Testimonials
Short Testimonials
“Dear Vikki and the team,
It’s been several weeks since my final appointment with you but I just wanted to say how appreciative I am for all your help and advice on getting better. Coach House Physio was highly recommended to me and I now know why.
You didn’t just treat my injury which has now fully recovered but you also got me thinking about my overall health so as to help stop my injury recurring. On reflection, I realise that at the age of 57, being overweight and very unfit I am sure you have had easier clients to work with but despite this you set me realistic tasks and got me fit.
Once again thank you very much for all your help and advice.”
“ ……I started the sessions with no independent mobility, and finished with being able to walk, do stairs and be fully independent. Throughout the process, I felt very supported which helped with the difficult journey I was having. Alison has enabled to get back my life back, and I will always be grateful. I am now am going to Newcastle University, which I’ve always wanted to do; this is something which would not have been possible without Alison.
“…There are clearly only a handful of practitioners that share Alison’s level of knowledge, experience and physical adeptness, as evidenced by her extensive work with world class athletes, and yet none of this overshadows the compassionate care and personal interest that I experienced from the first moment of entering the coach house. It has been a privilege, for someone who is very much not a professional athlete, to receive the same level of expert treatment that is ordinarily the preserve of the elite sportsperson. Thank you”.
“…Jenny has advised & guided me through multiple rehabilitations over a period of time with magnificent results. She is genuinely a kind hearted soul who not only focuses on physiotherapy but also the welfare of her clients.
I could not have achieved what I have without Jenny’s treatments. She is very perceptive in identifying other attributes that affect the recovery process. Jenny will not hesitate to communicate with other medical professionals involved with my treatment. This proactive approach has been highly beneficial”
“I cannot believe how well I feel. Four years ago, I felt consigned to the ‘rust pile’, today I feel ‘shiny’ and ready for the next challenge. CSPC can seriously alter your way of life …for the better.”
“Great attention to detail and thorough, effective treatment. Wish I’d gone to them years ago. Would not hesitate to recommend CSPC.”
“Excellent physios for treatment and management of sports injuries, including long-term complex injuries. Jenny has been really thorough and patient and has worked hard to get to the root cause. She is encouraging with rehabilitation and her expert knowledge is especially helpful.”
“Over the years I have worked with a number of the physios at CSPC, I have found them to be up to date with their thinking and treatments, willing to share their knowledge with one and other and clients. I always recommend CSPC to friends and clients. They have helped hold body and soul together, thank you”.
All prospective clients need to know is this: What the CSPC team can do is nothing short of miraculous!
I found CSPC through the internet, who bought into my goal completely, and applied what can only be described as a forensic level of detective work based on immense scientific knowledge and training, to identify and set to work on the underlying causes of my recurring injuries.
Amazing physios! I started coming here when they were located in Leeds Met. Now moved out to a new building by the Village gym/hotel. Every physio I have seen has been nothing short of amazing…..very knowledgeable and always seem to fix the problem!
“As a Master’s Athlete I need to pay attention to imbalances and weaknesses that can cause injuries. I find the MOT is useful for identifying these and then I can set about rectifying them. A regular appointment before competitions means I can get any little niggles sorted out and the muscles ready for racing. Often, I learn useful things from talking to my physio during the session, tips on training, exercises, self massage etc.”
Dear Claire, thanks for physio, it did the trick. Since my 3rd session on Tuesday last week, I have done the Harewood Estate circular walk three times, non-stop each time. This morning I found that I could jog part of the way. It’s wonderful to feel fully mobile again, many, many thanks.
I have been so impressed with Alison’s knowledge and expertise. Rather than homing in on the area of symptoms, Alison has addressed the multiple issues I have with advice on stretching, mobilising and strengthening exercises and with effective (if somewhat uncomfortable!) hands on treatment. She has even cured my stress related jaw pain!
I am not an elite athlete and I feel extremely lucky that at the age of 54 years with my best running days behind me I have had the opportunity be treated by Alison. Running is such a big part of my life and Alison has given me the chance to keep on enjoying it.
Candice has seen me through the whole process from wheelchair to walking again, despite being told I would never walk again. At first Candice supported me to weight bear with exercises and helped me to keep my muscles as active and functioning as possible. Candice also used techniques to help me with the pain and has consistently helped me to keep the maximum mobility and strength at all points in my treatment. All this done with such a supportive, caring and positive manner.
“Both my children have been treated by the physio team. My daughter was a swimmer and had problems with her knees, which needed surgery, which with the help of the physios, we managed to delay by a year and keep her swimming. Post surgery, they helped get her back in the pool. My son broke his foot at the start of the year and the cast had caused issues with his Achilles. He was in pain and wasn’t walking properly.. a couple of sessions and he was back to running round. I often recommend you to others.”
“Within the 1 hour appointment I received hands on treatment that relieved most of my pain and by the evening I was breathing and moving pain free. By the following morning I was back to ‘full dad duties’ much to the surprise of my partner, who with seeing how quickly I had recovered, started to think I’d made it all up to have a good rest!”
Jenny has much helped my shoulder pain and range of movement. She encouraged me to see my GP and I’ve now had an X ray to clarify the diagnosis – calcific tendinitis, and I’ve had a steroid injection, which has helped, but I think maybe some shockwave therapy and more physio might get my movement back to normal, so you’ll be seeing me again.”
“I’ve been coming to CSPC for both Pilates classes and personal physiotherapy. Combining the two has greatly improved my flexibility, stiffness and aided my injury recovery. I’m a big believer that regular physiotherapy sessions has a massive benefit to my ongoing exercise programme and most definitely helps me with the prevention rather than cure theory.”
Firstly I’m a supporter of excellent physio and this is most certainly excellent physio in every way. I had a severe accident 2 years ago and what was devastating has been made functionally better through physio. CSPC have given me focused, knowledgeable and targeted treatment which have made improvements to my mobility, flexibility and pain levels to a degree that I could only dream of. Thank you.
“Winning the MOT and subsequent treatment has pretty much transformed my running. There were so many things about my style which I hadn’t even thought about or considered changing. People have actually commented about how much better I look and my times speak for themselves”
“Following Louisa’s advice, I’ve been doing drills as recommended such as fast feet roll throughs, calf raises and high knee walking and I’ve been using the foam roller too. Also while I have been running I’ve been trying to focus on my arm movement and my posture – all of which has really helped. I did the Vale of York Half Marathon last Sunday and got a PB (2:05:30 down from 2:10:00 in May 2017) and I feel that I am on track to achieve my goal of breaking 4:30 in the Yorkshire Marathon. This is despite lots of things beyond my control getting in the way (my kids 3 getting chickenpox and the like) so it’s definitely been of benefit.”
“It would be fair to say my injury has been complex, and to coin Alison’s phrase, ‘I’m a special case’. However, the dedication, perseverance, care and commitment, of not only Alison but absolutely everyone at CSPC Physiotherapy Clinic, has been second to none. I truly believe that without their support and expertise I would have remained injured and in pain. I cannot express my gratitude enough and would wholeheartedly recommend them above any other physiotherapy clinic in the UK.”
After years of seeing different physios and specialists, you were the first one to really get to the bottom of what was causing my son’s problems and put a plan into place to work on them. Thanks again for your expert guidance.
“Cannot rate this clinic highly enough. I went to them with significant long term and complex injuries – I am not a sports person. After seeking help from no fewer than 6 physiotherapists, Alison Rose identified the source of my problem within the first session, and within 2 sessions the pain which I had lived with for years was reducing, within 2 months the problem was completely eradicated. Alison Rose changed my life without a doubt, and if you are looking for a Physio look no further than Ali Rose and her team. If there were 6 stars, I would have rated them 6 stars. Physios can perform miracles!”
“CSPC Physiotherapy have not only provided me the most effective treatment programme to address multiple, long standing injuries that prevented me from running for over 2 years, they also educated me in how to help myself maximise the treatments effectiveness. Something which I believe is a hugely important element of recovery & long term performance.
“I started attending physio with Alison after a number of hip replacements at a relatively young age left me with chronic difficulties with my back, hips, pelvis and gait. Alison’s skill and expertise in assessment, treatment and exercise prescription transferred brilliantly from “sports” physio to management and treatment of my chronic difficulties and have made an enormous difference to my functional ability, have decreased my pain and improved my gait. Her willingness to liaise with other relevant professionals has been hugely helpful. I’ve also learned about my role in exercising and maintaining strength and mobility. There are a lot of exercises involved!, but I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending her to someone with chronic pelvis/back/gait difficulties, her “sports” clinic is not just for the sporty.”
“I have been treated by most of the team at Carnegie Sports Physiotherapy since the age of 17. I strongly appreciate the treatment I have received it has been hugely beneficial to my career, helping me to rehabilitate from serious injury as well as endless dedication from the team on injury prevention. I am extremely grateful to access such world class professional care local to me in Leeds.”
“I would like to really thank all of the team for supporting me with my treatment over the years. They have stayed with me through the long haul and had a lot of patience with me. They have always had a belief in me and although I am not back to full racing yet I am hopefully on the road to recovery. I have received treatment from all of the team and not just Alison and I have no problem taking advice from any one of them. They go the extra mile with me and use drills and track sessions to help me progress. I am so pleased to be this far on so soon after my foot operation and although the Amsterdam 8k may not seem like a triumph to most, it was to me and I know that the everyone at CSPC understands me and supports me.”
“Ali has worked wonders with me, and I’m sure that I would not still be running without her help. She has always been good at diagnosing the cause of my injury, giving it the most appropriate initial treatment and then sending me away with exercises and the necessary encouragement to get me back to what I love doing. My injuries have not been straightforward and I appreciate all the time and effort Ali has given to helping me, even though I am well past my best years as a runner!”
“A huge thanks to Alison for all the black magic/witchcraft over the last 9 months – when I first came in, doing any endurance activity was agony (I remember having a lie down on the side of the half ironman course in July – not conducive to getting a PB!). I thought you only treated the elite guys, but on reflection you seem just as happy inflicting pain on anyone! Yesterday I managed 26.2 miles running constantly – albeit at quite a slow pace – without pain! I finished in a blaze of glory, overtaking a banana, Big Bird and a spaceman as I sprinted majestically over the line! I finished 3 minutes quicker than when I did the same event in 1994. Thanks so much for your keen efforts, encouragement and brutal pain – it made a real difference yesterday.”
I have used Alison and her brilliant team from the days when they were based at Beckett Park and cannot recommend them too highly. They are top notch. On several occasions they have got me able to compete in a International Masters Athletics event when injured at the last moment. They are also good to come to for a general MOT so you can find out which exercises to do on a regular basis to keep fit. Their sports masseur Ian is also excellent to use regularly. If they can’t sort out your problem they will say so and they know which Sports Doctors best to use if necessary. Alison’s Running Course is a must for runners as you learn about strength, conditioning, rolling, drills from a person who has worked with the best athletes in the world. We are so lucky to have this physiotherapy clinic in Leeds.
P.S. The receptionists are very efficient and lovely too!
Long testimonials
All prospective clients need to know is this: What the CSPC team can do is nothing short of miraculous!
A keen amateur runner until my mid 20’s I gave up running and my ambition to run 10 miles in under an hour following repeated Achilles tendon injury, ops on both tendons, and much subsequent physio from others that failed to get me back into anything nearing any form of competitive action. Diagnosed with MS in 2010 there was also the additional curve-ball in play, comprising reduced feeling in my feet and lower legs, muscle stiffness, and poor balance.
Most people would have happily sat on a couch with a beer and the TV on, but age 50 and after a busy career and family, I found the time and renewed motivation to try to start up sport again with what would once have been a straightforward goal to run a marathon in under 4 hours.
Having set about the task, I was however persistently frustrated by my new level of capability, being limited by my body to a maximum of just over 10 miles a week running at 9 minute miles (on a good day!) beyond which my Achilles would once again suffer recurrent injury.
I found CSPC through the internet, who bought into my goal completely, and applied what can only be described as a forensic level of detective work based on immense scientific knowledge and training, to identify and set to work on the underlying causes of my recurring injuries. The team first treated the years of scarring on my Achilles, then my board-like body along with my poor balance. This took place over a number treatment sessions, with homework of stretches and exercises gradually added in alongside at a non-demoralising rate.
It wasn’t long at all before my sense of feeling, balance, and running were all improving and then a breakthrough came with my running times suddenly dropping and with that the ability to run injury free on a sustainable basis at levels over 40 miles per week, and 10k times down to 7 min mile pace.
Having just completed the Midnight Sun Marathon in the Arctic Circle in a smidge over 3 and a half hours, and with a lot more speed which I now know is now still to come, I owe a debt of gratitude to the whole of the CSPC team for the transformation that they have achieved where others failed. I can only urge anyone else in anything like a similar position, who wants to get back into their passion and reach their former glory, to put their trust in these wonderful people.
Transformative is a descriptor that has been greatly devalued in its overuse, however, transformative is the only way that I can describe my experience of CSPC. Having suffered a relatively significant skiing accident, as a previously active cyclist and hill walker, I found my mobility deteriorating to a point that basic exercise was an impossibility and that chronic leg and groin pain were an everyday reality. Six months of ineffectual visits to other physios and hours of fruitless internet searches followed. Fortuitously I came across CSPC and booked a session. The entire ethos and approach was in complete contrast to my previous experience of physios. Alison took time to listen and methodically investigate the issues and then got stuck in with hands (and elbows!) in what can only be described as physiotherapeutic wizardry. I entered CSPC walking with debilitating pain and left the first session with only mild discomfort. After three sessions I was walking and cycling distances that had been unobtainable during the preceding nine months and able to chase my children around the garden.
There are clearly only a handful of practitioners that share Alison’s level of knowledge, experience and physical adeptness, as evidenced by her extensive work with world class athletes, and yet none of this overshadows the compassionate care and personal interest that I experienced from the first moment of entering the coach house. It has been a privilege, for someone who is very much not a professional athlete, to receive the same level of expert treatment that is ordinarily the preserve of the elite sportsperson. Thank you.
“I started having physio with Alison following a lot of health problems which resulted in me needing a wheelchair due to intense pelvic pain. I had gone through various diagnostic treatments and surgeries, however I was still unable to walk. When I started working with Alison, I immediately felt understood and was given hope that I would get better. She discovered more underlying issues simply just from examination. This turned out to explain the mobility and pain problems I’d been experiencing for many years. She knew what needed to be done, and after many months of these physio sessions, the physio treatment took effect and my pain reduced. The sessions were painful, but completely worth it as after each time, I felt my mobility and pain getting easier.
I started the sessions with no independent mobility, and finished with being able to walk, do stairs and be fully independent. Throughout the process, I felt very supported which helped with the difficult journey I was having. Alison has enabled to get back my life back, and I will always be grateful. I am now am going to Newcastle University to study Psychology which I’ve always wanted to do; this is something which would not have been possible without Alison. Thank you always”
I would like to confirm in writing a testimony to the excellent gold medal service provided by Jenny Birch. I wish to commence with conveying my implicit gratitude & appreciation for Jenny’s compassion & immense sensitivity to my condition whilst providing physiotherapy.
Jenny has advised & guided me through multiple rehabilitations over a period of time with magnificent results. She is genuinely a kind hearted soul who not only focuses on physiotherapy but also the welfare of her clients.
I could not have achieved what I have without Jenny’s treatments. She is very perceptive in identifying other attributes that affect the recovery process. Jenny will not hesitate to communicate with other medical professionals involved with my treatment. This proactive approach has been highly beneficial.
Jenny’s compassion and care is clearly demonstrated through her actions. Several times throughout my treatment, Jenny went the extra mile to make herself available just to ensure my treatment plan is followed as advised by my Orthopaedic Consultant.
Jenny has a great sense of humour in addition to the above & although at times Physiotherapy treatments can be uncomfortable, she always manages to apply a positive vibe, lift spirits & re-establish confidence.
I have complete trust in Jenny, particularly her professional advice & the frequency of treatments she recommends. I would be lost without Jenny & wish to commend her from the bottom of my heart & soul. You are definitely in good hands with Jenny Birch. I say it again, thank you abundantly Jenny.
“I first came to CSPC in May 2014, slightly embarrassed, a 56 year old with a 4 week old hip replacement! Not exactly an ‘elite’ athlete…. Would they really want to help me achieve my goal? I wanted to climb Snowdon 8 weeks after the operation! No problem. I worked with Amanda for the next four weeks and she got me up there, much to the amazement of my surgeon!
Sadly, my osteoarthritis is not going away and a second hip replacement was scheduled for autumn 2017. Well, it was scheduled but it hasn’t happened. I have been seeing Louisa since the summer of 2017. It is part of the amazing care and attention you get at CSPC that after Louisa took my medical history, she also asked me what I wanted to achieve. I really wanted to put off the second hip replacement for as long as possible so that I could complete a round of the Scottish Munros. Ok, let’s get to work on that hip.
Fast forward to November 2018. I still only have one hip-replacement and I haven’t quite finished my round – well there are 282 – only got 30 to go! But what a year, climbing, wild camping, we bought a super-sleek-go-faster–tandem and love our 70 mile blasts up the Yorkshire Dales. Louisa encouraged me to attend the Clinical Yoga class at CSPC every Friday. Wow! What a difference that has made. I celebrated my 60th birthday in September with a tandem ride and a new pair of running shoes. Yes, that’s right…with the help of my physio I have been running, slowly, but building up to my next goal. A 5k run in New Zealand next month.
I cannot believe how well I feel. Four years ago, I felt consigned to the ‘rust pile’, today I feel ‘shiny’ and ready for the next challenge. CSPC can seriously alter your way of life …for the better.”
“After a long car journey to Leeds, I arrived with some discomfort in my upper back that worsened over the next day to the point that I could hardly breathe or move without feeling excruciating pain.
I’d done a gym session a week or so previously and had felt some discomfort in my back but rested and thought nothing of it. A long car journey combined with caring for two young children resulted in me having excruciating back pain and if it wasn’t for getting an emergency appointment at CSPC physiotherapy clinic I would not have made it home and probably checked myself into A&E!
Within the 1 hour appointment I received hands on treatment that relieved most of my pain and by the evening I was breathing and moving pain free. By the following morning I was back to ‘full dad duties’ much to the surprise of my partner, who with seeing how quickly I had recovered, started to think I’d made it all up to have a good rest!
Thanks CSPC physiotherapy for getting me back to my best – super quickly!”
“I would highly recommend Candice at CSPC physiotherapy. I initially came with a broken shoulder after having made no progress with other physiotherapists. I was losing significant movement in my arm. Candice’s hands on techniques meant that I fully recovered all movement in my arm. During my consultation it became apparent that something was not normal with my hips. I was in more and more pain. Candice liaised with my external agencies with getting me a scan, which they were reluctant to give me, despite having had breast cancer. I was finally diagnosed with secondary breast cancer with extensive bony metastases and told not to weight bear. Candice has seen me through the whole process from wheelchair to walking again, despite being told I would never walk again. At first Candice supported me to weight bear with exercises and helped me to keep my muscles as active and functioning as possible. Candice also used techniques to help me with the pain and has consistently helped me to keep the maximum mobility and strength at all points in my treatment. All this done with such a supportive, caring and positive manner.”
Having caught the running ‘bug’ at the age of 31 years in 1994 and competed in cross country races and on the road over distances from 5k to marathon, my body started to finally give up on me in 2014. I began to struggle with recurrent injury including osteitis pubis, stress fractures in the pelvis and not helped by a fall from a horse resulting in multiple rib fractures and a fractured clavicle. In spite of help and advice from a variety of professionals including an NHS sports injury clinic and considerable efforts to strengthen and stabilise my core, gluts and pelvis I was unable to sustain any kind of consistent training spending months at a time unable to run. In the summer of 2017 having ‘broken down’ yet again and thinking my running days were over I remembered my soft tissue therapist speaking about Alison Rose as the best sports physio he had ever seen. Fortunately, Alison agreed to assess and treat me and I travelled up to Leeds from Nottingham. I have been so impressed with Alison’s knowledge and expertise. Rather than homing in on the area of symptoms Alison has addressed the multiple issues I have with advice on stretching, mobilising and strengthening exercises and with effective (if somewhat uncomfortable!) hands on treatment. She has even cured my stress related jaw pain!
I am not an elite athlete and I feel extremely lucky that at the age of 54 years with my best running days behind me I have had the opportunity be treated by Alison. Running is such a big part of my life and Alison has given me the chance to keep on enjoying it.
“CSPC Physiotherapy have not only provided me the most effective treatment programme to address multiple, long standing injuries that prevented me from running for over 2 years, they also educated me in how to help myself maximise the treatments effectiveness. Something which I believe is a hugely important element of recovery & long term performance. Their specialist knowledge and expertise is quite simply outstanding, and this is conveyed to me in an understandable way which I really value. They listen to what I’m feeling & use this together with their thorough assessment to provide targeted treatment which is adjusted & progressed based on the changes that occur. Being able to see & feel physical differences within & between treatments has been a huge motivating factor to keep me believing I would return to my pre-injury level. Their patience & persistence to get to the bottom of complex issues and succeed in making a difference is remarkable. I cannot recommend them enough.”
“They really came to the fore when I had both of my hips replaced in my late sixties. I returned to golf and quickly found that the rest of my body had suffered whilst struggling to cope with my arthritic hips. I went back to CSPC, and specifically Graeme, who diagnosed the cause of my difficulties and pain. He started treatment immediately and gave me a series of exercises to support my new hip joints and also the treatment he was giving me. I am now getting full value from my expensive hip replacements and a much more flexible and pain free body movement for my golf. The expression spring chicken readily comes to mind. Like a vintage car I now have a routine MOT to keep me on the course.
I honestly feel that without CSPC, and especially Graeme, I would not be playing and enjoying my golf again.”
“Today I ran the Abbey Dash in 1 hour 6 minutes and 19 seconds with no hip pain and no foot pain YIPPEEEEEEEEEEEE. I ran every step and loved every second of it. Without your hard work, skill and persistence I would never have been able to do it. The inlays have made a big difference and I didn’t feel a twinge anywhere. Mind you I might not be able to launch myself out of bed in the morning but that won’t be because of my hip or feet!!!
Cassie and Karen the podiatrist have allowed me to get up and go again. I will always shout from the roof tops about you.”
“I started attending physio with Alison after a number of hip replacements at a relatively young age left me with chronic difficulties with my back, hips, pelvis and gait. Alison’s skill and expertise in assessment, treatment and exercise prescription transferred brilliantly from “sports” physio to management and treatment of my chronic difficulties and have made an enormous difference to my functional ability, have decreased my pain and improved my gait. Her willingness to liaise with other relevant professionals has been hugely helpful. I’ve also learned about my role in exercising and maintaining strength and mobility. There are a lot of exercises involved!, but I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending her to someone with chronic pelvis/back/gait difficulties, her “sports” clinic is not just for the sporty.”
“I just wanted to say a big thank you to CSPC for their help and advice in overcoming a running injury. As an ultra distance runner I had developed poor habits and weak core strength and glute strength which was causing huge problems and chronic pain in my hip. I visited Ali for some advice and was given a helpful programme to follow for 6 weeks along with using some orthotics prescribed by Karen Duff. The results did take a while and commitment is required by clients to persevere with the programme but weeks later at my follow up appointment, the video footage of my treadmill running was completely different! The pain had subsided and I was able to recommence my proper training regime once again. Sticking with the programme and following the advice is imperative but the reward of being able to run properly again is well worth it.
I first visited the Coach House Sports Physiotherapy clinic four weeks after having a partial knee replacement. Although I was recovering well from my operation, I was struggling to walk properly and seemed to be in quite a bit of pain, and I was getting quite dismayed at my progress, and yet quite nervous about how much to push my rehab work. As a committed but only recreational level golfer and gym goer, I was a bit nervous going into a physio clinic which treats international athletes., but my first appointment with Graeme Everard was great. He reassured me that the pain was due to ‘tethering’ around the scar and from then on, I saw him weekly for three months. The hour sessions were often hard (and sometimes painful!), consisting of manipulation and massaging to get rid of the scar tissue and to regain mobility, with set exercises to get my confidence and balance back. Graeme is an experienced physio, having worked in the NHS and in private practice, and pushed me way beyond what I would have done myself! (The NHS after care for my operation consisted of me being given a list of exercises on a piece of paper and although I did these religiously, the hands on treatment each week was what made the huge difference). The result – I have almost full flexion and extension of the knee (not always the outcome of knee replacement I understand) and I was back to walking normally and golf within a few months of the operation. I can’t recommend Graeme (and the clinic) highly enough and still go for a ‘maintenance’ session every six weeks or so. If you value your physical activity, and need a physio – go the Coach House Sports Physiotherapy Clinic!”
After twenty years of chronic back pain, a spinal fusion, and much time and money spent on trying to improve things, without much success, I read about Alison and her willingness to take on a challenge! It was not too late for me, even in my early seventies!
From my first hands-on consultation with her fifteen months ago I felt that this was different, and there was an immediate improvement. Afterwards I was able to move better and more freely, without setting up any extra pain. At every following session, including some virtual consultations due to Covid, she improved my posture, my balance, and importantly my confidence in my ability to move more and walk further. At the same time, I was experiencing longer pain-free periods.
With her encouragement I have been able to extend my walking where I live in Snowdonia to at least two miles, something I have not been able to do for decades. I intend to do even more! Over the last few months, I have also managed to completely stop my opiate painkillers.
I have sometimes found that pain management techniques are not that helpful, as they are understandably targeted at groups of people in pain, whatever its cause. It has been so valuable to me to have individual attention and advice specific to me.
I can’t recommend Alison highly enough. I trust her completely.
I started at CSPC 18 months ago with severe post-natal pelvic pain. At that point, I could barely walk, in chronic pain every day and unable to look after my daughter in the way I expected.
Following the most amazing treatment and advice from Claire – I’ve spent the last 18 months on the road to recovery. I am now pain free, able to run around with my daughter and have started to take up jogging again. Thank you to Claire for giving me my life back!!
‘I’m functioning much better than I was before I was pregnant the first time – I’m stronger and fitter and have a great awareness of my body. I had a pain-free pregnancy with twins following three years of treatment with Alison. I live in Glasgow and travelled to Leeds every few months for two-hour appointments before and during my pregnancy. I’m still pain-free and managing really well with the physical demands of looking after twin babies and an older child. I can’t recommend Alison enough – she is extremely knowledgeable and her assessments and treatments are thorough and very effective. Alison’s treatments have enabled me to have another pregnancy, and importantly, a pain-free one.
I had NHS physiotherapy during my first pregnancy and in my opinion, it made matters much worse. Alison assesses the full body, and the underlying causes rather than just looking at the pelvis in isolation or putting it down to a pregnancy problem. The advice given to me by the NHS physiotherapists was that’ll resolve after birth but worsen with every subsequent pregnancy, which was not the case for me – I had ongoing issues for years after my first pregnancy until I began treatment with Alison and then enjoyed a really lovely pregnancy with my twins. The demands on my body were greater due to the fact I was carrying twins and the fact I had no issues at all is a great testament to Alison’s excellence!
Alison is extremely skilled and has so much to offer to women with pelvic pain. Having Alison as my physiotherapist allowed me to experience pregnancy the way it is meant to be. I continued being able to function perfectly throughout all of my pregnancy – even on the day before my twins were born, I was doing the school run, cleaning, getting last minute baby supplies, and exercising.’
Osteitis Pubis
“I travelled to see Alison from Glasgow having suffered from osteitis pubis for around a year and after hearing good reports regarding her treatment of this condition.
After trying numerous physiotherapists, ART therapists, acupuncturists, chiropractors/ osteopaths, & surgeons in Scotland with no great results, I did have my doubts as to whether I would ever be able to play football pain free again and was contemplating hanging up my boots- luckily I heard about Alison, and I haven’t looked back.
The attention to detail and anatomy knowledge I experienced was unbelievable and the best I have ever received- every aspect of my body, posture, and breathing was analysed over a two day period that addressed every fundamental weakness/ issue I had.
Even though the aches, and pains that had plagued me for over a year felt better after these initial two days it was after a week+ of doing the exercises given to me that I saw a huge difference. I am now at the stage where I can play pain free and I can’t thank/ recommend Alison, and the clinic highly enough.”
Shockwave
“I am absolutely delighted with the shockwave treatment I have received at CSPC physiotherapy clinic and the results it has produced. Each session has measurably reduced the size of my bursitis to the point it has almost gone, with corresponding improvement in my range of movement and comfort in the affected area. It has also ameliorated calcification in my shoulder. A great big thank you to Alison and Julianna for your help!”
Body MOT
Running MOT
Winning the MOT and subsequent treatment has pretty much transformed my running. There were so many things about my style which I hadn’t even thought about or considered changing. People have actually commented about how much better I look and my times speak for themselves. I have taken 1m10 off my 10k pb to get it to 42.03 and have run a course pb on pretty much every summer series run I do including 1m40 off a 4.4m hilly route where my previous pb was set in 2010.
I feel much stronger as a runner and that’s helping on the longer runs. I’m more upright lifting and using my core – also my glutes work now which is a bonus. I do ten times more stretching than I ever did (still not as much as Louisa would like I suspect) and I have taken up Pilates which is also helping lots.
Without winning the competition I would never have considered a running MOT but now I would recommend them to everyone, my sister has already had one with Lucy and she is also reaping the benefits.
I’m still not confident I can smash the 3.30 as so much can happen in three weeks and on the day, but with your help, I’m in the best shape I have ever been and I will be giving it my very best shot.
Thank you so much for the prize, it really has been a massive boost and has changed my running not just for York but for good. Louisa has been so helpful, giving me advice on all sorts of elements for the day so all I can do now is finish off these few weeks of training and keep my fingers crossed it comes good on the day.
Short Testimonials
You didn’t just treat my injury which has now fully recovered but you also got me thinking about my overall health so as to help stop my injury recurring. On reflection, I realise that at the age of 57, being overweight and very unfit I am sure you have had easier clients to work with but despite this you set me realistic tasks and got me fit. Once again thank you very much for all your help and advice.”
I could not have achieved what I have without Jenny’s treatments. She is very perceptive in identifying other attributes that affect the recovery process. Jenny will not hesitate to communicate with other medical professionals involved with my treatment. This proactive approach has been highly beneficial”
P.S. The receptionists are very efficient and lovely too!
I found CSPC through the internet, who bought into my goal completely, and applied what can only be described as a forensic level of detective work based on immense scientific knowledge and training, to identify and set to work on the underlying causes of my recurring injuries.
Long Testimonials
A keen amateur runner until my mid 20’s I gave up running and my ambition to run 10 miles in under an hour following repeated Achilles tendon injury, ops on both tendons, and much subsequent physio from others that failed to get me back into anything nearing any form of competitive action. Diagnosed with MS in 2010 there was also the additional curve-ball in play, comprising reduced feeling in my feet and lower legs, muscle stiffness, and poor balance.
Most people would have happily sat on a couch with a beer and the TV on, but age 50 and after a busy career and family, I found the time and renewed motivation to try to start up sport again with what would once have been a straightforward goal to run a marathon in under 4 hours.
Having set about the task, I was however persistently frustrated by my new level of capability, being limited by my body to a maximum of just over 10 miles a week running at 9 minute miles (on a good day!) beyond which my Achilles would once again suffer recurrent injury.
I found CSPC through the internet, who bought into my goal completely, and applied what can only be described as a forensic level of detective work based on immense scientific knowledge and training, to identify and set to work on the underlying causes of my recurring injuries. The team first treated the years of scarring on my Achilles, then my board-like body along with my poor balance. This took place over a number treatment sessions, with homework of stretches and exercises gradually added in alongside at a non-demoralising rate.
It wasn’t long at all before my sense of feeling, balance, and running were all improving and then a breakthrough came with my running times suddenly dropping and with that the ability to run injury free on a sustainable basis at levels over 40 miles per week, and 10k times down to 7 min mile pace.
Having just completed the Midnight Sun Marathon in the Arctic Circle in a smidge over 3 and a half hours, and with a lot more speed which I now know is now still to come, I owe a debt of gratitude to the whole of the CSPC team for the transformation that they have achieved where others failed. I can only urge anyone else in anything like a similar position, who wants to get back into their passion and reach their former glory, to put their trust in these wonderful people.
Jenny has advised & guided me through multiple rehabilitations over a period of time with magnificent results. She is genuinely a kind hearted soul who not only focuses on physiotherapy but also the welfare of her clients.
I could not have achieved what I have without Jenny’s treatments. She is very perceptive in identifying other attributes that affect the recovery process. Jenny will not hesitate to communicate with other medical professionals involved with my treatment. This proactive approach has been highly beneficial.
Jenny’s compassion and care is clearly demonstrated through her actions. Several times throughout my treatment, Jenny went the extra mile to make herself available just to ensure my treatment plan is followed as advised by my Orthopaedic Consultant.
Jenny has a great sense of humour in addition to the above & although at times Physiotherapy treatments can be uncomfortable, she always manages to apply a positive vibe, lift spirits & re-establish confidence.
I have complete trust in Jenny, particularly her professional advice & the frequency of treatments she recommends. I would be lost without Jenny & wish to commend her from the bottom of my heart & soul. You are definitely in good hands with Jenny Birch. I say it again, thank you abundantly Jenny.
I honestly feel that without CSPC, and especially Graeme, I would not be playing and enjoying my golf again.”
From my first hands-on consultation with her fifteen months ago I felt that this was different, and there was an immediate improvement. Afterwards I was able to move better and more freely, without setting up any extra pain. At every following session, including some virtual consultations due to Covid, she improved my posture, my balance, and importantly my confidence in my ability to move more and walk further. At the same time, I was experiencing longer pain-free periods. With her encouragement I have been able to extend my walking where I live in Snowdonia to at least two miles, something I have not been able to do for decades. I intend to do even more! Over the last few months, I have also managed to completely stop my opiate painkillers.
I have sometimes found that pain management techniques are not that helpful, as they are understandably targeted at groups of people in pain, whatever its cause. It has been so valuable to me to have individual attention and advice specific to me.
I can’t recommend Alison highly enough. I trust her completely.
There are clearly only a handful of practitioners that share Alison’s level of knowledge, experience and physical adeptness, as evidenced by her extensive work with world class athletes, and yet none of this overshadows the compassionate care and personal interest that I experienced from the first moment of entering the coach house. It has been a privilege, for someone who is very much not a professional athlete, to receive the same level of expert treatment that is ordinarily the preserve of the elite sportsperson. Thank you.
Sadly, my osteoarthritis is not going away and a second hip replacement was scheduled for autumn 2017. Well, it was scheduled but it hasn’t happened. I have been seeing Louisa since the summer of 2017. It is part of the amazing care and attention you get at CSPC that after Louisa took my medical history, she also asked me what I wanted to achieve. I really wanted to put off the second hip replacement for as long as possible so that I could complete a round of the Scottish Munros. Ok, let’s get to work on that hip.
Fast forward to November 2018. I still only have one hip-replacement and I haven’t quite finished my round – well there are 282 – only got 30 to go! But what a year, climbing, wild camping, we bought a super-sleek-go-faster–tandem and love our 70 mile blasts up the Yorkshire Dales. Louisa encouraged me to attend the Clinical Yoga class at CSPC every Friday. Wow! What a difference that has made. I celebrated my 60th birthday in September with a tandem ride and a new pair of running shoes. Yes, that’s right…with the help of my physio I have been running, slowly, but building up to my next goal. A 5k run in New Zealand next month.
I cannot believe how well I feel. Four years ago, I felt consigned to the ‘rust pile’, today I feel ‘shiny’ and ready for the next challenge. CSPC can seriously alter your way of life …for the better.”
I am not an elite athlete and I feel extremely lucky that at the age of 54 years with my best running days behind me I have had the opportunity be treated by Alison. Running is such a big part of my life and Alison has given me the chance to keep on enjoying it.
Cassie and Karen the podiatrist have allowed me to get up and go again. I will always shout from the roof tops about you.”
Alison is extremely skilled and has so much to offer to women with pelvic pain. Having Alison as my physiotherapist allowed me to experience pregnancy the way it is meant to be. I continued being able to function perfectly throughout all of my pregnancy – even on the day before my twins were born, I was doing the school run, cleaning, getting last minute baby supplies, and exercising.’
I started the sessions with no independent mobility, and finished with being able to walk, do stairs and be fully independent. Throughout the process, I felt very supported which helped with the difficult journey I was having. Alison has enabled to get back my life back, and I will always be grateful. I am now am going to Newcastle University to study Psychology which I’ve always wanted to do; this is something which would not have been possible without Alison. Thank you always”
I’d done a gym session a week or so previously and had felt some discomfort in my back but rested and thought nothing of it. A long car journey combined with caring for two young children resulted in me having excruciating back pain and if it wasn’t for getting an emergency appointment at CSPC physiotherapy clinic I would not have made it home and probably checked myself into A&E!
Within the 1 hour appointment I received hands on treatment that relieved most of my pain and by the evening I was breathing and moving pain free. By the following morning I was back to ‘full dad duties’ much to the surprise of my partner, who with seeing how quickly I had recovered, started to think I’d made it all up to have a good rest!
Thanks CSPC physiotherapy for getting me back to my best – super quickly!”
Following the most amazing treatment and advice from Claire – I’ve spent the last 18 months on the road to recovery. I am now pain free, able to run around with my daughter and have started to take up jogging again. Thank you to Claire for giving me my life back!!
Ostetis Pubis
After trying numerous physiotherapists, ART therapists, acupuncturists, chiropractors/ osteopaths, & surgeons in Scotland with no great results, I did have my doubts as to whether I would ever be able to play football pain free again and was contemplating hanging up my boots- luckily I heard about Alison, and I haven’t looked back.
The attention to detail and anatomy knowledge I experienced was unbelievable and the best I have ever received- every aspect of my body, posture, and breathing was analysed over a two day period that addressed every fundamental weakness/ issue I had.
Even though the aches, and pains that had plagued me for over a year felt better after these initial two days it was after a week+ of doing the exercises given to me that I saw a huge difference. I am now at the stage where I can play pain free and I can’t thank/ recommend Alison, and the clinic highly enough.”
Shockwave
Body MOT
I feel much stronger as a runner and that’s helping on the longer runs. I’m more upright lifting and using my core – also my glutes work now which is a bonus. I do ten times more stretching than I ever did (still not as much as Louisa would like I suspect) and I have taken up Pilates which is also helping lots.
Without winning the competition I would never have considered a running MOT but now I would recommend them to everyone, my sister has already had one with Lucy and she is also reaping the benefits.
I’m still not confident I can smash the 3.30 as so much can happen in three weeks and on the day, but with your help, I’m in the best shape I have ever been and I will be giving it my very best shot.
Thank you so much for the prize, it really has been a massive boost and has changed my running not just for York but for good. Louisa has been so helpful, giving me advice on all sorts of elements for the day so all I can do now is finish off these few weeks of training and keep my fingers crossed it comes good on the day.