Hands On Physiotherapy in Edinburgh

In an era where research rightly highlights the importance of exercise for strengthening, joint mobility, and tendon recovery, it can sometimes feel as though hands-on physiotherapy has taken a back seat.

Many of our patients arrive at the clinic having already tried online exercise plans or self-management routines, often with limited relief. While fine-tuning these programs—adjusting technique, modifying loads, or introducing targeted new exercises—is an essential part of evidence-based care, we recognise that most people need something more to break the cycle of pain.

Hands-on manual therapy remains central to how we treat. Our clinicians draw on a broad spectrum of skilled techniques, including:

• Joint Manipulations & Mobilisations to restore normal movement and relieve stiffness.
• Traction & Muscle Energy Techniques to ease deep-seated tension and unload stressed structures.
• Connective Tissue & Sports Massage to reduce soft tissue restriction and promote healing.
• Dry Needling to targeted trigger points for rapid pain relief.

An experienced practitioner’s tactile feedback is invaluable. Through hands-on assessment, we can feel the subtle differences between acute inflammation and chronic tightness, identify joint restrictions or tissue changes, and tailor treatment precisely to what your body needs on the day.

We fully embrace modern, evidence-backed exercise rehabilitation, and almost every patient receives a tailored home regimen to support their long-term recovery. However, what our patients consistently tell us they value most is the reassuring, high-quality hands-on care we have refined over more than 40 years of practice.

New patients are welcome. You can always pop into the clinic to say hello, ask questions, or meet the team before booking.  (You might even get to spend a few minutes with Ollie, our clinic therapy dog!). Or call us!

We are open daytime and evenings. Our specialist clinicians are carefully chosen for their expertise in diagnosis and treatment, as well as their personal approach – ensuring you’re in safe, supportive hands throughout. Many of our patients come to us through referrals – a reflection of the high-quality care and results we consistently deliver.

Edinburgh Sports Injury Clinic was born from a passion to offer more than just treatment. With years of experience in private practice and professional sport, June recognised the need for a more comprehensive, patient-focused approach – one that supports not just athletes and active individuals but everyone at every level.

Our team of expert therapists are trusted to help you move more freely and firmly believe recovery should be a shared journey. That’s why we empower our patients with a clear understanding of their injury, what caused it, and how to prevent it from recurring – so you leave not only stronger, but more informed and confident in your own body.