Sports Injury Physio in Hackney
Whether you run with Les Run Club, roll at Fightzone London, play for Whippets FC or row with Lea Valley Rowing Club, our physio-led team in Hackney treats you as an athlete first.
- No GP referral needed
- Physio-led assessment
What is a sports injury
Sports injuries range from acute events such as ankle sprains and hamstring strains to overuse problems such as Achilles tendinopathy, ITB syndrome and shin splints. Common causes include rapid increases in training load and returning to sport too quickly. NHS guidance supports early, guided movement over prolonged rest. Seek urgent medical attention for a suspected fracture, a deformed joint, or a head injury with loss of consciousness or confusion.
We take a detailed history of your sport, training load and how the injury happened, then carry out a movement and strength assessment relevant to your discipline, whether that is grappling, running, rowing or football. Our founder’s own BJJ background and local club partnerships mean we understand what your sport demands, and we build your plan around it.
Recovery timelines depend heavily on the specific injury, its severity and the demands of your sport, and we will set a staged return-to-sport plan with you rather than a single fixed date. We track your progress through clear milestones, from pain-free daily movement through to sport-specific loading and, ultimately, a confident return to training and competition.
How we treat sports injuries
Treatment is built around you and usually combines:
Manage the acute injury and restore movement.
For running-related injuries and overuse patterns.
Structured return-to-sport programming.
Support recovery through training blocks.
For some patients, as part of a broader pain management plan.
What our patients say
“I cannot recommend Joana highly enough. From my first appointment, Joana was professional, knowledgeable and genuinely invested in my recovery. She took the time to thoroughly assess my injury, explained the cause and created a tailored plan which resulted in a full recovery.”
Posted on Google“Joana is a wonderful physio! She guided me through my entire rehabilitation following ankle surgery. I started out in a wheelchair, and within just a handful of weeks, I was back to exercising thanks to her extensive hands-on treatment.”
Posted on Google“Sajj is honestly second to none! I'm a runner and work in finance so suffer from various pains from hip bursitis to neck pain due to stress and everything in between… Sajj (unlike many physios) takes a holistic approach and really reads into the root cause.”
Posted on GoogleFrequently asked questions
Do you understand the demands of combat sports like BJJ and MMA?
Can I keep training while injured?
Do I need a GP referral to see you for a sports injury?
Do you offer running gait analysis for overuse injuries?

Better Flow Physio
Unit 3, 430 Hackney Road, London E2 6QL
Let's get you moving again
Book an appointment online, or get in touch and we will come back to you the same working day.