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For lifters who refuse to stop training

Finally find what's causing your injury and get the confidence to lift heavy again

In one week, from anywhere, get total clarity on your injury and a personalised roadmap to fix it. Train without second-guessing yourself.

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Sound familiar?

You rest. The pain goes down. You start training again. The pain comes back, sometimes even at lighter weights than before.

So you rest more. But every time you stop, you lose strength. Your body can handle less. And the pain returns even faster.

It feels like you're going round in circles.

You rest The pain eases You train again The pain comes back ROUND AND ROUND, WEAKER EACH LAP
The cycle most lifters are stuck in

And it's not just the injury.

You start wondering: Am I doing permanent damage? Will I have to stop lifting forever? What happens when I'm older?

You're snapping at your partner. You can't play with your kids. You're not showing up how you want for the people around you.

Training was how you handled stress, and now you can't even do that.


You've tried to fix it:

  • Physios who told you to rest, or said lifting is dangerous
  • Generic rehab programs that didn't help
  • Stretching, foam rolling, massage. Temporary relief, nothing lasting.
  • Injections that helped for a while, then wore off and the pain came back
  • An MRI that either came back normal, or showed where it hurts but didn't explain why
  • YouTube, Google, ChatGPT. Ten opinions, no clear answer.
  • Googling for a physio and finding clinics advertising to grannies lifting pink dumbbells
"I did what they said. It made it worse. I stopped trusting them after that."
"I've tried everything. I don't know what else to do."

You're not broken. You've just never had anyone find the actual root cause.

Here's why nothing has worked

Most physios test your strength by asking you to push against their hand. That works if you're weak or just had surgery. But if you're already strong? There's no way they're finding a 20% difference between one side and the other.


You could have a weakness causing the problem, and no one's found it because no one's tested you with real numbers.


In professional sport, we don't guess. We test.

  1. Test with real numbers

    First we measure your strength, mobility, power, and endurance with objective tests you run in the app, guided step by step. They're tests you can repeat, so your progress is measured rather than guessed.

  2. Find the actual root cause

    Your results get compared side to side and against real benchmarks. Weak links and asymmetries show up in black and white, so we can tell you exactly what's causing the problem instead of guessing from a hands-on exam.

  3. Get a roadmap with targets

    You leave with a clear plan and specific numbers to hit at each stage. That means you know exactly when you're ready to lift heavy again, because you've hit the target, not because it "feels okay."

That's how we reduce injury risk by up to 84%. We use the same system here. No more guessing. Just clarity.

And it's all 100% online. That's not a compromise, it's why it works: you get support and tracking every week instead of a one-off appointment, and your strength gets tested with real numbers instead of a hand-test. Most people tell us the Results Call is the first time their injury has ever actually made sense.

Results, with the numbers to prove it

Natalie Knee surgery · Strength & endurance athlete · Remote

  • +280%quad strength in 12 weeks
  • 36% → 100%quad symmetry in 12 weeks
  • Crutches → 100kgfrom walking with crutches to deadlifting 100kg x 5

Tom Powerlifter · Knee & back · Pain for 10+ years

  • +221%quad strength in 9 weeks
  • 78% → 100%quad symmetry
  • 250kg x 3from lifting 50% of his 1RMs to squatting 250kg x 3 and deadlifting 275kg x 2

Knee

Christine (bodybuilding): hip strength +577% in 21 weeks. Leg press 8x73kg → 11x141kg in 15 weeks.

Andrew (lifter/runner): jump +32% in 16 weeks. Running under 1 mile → over 10 miles without pain. Limping consistently → squat PR.

Back

Chris (lifter/triathlon): back endurance +133% in 4 weeks. Quad strength +70% in 16 weeks. RDL 10x50kg → 10x100kg in 8 weeks.

Oskar (powerlifter): back endurance +63% in 6 weeks. Deadlift 90kg to 130kg pain free in 6 months.

Shoulder

Fraser (lifter): bent over row 60kg x 5 → 70 x 14 in 12 months. DB bench 16kg x 10 → 28kg x 12 in 6 months.

Alex (Spartan/CrossFit): sore every day → 100+ pull ups in 1 day in 6 months.

Hip

Katie (tennis/golf/ski): hip rotation strength +759% in 14 weeks. Hip thrust +448% in 27 weeks.

Piotr (lifter): hip rotation mobility +100% in 10 weeks. Quad endurance +73% in 4 weeks. Back squat 120 x 5 → 140kg x 8 in 6 weeks.

"I was skeptical this remote approach would be as effective as in person coaching however Alex's commitment to prompt communication via Whatsapp meant I felt I had access to advice and coaching almost constantly. I now have full range of motion back in my leg, which almost felt impossible when I first contacted Alex."
Hannah · ★★★★★ Google
"Yes I was sceptical, as I'd been to so many Physios, Osteopath's & Chiropractics. Spent lots of money to get nowhere. It has now been 4 months and it's been an absolute life changer. My knee pain has gone and I gained so much strength in my legs"
Suzy · ★★★★★ Google
"I was initially very sceptical of doing an 'entirely online' approach to physio and PT but quickly found the scientific and evidence-based approach both reassuring and immediately productive. It's a Rolls-Royce service from experts who really know what they're doing."
Rik · ★★★★★ Google

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What you get today

1

Data Driven Assessment

Objective strength and range of motion testing. We baseline what matters: left/right strength, ROM, and movement quality with clear filming standards. You'll see asymmetries, bottlenecks, and exactly what to change. We track change objectively using data so you know it's working.

2

Quick Win Coaching Week (7 days)

We coach you through the first 7 days of your plan. We don't give you generic exercises. We give you the most important ones that move the needle for you right now. They work alongside your lifting, doable even on busy weeks.

3

Assessment Results Call + Recovery Roadmap

I'll walk you through the analysis personally on your Assessment Results Call. You'll see how your numbers stack up against the targets, what's causing the problem, and a phase-by-phase roadmap with the numbers you need to hit to progress through each stage. You know when you're ready to lift heavy because you've hit the targets, not because a calendar says so.

4

100% credit toward coaching

Your £99 goes toward your programme if you continue.

100% satisfaction guarantee

Complete the assessment. If you aren't 100% satisfied, I'll refund you in full. No questions, no hassle.

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In 7 days you'll know

  • The actual cause of your pain, backed by your own numbers, not a guess
  • Exactly what to change in training this week, and what to keep doing
  • When you'll be ready to lift heavy again, with targets that prove it

Who's behind this?

Alex Dear pressing a barbell overhead in a weightlifting singlet
200+athletes coached
5.0on Google, 83 reviews
Since 2014in strength and rehab

Alex Dear, Founder, Strength Physiotherapy

I left a corporate job in 2014 to retrain as a physiotherapist after seeing first-hand how powerful strength training can be.

But once I started working as a physio, I realised most physios didn't understand active people.

They told lifters and athletes to stop training instead of helping them get back to it.

That's why I started Strength Physiotherapy: to give you proper sports physio that helps you fix injuries, train pain-free, and feel strong again without being told to stop doing what you love.

I've since worked with 200+ athletes using the same testing methods used in professional sport.

How it works

  1. TodayBook your assessmentTakes 60 seconds. You pay the £99 and your Assessment Kit (app login + access code) appears on the next page.
  2. Day 0 to 2Run your testsOpen the app and start your first testing session. Film a couple of key lifts. We log the data, you train.
  3. Day 1 to 6Quick Win Coaching WeekA 7 day plan that keeps you training while we analyse your numbers, with guardrails so nothing flares up.
  4. Day 6 to 8Results CallWe walk through your data together, show you the root cause, and map your roadmap with targets and timelines.

Remote, UK-wide. Designed for lifters and athletes.

Who this is for

  • Serious gym-goers and field athletes (CrossFit, lifting, football, rugby, tennis) who want to keep training while fixing pain
  • Any joint: knee, back, shoulder, hip, ankle, elbow/wrist, neck
  • New injuries, recurring issues, and post-op (we adapt to your stage)
  • Ready to follow a 7-day data-driven assessment + quick win coaching week
  • Has gym or home-gym access (we adapt if limited)
  • Comfortable with 100% remote coaching and objective testing

Not a fit if you

  • Want in-person/manual therapy only
  • Won't train with constraints or track simple data
  • Aren't ready to invest or commit to the plan

Had surgery recently or a brand-new injury? Start now. We'll book a free 10-minute Safety Call to tailor your Assessment, then you'll start.

You've probably spent more than £99 on this already

Physio sessions that ended with "rest it". Massages that felt good for a day. Another foam roller gathering dust.


None of it told you what's actually wrong.


£99 gets you the testing that finds it, a week of coaching so you keep training, and a plan with real targets. If you continue into coaching, the £99 comes off your programme, so it folds into the price rather than sitting on top of it. If you aren't satisfied, you get it back.


Thinking you'll try to fix it yourself first? That's exactly what the assessment is for. One week, your own tests, real numbers instead of guesswork.

Frequently asked questions

What do I get for £99?

You get the data driven tests in the app, a 7 day Quick Win Coaching Week, and an Assessment Results Call where we walk through your data and map your recovery roadmap. Your £99 is 100% credited toward your programme if you continue into coaching.

How fast can I start?

You can start today. Your app login and access code appear on the confirmation page as soon as you book, so you can run your first tests the same day.

How long does it take?

The assessment takes 7 days. You start your tests and the Quick Win Coaching Week in the first couple of days, and your Results Call happens on day 6 to 8, where we review your data and map the plan.

Who is this for?

It's for serious gym-goers and field athletes with knee, back, shoulder, hip, ankle, elbow, wrist or neck issues, whether the injury is new, recurring, or post-op. We tailor the assessment to your stage and your equipment.

My diagnosis is different. Does one process fit all injuries?

The diagnosis matters less than you'd think. What matters is why the joint can't handle the stress of your training, and that shows up in your test results. We make small adjustments per diagnosis, but we can't say how yours differs until we test you. That's exactly why the assessment comes before any programme.

Is this remote? Does online actually work?

Yes, it's 100% online, and that's deliberate. The tests run through an app with video and calls, and you get support every week rather than a one-off appointment. You train and we do the admin: we log your data and track your progress. Every result on this page is a remote client.

Where are you based?

Everything is online, so you do the tests from your own home and gym. We work with lifters and athletes all over the world, so where you are makes no difference.

What if I struggle doing it on my own?

You're not doing it alone. We check your videos, log your data, and adjust the plan as you go. You follow the plan and we handle the rest.

I just had surgery or have a brand-new injury. What then?

If you've just had surgery or the injury is brand new, book a free 5-minute fit call first so we can tailor your assessment before you start. It keeps you safe without losing momentum. Book the fit call here.

What if I can't squat, press or run?

You can still do the assessment. We give you substitutions and constraints (tempo, range of motion, position) so you can keep training around the pain while we find the root cause.

Do I need a gym?

Gym access is essential for lower body injuries, you will need access to a leg extension, hamstring curl machine and a barbell/smith machine or leg press. If you don't have these at your regular gym, you can usually pay for a 1-off session at a cheap local gym to use the equipment, we can find this for you on the onboarding call. Home gym/minimal equipment can work for upper body injuries if you have between 15-30kg at home, we will adapt the testing and coaching week.

How do you increase the chance this works for me?

We follow the testing process we used in elite sport to get people back on the pitch, field, court or platform as quickly as possible. We use Data Driven testing to find the root cause of your issue and individualise the micro-cycle and roadmap to your results.

What if I miss steps?

If you miss steps, we'll reschedule your Results Call so we can review real data rather than guesses.

What happens after the Assessment?

If the plan fits, you continue into our 4 month coaching programme and your £99 is fully credited against it. Payment plans are available.

What does coaching cost if I continue?

Coaching has three levels depending on how much support you want: Lite at £225 every 4 weeks, Core at £325 every 4 weeks with a monthly call and weekly check-ins, and Premium at £600 every 4 weeks with weekly 1 to 1 calls and priority support. Most people work with us for around 4 months. But the assessment stands on its own. You don't need the coaching decision made to start, and whatever you decide, you keep the report and the roadmap.

Is there a guarantee?

Yes, there's a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Complete the assessment, and if you aren't 100% satisfied for any reason, you get a full refund.

How will we communicate?

WhatsApp. We respond fast and keep availability high so you're never left waiting.

Ready to find the actual cause?

Complete the assessment. If you aren't 100% satisfied, I'll refund you in full. No questions, no hassle.

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5.0 on Google (83 reviews) 200+ athletes coached