Perform Ready Physiotherapy

Perform Ready Physiotherapy We help active people get out of pain & back to full fitness without the fear of symptoms returning

Perform Ready is a physiotherapy clinic on the outskirts of Leeds City Centre. All our therapists offer a tailored approach to treatment based on your individual needs, whatever your background and goals. Both therapists have extensive private practice and elite sport experience allowing us to cater for all injury types, and all clientele, from elite athletes to the less active individuals. Housed within the Implexus Gym, we have a private clinic room and access to the state of the art gymnasium if neccesary. We take bookings from both self paying clients and accept all the major insurance companies.

We’ve not given up the day job as physio’s to become poets.In fact, ChatGPT gave me a hand with this one!But in all seri...
23/03/2026

We’ve not given up the day job as physio’s to become poets.

In fact, ChatGPT gave me a hand with this one!

But in all seriousness...

We see a big spike in injuries around this time of year.

The main reason being the better weather.

The clocks go forward this week...

Meaning brighter nights...

More daylight...

Better weather.

So your more inclined to dust off the trainers or walking boots...

Play tennis...

Take the kids to the park.

Which is great.

But, don’t bite off more than you can chew.

Going from not doing much...

To doing a lot (or spiking your training)...

Is a sure-fire way to get injured!

Resist the urge to go hell-for-leather.

As a guide...

Aim for a 10-20% increase in load per week.

As an example, if your weekly running mileage was been 10 km per week, and your wanting to increase this...

A 10-20% increase is an extra, 1-2km per week.

Week 1 = 10 km total

Week 2 = 12 km total

Week 3 = 14-15 km total...etc...etc.

By building things up a little more structured like this, gives your body the best chance to adapt...

And stay injury-free!

Hope this helps.
The Perform Ready Team

PS. Wanting to get more active now the weather is turning, but got a ni**le or two that is stopping you?

Just reach out and we can help!

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Perform Ready Physio

Physio | Injections | Sports Massage

Earlier this year we reopened up Saturday appointments at our Leeds clinic.The clinics have been super popular.Not surpr...
19/03/2026

Earlier this year we reopened up Saturday appointments at our Leeds clinic.

The clinics have been super popular.

Not surprising given some people find weekend appointments easier around work.

We have a couple of slots available this Saturday (21st March)…

Shout if you need us!

The Perform Ready Team

Perform Ready Physio

Physiotherapy | Injections | Sports Massage

Leeds | Manchester

After a bit of a hiatus, it was great to help Sally fix up her hip pain and get back running! 🏃‍♀️ Nothing better than b...
12/03/2026

After a bit of a hiatus, it was great to help Sally fix up her hip pain and get back running! 🏃‍♀️

Nothing better than being able to help people get back doing the things they enjoy the most.

I remember hearing a top knee surgeon describing the knee being like a washer between two bolts. Given he’s made his liv...
09/03/2026

I remember hearing a top knee surgeon describing the knee being like a washer between two bolts.

Given he’s made his livelihood operating on people’s knees...

It was refreshing to hear a knee surgeon talk about other joints, and how the knee can sometimes be a issue, secondary to something else.

In relation to the washer and bolts analogy...

The bolts are the hip (joint above) and the ankle (joint below)...

The washer in between being the knee.

The main point was that whatever the hip and ankle do, the knee is involved.

An issue at the hip or ankle, may cause the knee to take up the slack (or compensate)...

And over time, it is usually the knee (like the washer) which is the first to break!

The body is very clever and will adapt the way you move to compensate when there is an injury.

In the short term this is good, as it allows you to continue to function.

But over time these compensations can put undue load on other areas of the body (not so good!).

As clever as the body is, when the pain goes away, unfortunately your body does not return to normal (how it was pre-injury).

You can’t press ‘factory reset’ like you can on your phone, to go back to normal.

If you’ve ever had a bad run of injuries, when it feels like one injury after another, you were most probably still compensating, and causing other joints or muscles or tendons to overwork.

As with any joint in the body, it is important not only how the knee functions...

But how the knee functions with other joints, like the hip and ankle.

These joints work together when you walk, run, squat or go up a flight of stairs, so they need to be considered as one.

Got a niggling knee, that you can’t seem to get on top of?

It could be a isolated knee issue...

Or a problem elsewhere.

If you’ve tried resting and the usual rehab stuff, and it’s still hanging around then it might not just be the knee that’s a problem!

Want some help?

Give us a shout!

Did you know that Perform Ready physio Andy is a published author?Unless you are a physio it’s probably not worth readin...
05/03/2026

Did you know that Perform Ready physio Andy is a published author?

Unless you are a physio it’s probably not worth reading!!!

Happy World Book Day!

The biggest reason you might be struggling to shake that niggling knee pain?You are focusing too much on the knee!WTF!Th...
02/03/2026

The biggest reason you might be struggling to shake that niggling knee pain?

You are focusing too much on the knee!

WTF!

That makes no sense!

But it does.

Whilst every injury is different...

And whilst some people with knee pain, have a genuine knee problem...

Most people with knee pain are not these kind of people!

We see this sort of thing every week here at Perform Ready, where other issues in the body are contributing to the knee problem.

Two common culprits are the ankle and the hip, the joints directly below and above the knee.

If you have a problem, say at the ankle, even a world class knee rehab plan will only get you so far…

If you do not identify and fix the ankle, or the other issues, that are causing the knee to overload.

That is why at Perform Ready, we always conduct whole body assessments, in conjunction with more local joint testing…

So we can identify both the site and source of your knee pain.

The same goes for any other injury in the body.

Want to get back doing the things you enjoy doing the most, pain-free, but are not sure how to do this…

Then give us a shout!

Let us know what you are struggling with and one of the Perform Ready team will get right back to you.

Just send us a DM…

Or contact us using the details below!

Have a happy and healthy week,

The Perform Ready Team

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Perform Ready Physio

Physio | Injections | Sports Massage

Leeds | Manchester

📧 info@performreadyclinic.com
💻 performreadyclinic.com
📞 07549258956

Some shoulder exercises that should help...Often do the opposite...And flare up your shoulder!It is not hard to get it w...
23/02/2026

Some shoulder exercises that should help...

Often do the opposite...

And flare up your shoulder!

It is not hard to get it wrong...

As you were just following the advice you saw on that YouTube video...

Or doing those exercises that have helped so many people with shoulder pain according to that physio on Instagram…

Or that you found on Instagram, or somewhere else, right?

One of the main culprits is those banded ‘cuff’ exercises.

Once you watch this video you will understand exactly why these sort of exercises do not work...

And learn a quick and effective exercise that does work...

One that actually trains your shoulder, and the muscles that protect the shoulder, in the way they are actually designed to work!

>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INofcEqba0Y

Got questions about your shoulder, or something else, then just reach out.

Just send us a DM, or contact us using the contact details below, and we will get right back to you.

Have a great week.

The Perform Ready Team

Perform Ready Physio

Leeds | Manchester

📧 info@performreadyclinic.com
💻 performreadyclinic.com
📞 07549258956

If you didn’t see Perform Ready physio Andy in clinic last week…It’s because he was in Spain with England football! ⚽️ A...
20/02/2026

If you didn’t see Perform Ready physio Andy in clinic last week…

It’s because he was in Spain with England football! ⚽️

Andy has worked as a consultant physiotherapist at the Football Association since 2018, combining this role with his Perform Ready clinics.

We are proud, as a sports injury clinic, to have physios that have this sort of experience…

As we try to help as many people in Leeds & Manchester get over their injuries…

And get back doing the hobbies, activities and sports they enjoy the most!

This exact week 10 years ago in 2016, we welcomed our first patient through the door...Having officially set up the comp...
16/02/2026

This exact week 10 years ago in 2016, we welcomed our first patient through the door...

Having officially set up the company the week before!

At that time both myself and Ben were working together as the physio team at the Leeds Rhinos.

We did that for another couple of years before Ben left to take the lead at Huddersfield Giants...

Before moving into Olympic sports!

I did another season...

Before moving into football!

Ben’s move to Manchester saw us open our Manchester branch...

And since we have both set up sister injection clinics, Leeds Joint Injections and Cheshire Joint Injections...

Having both trained in injection therapy and ultrasound.

Away from the clinic we’ve both completed Masters degrees (in biomechanics and strength and conditioning)...

Ben has been to two Olympic Games, in Tokyo and Paris...

And I have been part of a football and a Rugby Union World Cup!

The 5 kids (all boys) we have between us might be the main cause of a few grey hairs...

And tired looks now and again...

But we are as passionate about Perform Ready today...

As we were when we first started!

To celebrate we wanted to give you a present...

After all, it is you, our patients, that have made Perform Ready a success!

To celebrate 10 years in the business...

We have...

10 Discounted Sports Massage Sessions For Just £35.

That’s £10 off (usual price £45).

Want one?

Just send us a DM us the word ‘10YEARS’ and we’ll get you booked in!

Alternatively, contact us using the details below.

Have a great week!

Andy, Ben & The Perform Ready Team
..

PS. It’s first come...first served...

So if you are interested...

Don’t wait around!

PPS. If you were wondering where the photo is from, it was taken after the 2015 Challenge Cup Final win at Wembley Stadium.

Perform Ready Physio

Leeds | Manchester

📧 info@performreadyclinic.com

💻 performreadyclinic.com

📞 07549258956

Always great to help people with their injuries and get them back to full fitness!Need help with something yourself?Just...
13/02/2026

Always great to help people with their injuries and get them back to full fitness!

Need help with something yourself?

Just reach out!

If you train regularly in the gym, or play sport, you’ve probably been told you need to keep your shoulders mobile. But ...
09/02/2026

If you train regularly in the gym, or play sport, you’ve probably been told you need to keep your shoulders mobile.

But here’s the truth most active people miss…

Most gym-related shoulder pain isn’t from being too stiff…

It’s from the lack of stability at the range you already have.

If you bench press or shoulder press…

Do cleans or snatches…

Do lat-pull-downs or pull-ups…

Your shoulders already move a lot.

Common signs you don’t need more mobility include…

- You can get your arms overhead

- You can reach behind your back

- You can bench or press full range

- You feel “loose” but still get pain

In these cases, adding more stretching often just creates…

- More joint irritation

- Less control under load

- A feeling of instability or clicking

Stability is what keeps your lifts safe (and stops you from breaking).

Shoulder stability isn’t about making the joint stiff…

It’s about owning your range under load.

Most gym training programs overload the big prime movers (chest, delts, lats) but underload slow, controlled shoulder work, end-range strength and specific shoulder coordination work.

The result?

You’re strong around the shoulder, but not always strong through it.

Mobility still matters, just not how you might think.

Mobility isn’t useless.

It just has to be earned and controlled.

So what should you focus on?

Maintain mobility, but don’t chase extremes.

Build stability through full range.

Do your mobility work before the stability work.

Prep (and train) the shoulder in positions you actually lift in.

This doesn’t mean you have to revamp your whole upper body gym sessions.

Just a couple of drills as part of your warm up can be all you need.

Keep an eye on our socials this week as we’l be posting a few drills you can use in your own warm ups!

Hope this helps,

The Perform Ready Team

We can’t guarantee your first game back post injury will turn out like this…But we will make sure you go back into feeli...
04/02/2026

We can’t guarantee your first game back post injury will turn out like this…

But we will make sure you go back into feeling ready and confident!!!

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Leeds Clinic, Implexus Gym, Unit 9b Carlton Mills Industrial Estate
Leeds
LS122QG

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

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