Radu Dumitrescu Physio

23/04/2026

Deadlifts and cuddles with Lil Leroy

18/04/2026

Georgie, a competitive equestrian athlete, presented with a long standing difficulty in achieving effective right lower-limb engagement within the stirrup.
She described a persistent inability to “connect” her right leg, particularly during jumping efforts or when applying downward stabilising force, often resulting in a subjective sense of instability and reduced control in the saddle.
Initial clinical assessment indicated that the primary dysfunction originated at the level of the right hip, with deficits in neuromuscular control and force transmission likely contributing to the observed riding limitations.
Prior to directly targeting hip function, we implemented a structured bracing strategy alongside foundational core activation exercises to optimise proximal stability.
During the first session, emphasis was placed on developing movement awareness through two key gluteal patterns:
• Hip extension
• Hip abduction
These were selected to restore fundamental motor control and improve lumbopelvic stability, both of which are essential for effective rider-horse interaction and force transfer through the stirrup.
Georgie was advised to integrate this rehabilitation protocol as part of her pre riding warm up. Notably, she reported rapid and significant improvements in her riding mechanics, highlighting enhanced stability, better leg engagement, and an overall increase in confidence during performance.
In subsequent sessions, progression included unilateral, weightbearing stability exercises, as well as targeted hip extension and hip flexion drills to further enhance dynamic control and asymmetry correction.
This case highlights the critical role of proximal hip function and core stability in equestrian performance, particularly in addressing asymmetrical loading patterns and improving rider effectiveness.

17/04/2026

Back on the horse like John Wayne after 3 whole days of maternity (or paternity?) leave.

10/04/2026

Life is good and full

We're all home now, after Kiah and Enzo had to spend a night at the hospital for extra checks due to her slightly raised blood pressure during labour.

I can't express how proud I am of her, seeing her nailing the birth with just gas and air, calm and controlled throughout (apart from when she told me to f**k off for sighing - that being my breathing pattern at the time 🫠).

Luca, Charlie and the girls, Dave and Geoff chuffed with the new member of our family, Enzo Arthur.

Looking forwards to this brand new chapters in our life.

09/04/2026

05/04/2026

First proper coaching and training session with my first born.
And of course we had to pose like we're harder than mushy peas.

04/04/2026

Working with Lewys has been a refreshing shift from my usual physiotherapy sessions as this time, the focus is on performance rather than rehabilitation.
As a bodybuilding coach preparing for ATHX (and also a hybrid rockstar!👀), his goal isn’t just to lift heavier, but to do so safely and sustainably. Following a full assessment of his training, history, and movement patterns, it became clear that refining technique would be key.
By analysing his lifts under varying loads from his training videos, we identified the issue immediately. We then rebuilt from the ground up, focusing on bracing mechanics ( with my slight different approach), targeted core and hip preparation, considering his individual biomechanics to support long term resilience.
While my approach is rooted in physiotherapy, I aim to bridge the gap between rehab and performance, helping athletes understand both perspectives and how they complement each other.
In our latest session, a simple technical cue helped reinforce a more glute and hip dominant deadlift pattern, reducing unnecessary strain on the lower back and improving overall efficiency. The impact was immediate.

25/03/2026

Yesterday's shoulders sessions might've included some profanities 🔞

23/03/2026

Only Fans but Physio Edition.

How my online appointments are happening.

Today I had a catch up with who recently came second at one of the most important international CrossFit competition: Wodapalooza in Miami, Florida.

20/03/2026

As much as everyone is a massive fan of AI, call me stupid but this, for me, is the best feature of it: to make my old pictures clear.

This is me at 17.