Dartmouth Physiotherapy

23/03/2026

BREAKTHROUGH PAIN RELIEF IS HERE!!!!!!
Here at Dartmouth Physiotherapy and Sports Injuries Clinic we always provide long term evidence based treatment options to you and we are proud to now provide SHOCKWAVE THERAPY (SWT) treatment for Planter Fasciitis, Myofascial pain, chronic tendinopathies such as Achilles, Patellar (Knee), Gluteal, Adductors, Proximal Hamstring, Distal Biceps, Calcific Tendinopathy and Tennis/Golfers Elbow as well.
What is Shockwave Therapy?
SWT is an evidence-based treatment that involves passing low energy pressure waves into damaged tissues to increase blood flow and stimulate repair whilst reducing pain and allowing your body to restart its own natural healing process.

Who uses Shockwave Therapy?
This treatment is widely used in Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Osteopathy, Sports medicine and Orthopaedics to provide fast pain relief and increased mobility. Shockwave Therapy is clinically proven, recognised by the top orthopaedic hospitals and is also used by high-profile professional sports bodies.

How successful is Shockwave Therapy treatment?.
After only 2-3 sessions, many patients report complete pain relief or significant pain reduction. Shockwave Therapy eliminates pain or restores mobility, thus improving your quality of life. In chronic conditions alone, an overall success rate ranges from 60-80% when other therapeutic treatments have been unsuccessful.

Is Shockwave Therapy painful?
You may experience some discomfort during treatment but the pain should be tolerable. Energy levels can be adjusted accordingly. Due to the analgesic effect of Shockwave Therapy many patients report immediate pain relief following treatment.

How many sessions are needed?.
The amount of Shockwave Therapy treatment sessions will vary dependant on the type of conditions being treated. As a rule, 3-6 treatment sessions are advised.
Is Shockwave Therapy safe?
Shockwave Therapy is very safe, it has NICE guidance for many indications and is used within the NHS. Shockwave Therapy, if performed by qualified therapists is largely risk free.

30/11/2025

Great News from Dartmouth Physiotherapy & Sports Injuries Clinic.

Due to the growing demand for physiotherapy, sports massage, low-level laser therapy, and ultrasound therapy, we’re excited to announce that we’re now offering morning, afternoon and evening appointments!

If you’d like more information or want to book an appointment, either give us a call on 07974 399648, email at dartmouthphysiotherapy@outlook.com or visit our website and head to the Contact page at www.dartmouthphysiotherapy.com
leave your name, contact number, email address, and a brief summary of your issue — and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

We look forward to helping you feel back to your best!

Dartmouth Physiotherapist Kevin Matthews offers physiotherapy, low level laser therapy, deep tissue and sports massages

26/11/2025

Are you battling persistent muscle pain, tightness, weakness, limited mobility, back pain through a sudden or gradual onset, Arthritic pain, Pre or post surgery pain which is reducing your daily functional capacity or not allowing you to carry out your activities of daily living at all?.

Here at Dartmouth Physiotherapy and Sports injuries Clinic I've provided Musculoskeletal treatments, Sports massages, rehabilitation programs and advice about these issues to thousands of patients from the ages of 8 - 99 years of age over the past 29 years.

I've also diagnosed, treated and rehabilitated athletes during the 2012 Olympic and 2014 and 2022 Commonwealth games, Professional footballers at Plymouth Argyle 2000-2005 and Torquay United 2005-2006 and taught Sports massage and sports injuries and rehabilitation at college level 2006-8.

Consequently I've built up a huge daily passion, enthusiasm and love working as a Chartered Physiotherapist/Sports therapist. I've been fortunate to have learnt, trained, gained experience and worked with many well-known and talented healthcare professionals since 1996 from Physiotherapists, Sports Therapists to Physical Training instructors and Sports medicine Doctors locally, nationally and from around the world and provide this experience, expertise, advice and long term evidence based treatments to all my patients. .

So what happens here at Dartmouth Physiotherapy and Sports In jury Clinic? Firstly, during the initial Physio appointment, you'll have a free detailed, individual objective, subjective and functional/mechanical assessment to not only locate and identify the symptoms of your pain but also to locate the source and cause of the pain which can often be somewhere else in your body. If treatment is then required i can provide the long term evidence based treatments as follows:
Deep tissue massage, Trigger point therapy, mobilisation and Active Release Therapy (ARP), Low Lever Laser Therapy, Ultrasound Therapy and Sports massage for:
Acute, Sub acute and Chronic pain
Fibromyalgia
Back, Neck and other joint pain
Ligament sprains
Rheumatoid and Osteoarthritis
Scoliosis
Adolescent growth spurts
Osgood slatters and severs disease
Sciatica
Achilles and other Tendinopathy's
Lumber Stenosis
Piriformis Syndrome
Rotator Cuff tears
Muscular strains and tears.
Full/partial knee, Hip and shoulder replacement pain
Subacromial decompression pain
complete or partial discectomy
Planter fasciitis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Tennis/Golfers Elbow
Full/Partial discectomy's
Bursitis
And many more conditions and injuries.

Also, providing an accurate individual rehabilitation program and after care advice is also a major part of your care and recovery so i provide individual taylor-maid rehabilitation programmes, face-to-face or video format, that can be constantly monitored and adjusted and can be used in the home or Gym environment and via your mobile phone, when required, to help improve joint/muscle strength, balance, mobility flexibility, stability and return you to a better physical capacity where ever you are.

Do you have private medical/health insurance? No problem, you are most welcome too.

Need a private MRI, Diagnostic Ultrasound or X-Ray scan?. No problem, i can refer you privately.
Would like a chat regarding your current painful problem no problem, happy to chat so please contact me.

Clinic located at Dartmouth AFC, Longcross, Townstal Road, Dartmouth, TQ6 9LW
Parking is available and is accessible via 90 bus route.

Kevin Matthews
MCSP, HCPC, FHT, I.I.S.T.,FA Dip, SRP, ACPOHE mem
Chartered Physiotherapist, Sports therapist and Sports Massage therapist

For further information, to book an appointment then please call 07974399648 or e-mail dartmouthphysiotherapy@outlook.com or visit

Dartmouth Physiotherapist Kevin Matthews offers physiotherapy, low level laser therapy, deep tissue and sports massages

18/09/2025

Just had another really amazing testimonial as follows from a really nice, pleasant and determined patient

"I have been seeing Kevin for a few months now, roughly every 2 weeks, for massage therapy to my calf muscles. I suffer with lower limb dystonia, and due to the spasms and cramping in both legs, I get very tight muscles. Kevin at Dartmouth Physiotherapy is so knowledgeable, professional, and caring. If it wasn't for Kevin, I would be in a wheelchair now, and things would be very different. He has helped me to stay walking and still enjoy life as best as I can and stay in full-time employment. Massage therapy is the only thing that gives me relief from the pain and tightness i get. I travel 80 miles for the treatment as no one else closer to where i live would deal with my complex history. He is honestly the best, and I can't recommend him highly enough.

He is not only dealing and helping me with the massage side of things currently, but over the years, he has helped me with my joints, which have been unstable due to Ehlers danlos syndrome. He has dealt with both ankles, my neck, and my shoulder. He used massage, laser therapy, physiotherapy, and ultrasound therapy. Again, if it wasn't for him, I wouldn't have been able to continue with my nursing for as long as I did. He arranged a scan for me, and we found the cause of the problem straight away where a specialist consultant failed. Kev treated me, and i have remained pain-free and have no issues with it.

I am so grateful to Kevin for his continual help and support and arranging to see me every 2 weeks.

Thank you, Kev,

C Hicks
Chagford, Devon

For more information, advice or to book an appointment then please call me on 07974 399648 or visit and complete the contact page on my website at www.dartmouthphysiotherapy.com

16/09/2025

Just received this really nice and lovely testimonial from one of my patients. Through accurate diagnosis, correct treatment plan and advice her lower back pain has reduced dramatically.

I reached out in desperation to Kevin at Dartmouth Physiotherapy after an over enthusiastic wrestle pruning a hedge at an awkward angle, left me with horrid back pain.
I know from bitter experience that medication doesn't touch the sides when my back goes into spasm. I just felt like putting my head through a wall.
After one session with Kevin I was - and remain to date - completely pain free.
One he established the cause of the problem Kevin sent me a set of stretch and strength exercises via a very clear instructive app.
I have been good about doing these regularly, but even so I am astonished at how much difference a few physio sessions combined with specific targeted exercises have helped - I’m much more flexible and stronger than I imagined was possible.
I’m enormously grateful to Kevin for his professional diagnostic skills and the magic he has worked.

Mrs M, Stoke Fleming

If you have lower back pain, sciatica, piriformis syndrome, degenerative disc disease or any other lower back or other joint, muscle, ligament or tendon pain or weakness then please call me on 07974399648 or visit www. dartmouthphysiotherapy.com to book an appointment.

19/02/2025

This week we welcomed Kevin to Coastal Chiropractic and Wellness Centre Dawlish. He is offering physiotherapy and sport massage therapy on Saturdays.

Kevin has 28 years of experience in physiotherapy and occupational therapy, having worked at 2 Commonwealth Games and the London 2012 Olympics!

Physiotherapy sessions include assessment, massage work, trigger point therapy, mobilisation, stretching and rehabilitation.

These treatments can help with:
🔹Muscular & tendon pains/ injuries
🔹Ligament damage
🔹Joint restrictions
🔹Rehabilitation
🔹Arthritic joint pain
🔹Joint replacement recovery

Book to see Kevin here 👉
https://coastalchiropractic.janeapp.co.uk

Get in touch if you have any questions!

22/06/2024

22/06/2024

Read this before you buy your next pair of shoes..

14/05/2023

And our competition WINNER is……
Karen Roberts!
Congratulations 🎉 🎉
Please send us a message to get scheduled in for your appointment!

Sorry to those who also entered but didn’t win, but please don’t hesitate to contact us regarding treatments.

I fully appreciate everyone’s support. Thank you so much! 🦶

COMPETITION TIME!! 🙋🏼‍♂️

Our new Foot Assessment Clinic is now open and to celebrate we’d like to offer 25% OFF to one lucky winner.

All you need to do is:

🦶 Like our page Dartmouth Physiotherapy
🦶 Like this post
🦶 Tag a friend in the comments
🦶 And share the post to your own page

This treatment will offer a Gait and Motion Technology Assessment through Analysis videos and foot scanning software in order to provide you with an individualised orthotic insoles if required (Insoles are additional costs not included in this offer).

This treatment is ideal for anyone experiencing Lower back, Hip, Knee, Ankle or Foot pain whilst walking or undertaking day to day activities.

So why not walk this way… 🚶‍♂️

Competition ends 13th May 2023!

13/05/2023

Competition is now closed.

Winner will be announced tomorrow so keep an eye out. We will be tagging the lucky winner in the post!

Thanks so much everyone 🦶

10/05/2023

We’re only a few feet away from our competition ending. Don’t forget to follow instructions on the original post to enter! 🦶

COMPETITION TIME!! 🙋🏼‍♂️

Our new Foot Assessment Clinic is now open and to celebrate we’d like to offer 25% OFF to one lucky winner.

All you need to do is:

🦶 Like our page Dartmouth Physiotherapy
🦶 Like this post
🦶 Tag a friend in the comments
🦶 And share the post to your own page

This treatment will offer a Gait and Motion Technology Assessment through Analysis videos and foot scanning software in order to provide you with an individualised orthotic insoles if required (Insoles are additional costs not included in this offer).

This treatment is ideal for anyone experiencing Lower back, Hip, Knee, Ankle or Foot pain whilst walking or undertaking day to day activities.

So why not walk this way… 🚶‍♂️

Competition ends 13th May 2023!