Our team at KR specialises in sports injuries.
Kirk has 35 years’ experience in professional sport including cricket, football and rugby, as well as working with local athletes & swimmers
Dan has had experience in football with Southampton Football academy & Will has worked within local rugby
Many of our clients are amateur athletes, competing in distance cycling and running events as well as team sports.
Kirk has also worked with the Aquae Sulis swimming team based at the University of Bath and has worked at various private schools in Bath, supporting young athletes’ rehab and conditioning.
Our aim is to get you match fit as quickly and as safely as possible, with sport- specific rehabilitation & aiming to prevent recurrence of injury and promoting long term athletic development.
Whether it’s minor surgery, or something major like a hip or knee replacement or an ACL reconstruction, we can help you recover full strength and mobility quickly and effectively.
As a trusted choice for rehab, local orthopaedic surgeons refer patients to KR Physiotherapy regularly. We take post-operative physiotherapy very seriously, and aim for a successful rehabilitation.
Kirk’s own hip replacements in 2019 & 2025 means he has personal experience of managing pain and achieving successful rehab.
Dan’s NHS work means he supports patients of all ages recovering from surgery.
Shoulders problems can be caused by a range of activities such as sports, a fall, heavy lifting or repetitive movements, even poor working postures. These can cause pain, weakness and instability to structures such as your rotator cuff & labrum which can significantly effect your ability to work or play sport.
We treat a range of shoulder problems with personalised treatments based on the symptoms that you’re experiencing.
Kirk’s experience in professional cricket means is he has extensive expertise in treating shoulder injuries of all kinds.
Our approach at KR Physiotherapy combines a comprehensive assessment and knowledge of shoulder mechanics to support swift recovery and reduce the risk of shoulder problems in future.
We are the go-to physios for a local surgeon who specialises in shoulder problems.
Wrist and elbow injuries are quite common when it comes to sports and work related careers. Some common injuries include tennis elbow, sprains and strains.
These conditions take time to heal and benefit from a combination of rest, offloading, and a structured rehabilitation plan focused on restoring strength and mobility. At KR Physiotherapy, we also use manual therapy and tailored exercises to support recovery.
At KR Physiotherapy we also help patients identify the root cause of the problem and work out how to avoid the problem recurring in future.
Back pain affects around a third of UK adults each year—and neck pain isn’t far behind. There’s a strong connection between Lifestyle, Activity and postural habits – including static (such as sitting or standing) and dynamic (movement-based).
Sciatica can also be a very painful and debilitating condition. It requires exclusion of concerning conditions and specific management to help improve the symptoms. Our team have significant experience in diagnosing and managing this condition.
Addressing Changes in lifestyle, movement patterns, flexibility and strength are essential components in resolving pain and restoring function for any spinal condition. Each person is different and requires a unique approach.
The team at KR Physiotherapy has extensive experience in treating young athletes with spinal pain, including back and neck issues related to scoliosis, stress fractures, or biomechanical causes.
We have a Spinal Clinical Specialist as part of the team and we have worked closely for many years with local spinal surgeons to manage a wide range of conditions, such as sciatica, spinal joint issues, arthritic changes and whiplash-associated disorders.
Many patients who come to our clinic have already tried various treatments without success. At KR Physiotherapy, we believe in taking a long-term view—identifying the root cause of your pain and developing a realistic, sustainable self-management plan.
Our goal is lasting relief, not just short-term fixes.
KR Physiotherapy has established strong relationships with local hip and knee surgeons, allowing us to treat a wide range of conditions and support patients throughout their rehabilitation journey. We regularly work with individuals recovering from hip and knee replacements, ACL reconstruction, meniscal repairs, and osteotomy procedures.
Lead physiotherapist Kirk brings a personal perspective to treatment, having undergone 2 hip replacementS himself in 2019 & 2025. His first-hand experience informs our empathetic and practical approach to post-surgical rehabilitation.
Our team has significant experience treating patella-femoral pain and iliotibial band (ITB) syndrome—both common in runners and cyclists. Thanks to our ongoing work with local schools, we also specialise in managing adolescent knee issues, including Osgood Schlatter’s disease, helping young people return to sport safely and confidently.
We receive regular referrals from a local ankle surgeon and have considerable experience in rehabilitating patients following ankle surgery. Our team is well-versed in the complexities of post-operative recovery and guides each patient through a structured, progressive plan.
With our physiotherapists having a background in sport, we offer in-depth expertise in managing lower limb, ankle, and foot conditions. These include sprains, calf tears, and stress fractures—injuries frequently seen in active individuals and athletes.
When appropriate, patients are referred to Podiatrist Sue Barnett, who previously worked at the Human Analysis Lab (HAL) at UWE and now has her own clinic in Somerset. Her advanced biomechanical assessments and insights help support complex rehabilitation cases and improve long-term outcomes.