At The Recovery Room Southampton, we help to restore your function, regardless of your lifestyle, work, and activity levels. Joint pain is a common problem with many possible causes, but it's usually a result of injury or arthritis. Sports injuries are commonly caused by overuse, direct impact, often by poor conditioning and training errors.
James Kirkpatrick is a degree qualified Sports Therapist (MSc) and Lecturer in Sports Injury and Treatment. I want help you recover from pain and improve your range of motion, allowing you to move freely and live a happier, healthier life. At The Recovery Room, we assess your injury to understand you, your needs, and the problem.
James Kirkpatrick is a degree qualified Sports Therapist (MSc) and Lecturer in Sports Injury and Treatment. I want help you recover from pain and improve your range of motion, allowing you to move freely and live a happier, healthier life. At The Recovery Room, we assess your injury to understand you, your needs, and the problem.
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My name is James Kirkpatrick, I am a Sports Therapist (BSc, MSc, SST, HEA teaching Fellow), Clinical Director at The Recovery Room, and programme leader on a Sports Injury (BSc) degree programme (HEA Fellow). My passion for teaching, and improving the health and well-being of others, is the reason why I love my job.
At The Recovery Room, we assess your injury to understand you, your needs, and the problem. After explaining the nature of your injury, we will offer treatments and follow up appointments if necessary. Feel free to make an enquiry if you need any help or support. You can also check our appointment diary and schedule a suitable time to be seen at our clinic in Southampton.
Sports injuries are some of the most common types of musculoskeletal injuries due to the active nature of sporting participants. We understand when you are in pain, you often guard yourself to protect from further injury. The protective mechanisms are often exacerbated your symptoms, especially if you are anxious about your injury.
We'll take a comprehensive history of your condition in order to diagnose your presenting symptoms. Sometimes injuries are sustained due to underlying issues that compound pains experienced over time. As part of your treatment we will work on rehabilitation of your injuries considering cause and effects.
Shockwave Therapy is a form of physical therapy that uses shock waves to treat pain. It's typically used to treat tendon injuries, but also can be used to treat a number of other conditions. Shockwave therapy is a form of physical therapy that uses sound waves to relieve tendon pain and/or other ailments.
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Simon Wield
Nov 29, 2021
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Mark Stileman
Nov 10, 2021
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Alison Spottiswoode
Sep 21, 2021
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I came to James as a woman in her early 60s who thought her running days were over because of a slightly arthritic knee. James gave me a programme of exercises, and to cut a long story short I am now able to run 3 times a week, and take part in my local park run, which I love. This is all down to James' belief in my ability to manage my knee, and the support and encouragement, as well as expert treatment, he has given me along the way.
Vanessa Lillington
Aug 10, 2021
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James has been amazing on getting me back to a level of comfort in my everyday life. I had been suffering for a very long time with my tendon. Following a full assessment James suggested a course of Shockwave Therapy and I feel that I am now on the road to recovery.
Would not hesitate to recommend James he is professional, knowledgeable and made me feel at ease.
Would not hesitate to recommend James he is professional, knowledgeable and made me feel at ease.
Steven Hulbert
Jul 24, 2021
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Colin Waters
Feb 24, 2021
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Elise Sheppard
Oct 13, 2020
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I went to James with a pain in my inner leg above my ankle which was all linked to a knee injury I had sustained about 10 years ago. Over several sessions and 4 months, he helped me build strength, become injury free and become a better runner. The majority of my sessions were on zoom due to lockdown and they were brilliant. I still got great treatment and I came on a lot in the 3 months before I actually went to a face to face session in August. The zoom sessions were easy to follow and he could still provide me with exercises to complete. He was able to still assess my progress and I would definitely
Neil Sutherland
Oct 07, 2020
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I ruptured my knee in April whilst running during lockdown. A few weeks later I developed Baker’s Cyst as fluid from the swollen knee descended into the calf below and to some extent the ankle. I had been referred to James as someone who could help and over the course of six months, this has more than been borne out. He has been most efficient and professional throughout and has an excellent manner, always listening closely in order to prescribe the most appropriate recovery treatment. Each session was followed up with exercise therapies emailed to me that were easy to follow. Today my leg is
Gabi Cook
Sep 06, 2020
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I had a niggling ankle injury that kept flaring up over the last couple of years whenever I tried to increase my mileage and most recently it stopped me from running completely. I saw James for a few f2f sessions and a zoom session (due to lockdown) and the whole service was excellent. James did a thorough assessment taking into account previous injuries and came up with a focused treatment plan, adjusting the exercises as needed and also keeping in mind my running goals. I found his instructions clear and the links to the exercises really helpful. He was always friendly and approachable and I
Jessica A.
May 29, 2020
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James is a star! Came to him with chronic knee pain that I’ve had for 6 months that was preventing me from doing what I love most, climbing. Not only did he strengthen that area and help me get back to climbing/hiking/etc with no more pain, but he also helped change my perceptions around how my body works and how to let go of my fears around the pain I was experiencing. He’s such a caring and intelligent physical therapist, highly recommend him to anyone who wants the best!
Did these sessions remotely too.
Did these sessions remotely too.
