Our central Torbay clinic is the first of its kind in South Devon, and has been providing world-class treatment for the last five years. As an England Rugby Treatment Centre of Excellence we have vast experience in sports injury and rehabilitation management and offer expert Sports Therapy consultations, effective rehabilitation, treatment and recovery programmes.
Although we do work with professional athletes and sporting organisations, we treat people at all levels, whatever their injury. We seek to provide patients with a diagnosis, physical treatment, integrated rehabilitation services and a recovery from a wide range of orthopaedic and musculoskeletal problems.
Although we do work with professional athletes and sporting organisations, we treat people at all levels, whatever their injury. We seek to provide patients with a diagnosis, physical treatment, integrated rehabilitation services and a recovery from a wide range of orthopaedic and musculoskeletal problems.
Services
We believe the first step to your recovery is to understand what's wrong and what can be done to help. All our therapists work hard to help you understand your condition. Any treatments or exercises the therapist uses will be clearly explained. We like questions and are always happy to explain. We firmly believe that therapy should be patient-centred.
A massage is one type of therapy that can aid recovery from injury, support physical and mental wellbeing and can be a mechanism to allow individuals to manage conditions such as osteoarthritis and to challenge persistent pain that individuals may have endured for many years.
We have treated clients who have suffered soft tissue damage as the result of a fall or operation, who are not sporty, through to recreational sportspeople, club players and even a professional ballet dancer.There is simply no evidence to support frequently used statements about massage such as "it removes lactic acid from muscles", "it lengthens muscle", "it increases blood circulation around the body".
We have treated clients who have suffered soft tissue damage as the result of a fall or operation, who are not sporty, through to recreational sportspeople, club players and even a professional ballet dancer.There is simply no evidence to support frequently used statements about massage such as "it removes lactic acid from muscles", "it lengthens muscle", "it increases blood circulation around the body".
Chris graduated from Cardiff Institute in 1995 with a degree in Sport and Human Movement Studies and has completed the BTEC Level 5 Professional Diploma in Soft Tissue Therapy (the only one of its kind in the UK). Chris is a member of the Institute of Sport and Remedial Massage (ISRM) now recognised as the Institute for Soft Tissue Therapists since 2010 because of developments made in the industry.
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Our consultations are usually around 15 minutes. We find this is enough time to speak with you about your history, assess and provide viable options and advice for you to help you move forwards with your recovery. Sometimes, if we think you might be able to help heal yourself with a minor adjustment to lifestyle or posture, we might take a few more minutes to show you how to achieve this.
Reviews (17)
Trevor Farrow
Dec 31, 2021
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Chris presented as knowledgeable and experienced, able to diagnose my symptoms to cause, via my key activity. In one session (remedial intervention and recommended stretches & exercises), he put me on the path to resolution. 6 months on, I have no symptoms.
Chris = courteous, considerate and open to sharing his knowledge. For me, he addressed both symptom management and prevention. Cheers.
Chris = courteous, considerate and open to sharing his knowledge. For me, he addressed both symptom management and prevention. Cheers.
Gwen Willis
Oct 29, 2021
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John Adams
Sep 08, 2021
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I have no hesitation in recommending Pulse Therapy: care, consideration and kindness are at the forefront of Chris' approach. He is very experienced and knowledgeable in his field and is always keen to explain clearly what and where he thinks the problem is and what is needed to put things right.
After just one session of treatment, the seemingly intractable problem and pain with my knee movement was massively improved. And now, after a few more weeks I am immensely grateful to be back walking normally, driving and climbing stairs....and to be pain free! Thank you!
After just one session of treatment, the seemingly intractable problem and pain with my knee movement was massively improved. And now, after a few more weeks I am immensely grateful to be back walking normally, driving and climbing stairs....and to be pain free! Thank you!
Lewis Rowden
Aug 31, 2021
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Chris is an amazing physio. He is excellent at analysing and curing aches and pains, and causing a great deal of enjoyable pain with his shoulder during his deep tissue massages!
Plus, he's great at dedicating his attention to your problems and needs. For example, through pain in my abductor muscle he accurately diagnosed that the cause of this injury was my incorrect form whilst doing sit ups. He showed me how to correct my form and this has now prevented a previously re-occurring injury.
I have visited multiple physios over the years, and Chris is unquestionably the best. I cannot recommend
Plus, he's great at dedicating his attention to your problems and needs. For example, through pain in my abductor muscle he accurately diagnosed that the cause of this injury was my incorrect form whilst doing sit ups. He showed me how to correct my form and this has now prevented a previously re-occurring injury.
I have visited multiple physios over the years, and Chris is unquestionably the best. I cannot recommend
Rebecca Carr
Aug 30, 2021
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Chris is absolutely fantastic and I recommend him highly. His knowledge of the human body is unbelievable and he has helped me so SO much. He is always willing to make time for his clients and will fit you in however best he can if he knows you are struggling. For example, I am a teacher and he made sure to come in early to fit in me prior to school. He explains everything in a clear and understandable way (with some rather imaginative metaphors ha!) so you leave knowing what’s actually going on to cause pain or discomfort and he gives you various methods to help at home too. I enjoy my sessions
Amanda Jackson
Aug 30, 2021
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Chris was able to take me through a series of exercises to fully understand what was wrong with my neck and shoulder along with asking questions and fully listening to me he was able to give me advice on what I should do moving forward. The massage and hands on manipulation worked fantastically well. I highly recommend Chris (in fact have already recommended Chris to family and friends) if you want someone who will listen to you and make you feel at ease whilst professionally help you with your pain and or limited movement Chris is definitely your man!!
Andy Wilson
Aug 21, 2021
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I have had an ongoing issue with pain in my lower back, hips and knees, due to wear and tear through physical work.
I went to see Chris, who was recommended to me by a friend, and after just one session, I was able to move freely again and without pain.
He had a very thorough and thoughtful approach to treatment. I received trigger point therapy, which at the time felt like torture, but ultimately has worked miracles on my troublesome areas.
I can totally recommend Pulse Therapy to anyone who has difficulty with movement and pain.
Andy Wilson
I went to see Chris, who was recommended to me by a friend, and after just one session, I was able to move freely again and without pain.
He had a very thorough and thoughtful approach to treatment. I received trigger point therapy, which at the time felt like torture, but ultimately has worked miracles on my troublesome areas.
I can totally recommend Pulse Therapy to anyone who has difficulty with movement and pain.
Andy Wilson
Joe Speake
Aug 20, 2021
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Chris is one of the best physiotherapists I've met. He certainly knows what he is talking about and quickly and effectively sorted out my longstanding problem. He is very approachable and willing to think outside the box. The facilities at his disposal at Devon Hills are excellent and you would be hard pressed to find anywhere better in the South West.
Kathryn Corrall
Aug 14, 2021
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I've been seeing Chris at Pulse Therapy for about a year now, and have been consistently impressed by his knowledge, professionalism, and the quality of the service provided. I do a lot of sport, but mainly swimming. I initially went to see Chris as I had some general muscle fatigue and pain in my shoulders and back, and he was incredibly helpful from the start. He's a great sports physio, and I have since seen him for any issues that arise in general. He's always happy to listen to what your problem is, and then diagnose and explain in detail what's causing that issue. He also offers further aftercare
Peter Rouse
Aug 11, 2021
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Chris Lander is a consummate professional, always polite, empathetic, patient and kind, especially when he has to cause discomfort during treatment. I have, over many years of sports activity, had treatment for… injuries as well as persistent problems that I have not dealt with sooner. Chris ranks among the very best of those who have treated me and his after care support is second to none. I can recommend Chris unreservedly.
Tim Hann
Jun 15, 2021
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Chris worked to complete success with my long-running injury. He is professional, clearly very knowledgeable, friendly and thorough in initial assessments and in discussing progress each following session. His sessions allow plenty of time, combining really effective therapeutic/sports massage with coaching in strengthening and stretching exercises to do between each session, and following up by emailing very clear illustrated instructions. Unique in my long experience of injuries and therapists, he also drops an email between each session to check all is well. Excellent service that solved the
Helen Hillman
Dec 12, 2020
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Went to see Chris with my 10 year old daughter who does competitive gymnastics. She had a nasty break to her arm several weeks earlier which had healed but left her with considerably reduced mobility in her elbow and wrist. Chris has been absolutely fantastic, he knew exactly what the problem was and how to deal with it. Everything was explained… clearly to us at all times and her physio plan was constantly updated by Chris as she gained more movement in her arm. I cannot put into words how grateful I am to Chris for what he has done - my daughter has full movement back in her arm and has
Ben Towler
Sep 30, 2020
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Richard Snell
Aug 18, 2020
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Returning to the gym following lockdown, I visited Chris at Pulse primarily to ease my hammies. Booking was simple, instruction around attending the clinic safely was clear and the treatment successful. I recommend Chris at Pulse for sports massage, especially if you are restarting weight-bearing or resistance exercise.
Tony Wonnacott
Feb 18, 2020
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Went to see Chris after back surgery to help with scar tissue breakdown and some muscle tightening after the operation. After just three sessions I couldn’t believe the difference with my overall mobility and the reduction in muscle tightness.
Continuing to work with Chris and back on the golf course very soon.
Thanks Chris great help and work. Tony
Continuing to work with Chris and back on the golf course very soon.
Thanks Chris great help and work. Tony
Hazel Smith
Oct 10, 2019
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Tina Bloy
Sep 15, 2019
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