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Our Performance Physio

Performance physio in Manchester for athletes, performers, and active people, delivering sport-specific injury rehabilitation built around the standards we use with elite and professional athletes.
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Specialist Services

Our Performance Physio in Manchester

Performance physio at our clinic in Manchester is built for people who want a structured, sport-specific pathway back to full performance, not a generic plan. We regularly support:

1. Competitive and Professional Athletes

Competitive and professional athletes managing injuries during demanding training and competition schedules, where structured rehabilitation protects both performance and the season ahead.

2. Recreational and Amateur Athletes

Recreational and amateur athletes managing training-related injuries, where the same structured approach used with elite performers is applied to everyday goals and timelines.

3. Endurance and Hybrid Athletes

Runners, cyclists, Hyrox, and hybrid athletes managing the combined demands of high-volume training, where load management and progressive rehabilitation are central to recovery.

4. Strength and Functional Fitness Athletes

CrossFit, weightlifting, and strength athletes managing injuries linked to complex, high-intensity training, where movement quality and progressive loading determine the most reliable recovery.

5. Performers & Dancers

Dancers and performing artists managing the specific physical demands of their discipline, where rehabilitation is built around the technical requirements of class, rehearsal, and stage.

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Our Services

Sports Physiotherapy We Specialise In

Our performance physio is delivered through dedicated, sport-specific pathways. Each one is built around the demands of the sport, from assessment through to return to full performance.
CrossFit Physio
High Intensity
Movement Quality
Hyrox Physio
Every Station
Hybrid Load
Cycling Physio
Riding Position
Overuse Injuries
Runners Physio
Gait Analysis
Return to Running
Golf Injury Specialist
Swing Mechanics
Injury & Performance
Sports Physiotherapy
All Levels
Return to Sport
Dance & Performing Arts Physio
Dance Demands
Stage Ready

How We Assess

How We Assess Your Injury

At Elite Performance Physio MCR, our performance physio assessments apply the same structured approach we use with elite and professional athletes, considering the demands of your sport, the source of your injury, and the physical capacity needed to return without setback.

Our Assessment

By exploring a range of contributing factors, we identify what is driving pain, limiting performance, or increasing your risk of injury during training and competition.

This may include evaluating:

  • Training history, load, and the specific demands of your sport
  • Strength, mobility, and movement quality relevant to your discipline
  • Identification of factors contributing to current injury and re-injury risk

This gives us clear direction for the next steps and which physiotherapy services to draw on, ensuring your rehabilitation aligns with the demands of your sport.

Why This Helps Our Physiotherapists

This allows our Manchester-based physiotherapists to:

  • Identify the specific factors driving your injury rather than treating symptoms in isolation
  • Target rehabilitation to the demands of your sport and your goals
  • Track measurable progress against objective criteria as rehabilitation progresses

As a result, your rehabilitation is structured around what your body is genuinely ready for, bringing the same clinical depth we apply with elite and professional athletes to every client we work with.
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Dan Turnell Physiotherapist consulting with a client
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Female runner in profile running outdoors on a sunny day, demonstrating a confident return to running after foot and ankle rehabilitation

Our Approach

Our Expert Approach to Performance Physiotherapy

Each stage of our performance physio applies the same structured framework we use with elite and professional athletes, progressing you from injury through return to full training and performance, with a focus on objective measures and progressive loading.

1. Performance Assessment

Your journey begins with a detailed assessment to understand your injury, your training history, and the specific demands of the sport you want to return to, with the same clinical depth we bring to elite and professional athletes.

2. Identifying Key Factors

We then conduct targeted clinical testing to confirm the specific factors driving your injury, including strength, mobility, movement quality, and the loading demands of your sport.

3. Targeted Treatment & Rehabilitation Planning

Using your assessment findings, we develop a personalised plan focused on your sustainable return to performance. This may include progressive strength training, manual therapy, and sports massage to support recovery between sessions.

4. Progressive Return to Sport

Rehabilitation is progressed in stages, building tissue capacity, strength, and movement quality before reintroducing the full demands of training, competition, or performance.

5. Ongoing Support and Performance Progression

We provide ongoing support to help our patients progress from return to training through to their performance goals, reducing the risk of re-injury and supporting long-term performance health.

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What Our Clients Say

Our clients are at the heart of everything we do

Hear from clients who have elevated their performance and long-term well-being with our expert-led care.

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“Block book appointments to avoid disappointment! A professional vocalists best kept secret!! Dan has become a staple to my busy life as a performer. I try to book in as regular as possible if he has a slot available. Dan is amazing, the best in the business. I always leave feeling more relaxed, with clearer tone and ready for performance mode again. I have recommended him to other performers, reluctantly because i want to always make sure I can get an appointment. Thank you Dan!”

Chesqua - Professional Singer

10/10 physio! I first went to see Henry a few months ago as I started to experience shin splints while training for Manchester marathon. Henry took the time to understand what was going on, what my goals were, and what my strengths/weaknesses were, always structuring our sessions around my needs and preferences. Thanks to Henry, my pain was manageable throughout my training and I made it through the marathon pain-free! I thoroughly enjoyed our sessions and couldn’t recommend enough – thank you for everything! 🙂

Isabel Hague

“Dan is without doubt one of the best in his field of work. His knowledge and expertise is second to none. He has helped me not only physically by putting together a specialised plan for my injuries, but also mentally helping me understand by explaining everything throughly and intricately. Dan is warm, friendly and he genuinely cares about each of his clients. My sessions with Dan have not only begun to heal my injuries, but I have built strength, gained knowledge and it’s boosted my confidence. I come out of my sessions with spring in my step!”

Laura Harrison - Professional Music Theatre Performer

“After struggling with my knee for a few months, Dan popped round to make an assessment. He was clear, thoughtful, understood my lifestyle and my desire to get moving. He provided advice, guidance and hands on treatment that helped deal with the swelling and pain. I have recommended him to my son and you only do that when you trust someone to make a difference. Thank you Dan.”

Clare Hayward -Director At Cirus

Highly recommend!! Without a doubt the best Physiotherapy clinic i have been to. Outstanding! i had a shoulder injury which is so much better. Im back at the gym and loving each workout. Thank you Henry for all the treatments.

Mohammed Rauf

“I’ve had the pleasure of being treated by Dan on two separate jobs, where he looked after my feet and voice. In only a few sessions I regained total mobility in my feet in a physically intensive show, and more recently have been making use of his vocal massage skills for a vocally demanding role. Dan has an amazing way of finding the crux of the issue and will resolve it with ease, reassurance and expertise. I would recommend Dan to anyone!”

Jed Berry - West End actor

“Dan is an extraordinarily effective physio who has helped me immediately with various joint and muscle problems over the last year and a half. In addition to the treatment he clearly explains the cause of the problems and gives exercises focusing on prevention of reoccurrence and strengthening of the area involved. I feel in great shape thanks to the treatment, core exercises and the inspiration he has given me to get back to running and exercising.”

A. Zuntz - Professional violinist

“An actress friend recommended Dan to me as I needed a vocal massage. I was on tour and my voice was getting tired. I didn’t think I would find someone in Manchester but then my friend told me about Dan. He was amazing. A really nice guy, I immediately felt comfortable and relaxed and he was so good. My voice felt so much better the next day. After that I saw him weekly, not just for my voice but for all the injuries I was sustaining on tour. He fixed my neck, back and calf, and I can’t thank him enough!”

Hayley Tamaddon - Professional actor

“I was referred to Dan by an NHS Speech and Language Therapist for laryngeal physiotherapy. Not only has Dan really helped me with this side of things, but he has also provided manual therapy and exercises for symptoms caused by autoimmune conditions and chronic pain. I am appreciative that Dan has liaised with the other healthcare professionals involved in my care as part of a holistic approach, and they have also appreciated this. He is honest and will tell you if something is likely to help or not and what may be realistic, and reviews your goals with you regularly. I would recommend him to anyone.”

Alexandra Brown - NHS psychologist

Henry is a really great physio providing sound advice and he really listens to your issues wisely continually assessing progress to. Starting with the basics and fundamentals of strength to help my knee has been really helpful. Communications are clear and very understanding with bookings.

Declan Brady

“Daniel has a real ability to understand his clients’ needs and implement the most powerful and integrative treatments. Superb in communication and application, he makes a real and lasting difference for successful recovery and physical development. With specific and varying needs, I always come away feeling empowered and reinvigorated. Dan’s the man and I will travel far and wide to get an appointment. Thanks Daniel!”

Rik Makarem - Professional actor

“Dan has helped me a lot with my piano playing related injuries and has gone further than any other physio I’ve had to combat the problem. I return regularly not only to maintain my wellbeing but to have a catch up too. I highly recommend Dan to anyone!”

Mackenzie Paget - Classical pianist

FAQs

Your Questions About Performance Physio

What is performance physio?

Performance physio is sport-specific physiotherapy focused on returning you to full performance, not just resolving symptoms. It combines injury rehabilitation with strength, movement quality, and load management built around the specific demands of your sport.

Do I need to be a professional athlete?

No. While we work with professional and competitive athletes, the same structured approach is applied to recreational athletes, active individuals, and performers at every level. The principles of performance physio apply regardless of your standard.

How is performance physio different from general physiotherapy?

General physiotherapy addresses pain and movement broadly. Performance physio goes further, building rehabilitation around the specific loading, movement, and performance demands of your sport, with a focus on a confident return to full activity rather than short-term relief.

Which sports do you work with?

We deliver dedicated pathways for running, cycling, golf, Hyrox, CrossFit, dance and performing arts, and general sports physio. Even if your sport is not listed, the same principles of assessment and rehabilitation apply across all athletic disciplines.

How do I know which service is right for me?

If you are unsure which pathway fits your needs, our team can guide you at your first appointment. The assessment identifies the specific demands of your sport and the factors driving your injury, ensuring your rehabilitation is matched to your goals.