PRIMUS PHYSIO
Sports Rehabilitation

Recover Faster.
Perform Better.

Helping athletes recover from injury, rebuild confidence and return to sport — backed by elite football experience at Port Vale FC.

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Real Pitch-Based Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation doesn't stop in the clinic. Recovery is progressed onto the pitch, gym or sport-specific environment — preparing you for the real demands of your sport.

This includes graded return-to-running, change of direction work, strength progressions and sport-specific drills — helping you return safely and with full confidence.

As Head Academy Physiotherapist at Port Vale FC, these same high-performance rehab principles are applied to every patient — from elite athletes to weekend runners.

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Sports injury rehabilitation on pitch in Newcastle-under-Lyme and Stoke-on-Trent

How I Help You Recover & Return

A structured approach combining treatment, rehabilitation and performance-based progression to get you back to sport safely.

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Injury Rehabilitation

Targeted rehab to reduce pain, restore movement and rebuild strength after injury.

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Return-to-Play Planning

Step-by-step progression to safely return to training and competition without setbacks.

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Strength & Conditioning

Exercises designed to improve resilience, power and long-term performance.

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Load Management

Managing training intensity and volume intelligently to avoid re-injury.

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Injury Prevention

Identifying and addressing underlying weaknesses to reduce the risk of future injury.

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Performance-Based Rehab

Rehab that prepares you for real sport demands — not just pain relief in the clinic.

Players I've Worked With

Experience supporting athletes through injury and return-to-play across professional and academy football environments.

Farid Alfa-RuprechtManchester City & Bayer Leverkusen pathway
Baylee DipepaSouthampton pathway
Tommy McDermottBurnley pathway
John ClarkeReading FC / Ireland U19
James PlantPort Vale FC
Ben LomaxPort Vale FC

Players listed represent individuals worked with in a professional or academy environment. No official endorsement implied.

Who We Help

From elite footballers to weekend runners — if you're active and injured, we can help you recover properly.

Footballers

Injury rehab, return-to-play planning and performance support at any level.

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Runners

Running injury rehabilitation, return-to-running plans and performance support.

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Gym Athletes

Lifting injuries, muscle strains and strength-based rehabilitation.

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Martial Artists

Impact injury rehab, mobility restoration and return to training.

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Rugby Players

High-impact injury rehab and structured return-to-play planning.

Why Choose Primus Physio for Sports Rehab?

Head Academy Physiotherapist at Port Vale FC

Elite football rehabilitation experience

Return-to-play specialist with structured protocols

Strength-based rehabilitation approach

Pitch and gym-based progression

Evening & weekend appointments available

Sports Rehab FAQs

Can you help me return to sport quickly? +
Yes — rehabilitation is built around safe, evidence-based return-to-play timelines. The goal is always to get you back as soon as it's safe to do so, without cutting corners that risk re-injury.
Do you help runners with injuries? +
Yes — we regularly treat running injuries including shin splints, IT band syndrome, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy and knee pain, with structured return-to-running programmes.
Can you rehab gym and lifting injuries? +
Yes — we help gym members recover from muscle strains, tendon injuries and overuse problems, with rehabilitation designed to get you back to lifting confidently.
Do you work with non-professional athletes? +
Absolutely. The same high-performance rehab principles used in professional sport are applied to every patient — from complete beginners to competitive athletes.
Do I need a GP referral for sports rehabilitation? +
No — you can book directly without a GP referral. Most athletes choose to get started straight away rather than wait for a GP appointment.
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Expert rehab support tailored to your sport and goals. No GP referral needed.

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