Meet Physio Chris
Chartered Physiotherapist and Founder of Physio7
25+ years experience treating musculoskeletal pains and sports injuries
‘Master of Manual Therapy’ from the world renowned University of Western Australia
Trusted by major insurers, international athletes and weekend warriors
After qualifiying as a Chartered Physiotherapist from Manchester University, Chris served clients from various sectors, including sports clubs, private practice, the NHS and employee health programmes.
In 2005 Chris became a Master of Manual Therapy at the renowned University of Western Australia. The Masters course emphasises the importance of precise examination skills and advanced handling, mobilisation and manipulation skills.
Soon after, he moved to Ipswich and set up Physio7, to offer high quality physiotherapy to the local community.
Passionate about running, Chris has competed in several Backyard Ultras (4.167 miles, on the hour, every hour until you drop) and competed for the UK Backyard Ultra team as part of the World Team Championships in 2022 and 2024. He has also completed several other 50 to 200 mile ultramarathons, and 7 marathons in 7 days with his friend and client Paddy for the childrens charity EACH.
Alongside running injuries (he has had a fair few!), Chris has a personal interest in back pain. He turned up at Physio School struggling with low back pain, which began a two decade journey to first fix his own back, then to create a system of treatment that would work effectively and consistently with his clients.
Chris is a member of several professional bodies, including the CSP (Chartered Society of Physiotherapists) and the AACP (Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists).
“Injuries can be painful, debilitating and extremely frustrating. I understand this completely from my own running experiences and a historic back pain problem; I’m afraid that even physiotherapists are not immune to the odd ache, pain or niggle!
Overcoming those injuries can feel like a complicated job, especially when you have been suffering for months or years.
My detailed examinations help to uncover your unique combination of weakness, stiffness, tightness or sub-optimal movement patterns.
The first phase of treatment is to get you out of pain and able to function again.
Next I aim to fix the root cause of your problem, to help prevent further injuries and allow you to perform at your best.
Treatment might involve mobilising tight joints, releasing and stretching tight soft tissues, showing you how to strengthen your weak areas, or correcting sub-optimal movement patterns, postures or training practices. My approach follows a unique 4-step treatment system that has been inspired by some of the leading experts in physiotherapy, osteopathy and soft tissue therapies.
If you’re like me, you won’t want to simply cope with your aches and pains, you’ll want to overcome them and live a healthy and physical life.”