Project: physio

Project: physio Every individual has differing needs and goals so their personal project and journey will be unique to them.

Project: Physio is a pioneering sports physiotherapy, sports massage, and advanced rehabilitation clinic, based in Edinburgh's West End

Project: Physio | Redesigning Health, Wellness, and Performance With a combined 25 years in private physiotherapy practice and experience ranging from Rugby World Cups to Commonwealth Games our team of Stephen Mutch and Kenny Watt bring a huge amount of knowledge, tools, and experience to project: physio. As each project progresses, our team understands and appreciates each step of the journey, adapts your treatment appropriately, and will match your clinical outcome to your goals. Our pioneering Edinburgh-based clinic is home to our sports physiotherapists and sports masseuse and our In-Clinic Consultations make use of the latest cutting edge technology

Using our Virtual Telehealth Consultation we can carry out a comprehensive assessment and review of your symptoms, and provide a tailored rehabilitation and education program that we can monitor remotely and adapt as necessary depending on your progress.

12/04/2026

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Strength and conditioning coach putting fellow Brazilian Jiu-jitsu competitor Danny through an in-depth performance testing session linked directly to his sport.

Integrating objective physical testing and strength training transforms a grappler from a "tough roll" into a high-performance athlete. Physical testing acts as a diagnostic roadmap, identifying subtle asymmetries and force-production gapsβ€”like a weak left-side frame or declining grip strengthβ€”before they manifest as injuries.

🟒 Isometric Push-up

Measures peak upper-body pushing force and bilateral symmetry.

The BJJ Link: This is your frame. Strong, symmetrical frames create the space you need to breathe and escape

🟒 The Isometric Mid-Thigh Pull

The gold standard for total body peak force and posterior chain recruitment.

The BJJ Link: This is your takedown and sweep engine. It’s the raw power required to lift a 90kg opponent for a mat return or to hit a high-amplitude bridge-and-roll.

🟒 The Countermovement Jump

Measures Rate of Force Development (how fast you can access your strength).

The BJJ Link: BJJ isn't just a slow grind; it’s a series of explosive scrambles. This test measures your "twitch"β€”your ability to shoot a double-leg or hit a snap-down before your opponent can react.

🟒 Grip Dynamometry

Measures maximal grip strength

The BJJ Link: Grip is life. In the Gi, it’s about sleeve and collar control; No-Gi, it’s about the "wrist ride" and finishing chokes. Beyond just holding on, grip strength is a massive in

If you are a athlete looking to take your strength and conditioning to the next level then head to project: strength via the LINK IN THE BIO

04/04/2026

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Why we use BFR + Flywheel in early ACL rehab

BFR from

- Early after ACL surgery, heavy loading isn’t safe
- Quadriceps still needs a strong stimulus
- BFR creates high muscle activation with very low load
- Meaning we can protect the graft and build strength

Flywheel from

- Flywheel training gives constant resistance through the full range
- And controlled eccentric overload
- Ideal for rebuilding strength, power, and tendon capacity early

Project: Physio | Redesigning Health, Wellness and Performance

For more on project: orthopaedics head to the LINK IN THE BIO



27/03/2026

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We’re absolutely thrilled to welcome to the Project: Run athlete team β€” a true legend of British endurance sport and one of the most decorated orienteers in GB history.

Graham brings world‑class experience, elite endurance, and a relentless commitment to performance β€” the exact qualities that define Project: Run.

🟒 World Orienteering Champion 2008, 4th in 2010, 4th in 2011, 4th in 2015

🟒 World Cup Orienteering Silver medallist 2011

🟒 Represented GB at 14 World Orienteering Championships

🟒 Represented GB at 2 World Mountain Running Championships

🟒 26 times senior British orienteering champion

For more on Graham and the other project: run athletes head to www.projectphysio.net/project-run or to the LINK IN THE BIO

Project: Physio | Redesigning Health, Wellness and Performance

21/03/2026

Our sports massage appointments with are open to everyone and take place in our welcoming clinic in Edinburgh’s vibrant West End.

Whether you're an elite athlete or simply looking to support your physical wellbeing, each session is tailored to meet your specific goals.

Treatment can be focused on:

- Post-training or competition recovery – Speed up healing and reduce muscle soreness

- Pre-competition preparation – Activate muscles or promote relaxation before performance

- Rehabilitation support – Target specific areas to aid recovery and healing

- Training block maintenance – Sustain peak performance and prevent fatigue

- Stress relief and relaxation – Unwind and restore balance in body and mind

Let our specialist massage clinician help enhance project: you

Project: Physio | Redesigning Health, Wellness and Performance

20/03/2026

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Introducing Our Newest Project: Bike Supported Rider β€”

We’re incredibly excited to welcome Arianne into the Project: Bike program

Arianne rides for the Handsling Alba UCI Continental Team and has already built a palmarès that speaks for itself:

- 2025 Scottish Olympic TT Champion
- 2023 Scottish Hill Climb Champion
- 2nd at the Scottish Road Race Championships
- 3rd at the Scottish Hill Climb Championships
- 13th at the 2025 British TT Championships
- Multiple top‑40 finishes and a top‑30 on GC in UCI races
- Competed in the Women’s Tour of Britain in both 2024 and 2025

Arianne brings a relentless work ethic, and the hunger to keep pushing the ceiling of Scottish cycling. She’s exactly the kind of athlete we are happy to support β€” ambitious, grounded, and ready to squeeze every watt out of her potential.

Joining Project: Bike means Arianne isn’t just getting β€œsupport” β€” she’s stepping into a high‑performance environment built around objective data, smart programming, and the kind of detail that moves the needle for elite riders.

She will have the opportunity to benefit from:

Full Performance Testing/Objective Tracking/ Sports Physiotherapy

- Comprehensive strength, power, and asymmetry profiling using force plates and cutting edge measurement tools
- Regular sports physiotherapy and re‑testing to track progress, guide training decisions, and reduce injury risk
- Clear, actionable data that feeds directly into her on‑bike performance goals

Individualised Strength & Conditioning Programming

- Bespoke S&C plans designed around her race calendar, discipline demands, and current metrics
- Progressive loading strategies to build sustainable power, resilience, and repeatability

We can’t wait to help support the next phase of her performance journey.

Welcome to Project: Bike, Arianne.

For more on Arianne and the other project: bike athletes head to www.projectphysio.net/project-bike or to the LINK IN THE BIO

Project: Physio | Redesigning Health, Wellness and Performance

20/03/2026

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Good luck to all those representing at this weekends Anglo Celtic Plate 100km

We will be cheering on from afar!!!

For more on project: run head to www.projectphysio.net/project-run or to the LINK IN THE BIO

Project: Physio | Redesigning Health, Wellness and Performance

18/03/2026

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Return to run work and testing for .revitt

Our return to run testing is a structured, objective decision‑making process that reduces reinjury risk, restores performance capacity, and gives athletes confidence. It blends biomechanics, strength capacity, and plyometric/reactive qualities.

Videod traadmill gait analysis gives you a real‑time window into how the athlete distributes load, compensates, and manages impact forces.

The calf–Achilles complex is the primary engine of running. It absorbs and produces enormous forcesβ€”often 6–8Γ— bodyweight with every step. .natera
Run Specific Ankle test provides us with essential data.

The single leg drop jump RSI is a critical measure of reactive strength, tendon function, and impact readiness. Testing reactive qualities on one leg at a time mirrors the real demands placed on the lower limb far more accurately than bilateral tests

Together, they give us and Ella a 360Β° view of readiness:

- Strength ensures the tissues can tolerate load.
- Gait ensures the load is distributed safely.
- RSI ensures the athlete can handle the reactive demands of running.

For more on project: run head to www.projectphysio.net/project-run or to the LINK IN THE BIO

Project: Physio | Redesigning Health, Wellness and Performance



17/03/2026

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Real data. Real performance. Real progress.

From force plates to strength profiling, every athlete gets a precision snapshot of where they are todayβ€”and a roadmap for where they can go next.

This is how we build faster, stronger, more resilient runners.

Let’s get to work.

Head to www.projectphysio.net/project-run or to the LINK IN THE BIO

15/03/2026

Project: Osteo Rehab is our specialist exercise programme designed for people living with osteopenia or osteoporosis who want to build strength, improve confidence, and take control of their long‑term bone health.

Led by clinicians trained in the latest evidence-based approaches, these classes combine targeted resistance training, balance work, and functional movement to help you move better and live stronger.

Why It Works

- Builds bone strength through safe, progressive loading proven to stimulate bone density.

- Improves balance and stability, reducing the risk of falls and everyday injuries.

- Enhances confidence in movement, especially for those who feel unsure or restricted.

- Supports posture and mobility, making daily tasks easier and more comfortable.

- Creates a supportive community, guided by experts who understand your condition and your goals.

For more on project: Osteo Rehab head to www.projectphysio.net/project-rehabilitation or to the LINK IN THE BIO

Project: Physio | Redesigning Health, Wellness and Performance

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14/03/2026

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Supporting talented rider with his shift into running

As an excellent endurance athlete on the bike we now start to plan his adaptation to running.

Using our Delta Force Plates we assess his calf performance using .natera
Run Specific Ankle Isometric.

The HHD is then fixed to assess lateral hip strength.

Moving from the bike to running asks some new challenges of Alex's calfs and hips..

🟒 Shock Absorption: Upon landing in running, your calves act like springs, absorbing forces that can be 3–8 times your body weight.

🟒 Energy Return: Strong calves in running efficiently store and release elastic energy via the stretch shortening cycle

🟒 In cycling the calfs primary job is isometric stabilization with no landing phase.

Our goals with Alex will be to build calves that can handle high-impact elasticity and hips that provide a rock-solid foundation for power.

For more on our project: run athletes head to www.projectphysio.net/project-run or to the LINK IN THE BIO

Project: Physio | Redesigning Health, Wellness and Performance

10/03/2026

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David continuing to make progress in his and meniscal repair

Just out his brace and with the appropriate range available we use the Delta Force plates to monitor weightbearing and especially the unweighting phase of his wall slide.

The unweighting phase is often the most overlooked part of a squat, yet it’s essential for generating explosive power and maintaining structural integrity.

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06/03/2026

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And with that he is discharged....sort of....

An incredible journey for ....from a hugely complex fracture, rehab, metalwork removal then more rehab he is now back riding his bike unhindered

It's been quite the trip!

While we like to shout about rehab being data driven, at the end it's alwayshuman driven....joint decision making, trusting each other ( and the process), navigating the downs as well as celebrating the ups...

As of last week our symmetry index on all testing is within 10%, but most importantly he can ride unhindered and is back doing what he does best

As he returns to racing we will continue to monitor progress, but for now, here is to Lachlan and incredible perseverance.

For more on Lachlan and the other project: bike athletes head to www.projectphysio.net/project-bike or to the LINK IN THE BIO

Project: Physio | Redesigning Health, Wellness and Performance

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Project: Physio, 21a Walker Street
Edinburgh
EH37HX

Opening Hours

Monday 9:20am - 8pm
Tuesday 7am - 8pm
Wednesday 7am - 4pm
Thursday 9:20am - 8pm
Friday 9:20am - 8pm

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http://www.projectphysio.net/

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