy

Targeted soft tissue treatment designed to reduce muscle tightness, aid recovery and keep you moving comfortably.

What's included
  • Targeted Relief. Focused treatment on specific areas of muscular tension, restriction or fatigue.
  • Performance Support. Ideal for pre-event preparation, post-event recovery, or managing day-to-day physical stress.
  • Integrated Care. Built into your rehabilitation plan to support your recovery from injury.
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Strength & conditioning

For people who have finished rehab and want the problem to stay gone. Programming built around the equipment you actually have and the time you can commit.

What's included
  • A baseline strength and capacity screen
  • An 8-to-12-week programme with clear progressions
  • Technique coaching on the main lifts
  • Review sessions to plan what's next
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Movement & posture screening

A structured look at how you move. Useful for recurring niggles that seem linked to specific activities that you do.

What's included
  • Joint range, control and capacity testing
  • Task-specific screening for lifting, desk work and everyday movement
  • Advice on how to adapt your movement to improve your tolerance

Commonly seen

Problems that come through the door most weeks

If your symptoms sound like any of these, there is a clear, evidence-based path forward. If you are experiencing something else, get in touch, we can talk through your symptoms before you book.

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Back & neck

  • Low back pain (with or without sciatica)
  • Neck pain, stiffness and neck-related headaches
  • Desk-related aching and stiffness from prolonged sitting

Lower limb

  • Achilles and patellar tendon pain (tendinopathy)
  • Calf strains, hamstring tears and ankle sprains
  • Runner's knee and shin pain
  • Plantar heel pain (plantar fasciitis)

Upper limb

  • Shoulder pain and rotator cuff irritation
  • Persistent shoulder stiffness (frozen shoulder)
  • Tennis elbow and golfer's elbow

Before you book

Common questions

Do I need a GP referral?
No, you can book directly without seeing a GP first.
Do you accept private medical insurance?
The clinic operates on a direct self-pay basis and does not process insurance claims directly. Receipts can be provided following your session if you wish to self-claim through an insurer that allows direct reimbursement.
How many sessions will I need?
That depends entirely on what you come in with, how long it's been bothering you, and your personal goals. Some acute issues improve in just two or three sessions, while persistent tendon complaints or post-operative recoveries can take longer. At the end of your assessment, we will discuss next steps together, giving you the level of support and guidance that you want and need. There are no fixed packages or forced commitments.
What should I wear?
Wear loose, comfortable clothing you can move in easily. Please bring or wear shorts if we are assessing a hip, knee, calf or ankle issue, as the area needs to be visible.
Will I get exercises to do at home?
Yes. Your home plan will be written down with exact sets, reps and target loads. Two or three key exercises done properly consistently beat a long list that gets abandoned by week two.
Do I need a scan first?
Rarely. The vast majority of musculoskeletal problems are accurately diagnosed through a thorough history and physical examination. If imaging is genuinely necessary to guide your care, we can discuss this together.

Not sure which one you need?

Send a short description of the problem and you will get a straight answer about whether the Pod is the right place for it.

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