Sports Therapy and Coaching to Keep You Moving Forward

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At Optimal Movement you will find professional and friendly service from therapists that really care.

INJURY TREATMENT

SPORTS MASSAGE

GAIT ANALYSIS

FITNESS TESTING

PERSONALISED COACHING

FULL BODY CHECK

NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS

YOGA SESSIONS

Meet the Team

A therapist with expertise in musculoskeletal injuries, soft tissue therapy, biomechanics, and rehabilitation. Joe will find the most effective and efficient way to resolve your injury. Joe Brocklehurst

Sports Therapist

A therapist with an extensive background in Sports Science, Oli will progress your health and fitness goals using a range of proven practical methods. Oli Blake

Sports Therapist

Testimonials

It may be cliche but it really has changed my daily life and outlook. I have the confidence to get back running and improve my fitness in the gym Shalana Wright

Chef & Gym Member

Oli’s treatment was an invaluable part of my success, which enabled me to go on and compete for Great Britain at the World Indoor Championships. Lewis Moses

International Distance Runner

Joe’s knowledge and expertise used to diagnose and treat my lower back problem was excellent. Sue Clark

Receptionist

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Optimal Movement Guide

An Optimally Functioning Ankle

An optimally functioning ankle is important for everyone, but even more so for anyone participating in sports. When talking about the ankle joint it’s hard not to include the foot alongside the limb that sits on top of it. These two complex systems of bones,...

Foam Rollers – Keep Rollin’ Rollin’ Rollin’?

At Optimal Movement we often recommend foam rolling to aid in the recovery from injury and ultimately to improve performance. Many people have a foam roller at home but don't use it. A lot of the time it ends up being used as an over-sized doorstop or makeshift...

The Importance of Running Technique

We're going to start by asking a question: "When training for an endurance event which is most important: Mileage or Technique?" They're both very important aspects of run training and it's unlikely that you'll be able to reach high mileage without a decent level of...