Expert Physiotherapy in Bath | Restore Movement, Relieve Pain

Support for pain, injury, and post surgery rehabilitation

Welcome to Kirk Russell Physiotherapy & Sports Injuries, a team of trusted physiotherapists in Bath.

Our experienced physiotherapy & sports massage team specialises in sports injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, back pain and treating young athletes. We treat every patient like an elite athlete, delivering an individualised, evidence-based physiotherapy approach to help you recover and achieve your goals.

Experience and approach

At KR Physiotherapy, we take a hands-on, personalised approach, carefully considering each patient’s individual needs before creating a tailored treatment plan.

Kirk Russell the Clinical Director has over 35 years of experience as a Chartered Physiotherapist, working across professional sport and private practice. His career included ten years as Head Physiotherapist with the England Cricket Team as well as working with Gloucestershire & Northamptonshire County Cricket, Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Tottenham Hotspur FC, Northampton Saints Rugby, and at the London Olympics.

Alongside his sports injuries expertise, Kirk also has extensive experience in post-surgical rehabilitation, supporting patients recovering from shoulder, wrist, hip, knee, foot, and back surgeries.

Testimonials

“I’ve had a couple of sport massages with James B now. I like deep tissue, working the knots and locked muscle and James is great at it. He finds all of the right areas and works them hard, you feel like a different person leaving which is what you want.”

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“James’s work was greatly appreciated by both the players and the coaching staff. His support before matches, during games, and in post-match recovery was invaluable, contributing significantly to the team’s overall performance and well- being.”

Gavin Smith, Dulwich Hamlet Football Club, Operations Manager

“I know the players at Dulwich Hamlet FC and myself have been very grateful for his attendance this season making them feel prepared and calm for the upcoming game. “

William Bond, Lead Therapist, Bromley FC

Kirk and I have worked together very closely treating patients for many years. As an orthopaedic surgeon it is incredibly important to know that patients get first-class rehabilitation and I have every confidence in Kirk which is why I work so closely with him. His care and professionalism are second to none. He is one of my go-to physiotherapists.

Neil Bradbury, FRCS, FRCS (Orth) Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

Our whole family has been seeing Kirk over a number of years for various sports injuries. He is expert at identifying the cause and providing exercises to aid recovery and ensure the injured party can get back to playing as quickly as possible. The whole family has now seen him! He is a muscle whisperer.

The Goodman Family

I am a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon based in Bath specialising in problems relating to the hip. The relationship between the surgeon and the physiotherapist has to be a positive one, working together in the patient’s best interest. I have known Kirk for a number of years and have always found his referrals to me appropriate accompanied with an informative referral letter after pre-referral therapy has been completed. After surgery, physiotherapy can help to optimise a patient’s recovery and outcome based on their lifestyle and expectations. Patients often feed back to me at their clinic appointment how helpful Kirk has been. I am very happy to recommend Kirk to any patient with a hip-related problem.

Matthew Burwell, Consultant Hip Surgeon

I have worked Kirk for many years and have found him an excellent muskulo skeletal specialist, treating athletes and patients in a very professional manner. Kirk is equally adept at treating international athletes as he is in treating the ‘weekend harriers’ and has been instrumental in successfully rehabilitating many of my patients.

Otto von Arx, Consultant Spinal Surgeon

I have been working with Kirk for over ten years and have had the pleasure of sharing numerous patients with him. He is an excellent physiotherapist who has an in-depth understanding of shoulder pathology and rehabilitation. I receive many compliments from patients about their interactions with Kirk, both in terms of his expertise and personable nature. I look forward to many more years working with him and have no hesitation about highly recommending him.

Gavin Jennings, Shoulder Surgeon

Kirk has been a massive help in my recovery from both long-term injuries and annoying niggles. So far, I haven’t developed an issue he couldn’t fix! He is very methodical in his approach to finding a long-term solution to any biomechanics issue. I have recommended him to countless friends and family.