First Physio

This is a long term review as I completed my treatment with Ruth last October. I went to Ruth based on her reviews and was very happy with the initial consultation and subsequent treatments. I went in with a bad shoulder; Ruth clearly explained what we would need to do heal and ultimately make it stronger.

By following the exercises I was given each week and being dedicated to them my shoulder healed and feels great. Ruth's Covid safety protocols made me feel totally safe to visit. Ruth is also a good conversationalist so you can understand your treatment and exercises whilst also having a good chat should you wish to.

Ruth has been great since I started seeing her a couple of months back after my previous physiotherapist, based near my place of work, moved on. I'd been having physio for about an year and she quickly identified that it wasn't actually helping my condition and encouraged me to seek a second opinion from anther specialist. Things seem to be moving in the right direction now. Ruth's clinic is local, easily accessible, well-appointed and she takes care to keep us both safe during the covid-pandemic. She's knowledgeable, friendly, yet professional and took the time to explain (using visual aids) what she thought was going on with my condition. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her.

April 2022 update - my shoulder is so much better now, following an operation and final rehab physio with Ruth. Her support in the run up to, and after, the op was invaluable. I highly recommend first physio.

I was discharged from hospital after an operation on my shattered knee and phema. I was visited by a community physiotherapist and after 2 sessions I went online and found Ruth at First Physio. I don't usually do online reviews but I had to add my voice to all the people who have been lucky to have Ruth help them recover from their various physical ailments. After 4 sessions with her I am free of my crutches. She is a no fuss therapist. She takes her time to understand your injury and explain her therapy at every stage as she builds on the workout she does every session. I never feel rushed and always leave feeling positive. I don't know how long it would have taken me to recover if I hadn't been lucky to find Ruth. For anyone looking for a friendly thorough excellent therapist....Ruth is one to go to. Thank you Ruth !

I had been suffering from some uncomfortable pain in my upper arm which was preventing me from undertaking weight training. Ruth identified my rotator cuff as the culprit within our first session. She set me on a course of rehabilitation exercises. Within weeks my condition had improved significantly. Ruth is very friendly and articulate and clearly explained my injury and what options were available to me. If I have any other issues in the future, I will definitely use Ruth again, Highly recommended.

I had treatment with Ruth from February to July of this year. She was fantastic from start to end of my treatment and I wouldn’t hesitate to return in the future. She was thorough and gave me a full plan of action on how to manage my injury in the future. Would highly recommend.

I have been using this Physiotherapist practice over many years for different purposes, the most recent being a hamstring injury. Ruth is a very caring and extremely thorough professional. It is obvious that she takes a lot of pride in her work. Ruth explains an injury in detail and offers very precise advice as to how to best cope with it and the exercises that would best help recuperation.

Ruth is a brilliant physio. I was referred by my surgeon for a rotator cuff injury which a previous physio had not been able to address. With patience and care, my shoulder has improved so much so that I don't need surgery. She has a great manner with patients too. Highly recommended.

I was referred to Ruth after seeing another physio for months without improvement. Ruth conducted such a thorough assessment and in that initial session provided me with so much clarity. She used diagrams and clear explanations to show me what had happened and what needed to be done to address it. Ruth is very clear in her instruction and very open and honest about what can be achieved. Her covid procedures are very thorough. I would ABSOLUTELY recommend Ruth and she will be my first port of call for any future physio needs.