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Specialist physiotherapy for active individuals. Specialising in combat athletes and climbers.
Physiotherapy for athletes and active individuals who want to understand their injury, remove guesswork, and return to training and performance with confidence.
📍 Available across:
City • Fleet Street • Mayfair
Weekday, evening and weekend appointments available
Recover Stronger. Return to Training with Confidence.
Combat sports, climbing, strength training and exercise place unique stresses on the body. Shoulder injuries from grappling, hand injuries from sparring, elbow pain from climbing, or persistent tendon pain from exercise often require more than generic exercises.
Effective rehabilitation focuses on restoring strength, capacity, and confidence so you can return to training without hesitation.
You’re not just dealing with pain. You’re dealing with compromised performance.
People don’t feel stuck because they’re injured. They feel stuck because they haven’t been given a clear explanation or structured plan to return to their best.
What is the problemWhat is the solutionWhen can I trust my body again
THE PROBLEM
The Real Cost of Doing Nothing
Without action, injuries don’t just linger — they evolve. Performance drops, compensation builds, and acute injuries become chronic limitations.
PHILOSOPHY
Assess. Don't guess.
Understanding the root cause
Rehabilitation doesn't need to be complicated, but it must be intentional. We build a clear plan to move you from limitation back to performance.
Clarity comes first. Confidence follows.
THE PLAN
How confusion turns into certainty
STEP 1
Deep Assessment
A detailed assessment to understand the root of the problem.
This includes conversation, physical examination, movement analysis, and strength testing to establish a clear baseline.
STEP 2
Build the Plan
Based on the assessment, we create a structured rehabilitation plan.
You’ll understand what’s driving the issue, what needs to change, and the milestones required to return to full performance.
STEP 3
Intentional Treatment
Treatment based on evidence, experience and assessment. When useful, we use hands-on therapy plus exercise to restore movement and reduce pain.Sessions are focused, structured, and follow the plan we agree on.
Charlie Brahmbhatt, MSc
Physiotherapist · Performance-Focused Rehab
Charlie is a physiotherapist with over 15 years of experience, an MSc in Sports Medicine, Exercise and Rehabilitation from UCL and a background as a former England international boxer. He works with athletes and active individuals who want clear answers, not guesswork.
Over the years, Charlie has worked with athletes across a range of disciplines including boxing, runners, climbers, and strength athletes, helping them recover from injury and return to high-level performance.
Combining clinical expertise with strength and conditioning principles, Charlie builds structured, performance-led rehab plans based on thorough assessment and objective data. Calm, honest, and outcome-focused, his priority is simple: help you understand the problem, define the path forward, and return to confident, pain-free performance.
15+
YEARS EXPERIENCE
Licensed
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
How the Process Works
Our work begins with understanding your experiences, history, and goals. From there, we identify patterns, develop awareness, and build strategies that support lasting change.
We assess thoroughly, remove guesswork, and build a clear plan to get you back to confident, pain-free performance.
OUTCOMES
Don't just take our word.
“My shoulder was limiting me competing at my best. Charlie’s treatment helped me get back training feeling stronger, being pain-free so I could focus on competing again.”
Laura Sieradzan
x 2 IBJJF World Champion
“I came in with a hand injury that was hampering my training and performance, Charlie quickly diagnosed and gave me targeted exercises that really worked!”
Paul Sanchez
Senior Commonwealth Team Champion
European Championships Selected x 6
World Championships Selected x 3
“I’ve worked with a lot of physio’s, but Charlie is next level. His boxing experience makes all the difference -professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cares"
Harvey Horn
Undefeated Professional boxer.
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Services at Impact Physio
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Post-Operative Shoulder Rehabilitation
Specialist rehab following shoulder surgery, including rotator cuff, labral repair, and stabilisation procedures. Clear milestones, realistic timelines, and performance-focused outcomes.
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Upper Limb Specialist Care
Expert assessment and treatment of shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand conditions—particularly for athletes in boxing, combat sports, and upper-limb-dominant disciplines.
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Comprehensive Physiotherapy Assessment
A full one-hour assessment to understand the problem, your goals, and what’s limiting your performance. Includes detailed discussion, physical testing, diagnosis, and a clear plan forward.
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Performance-Led Rehabilitation
Structured rehab programmes built around your sport or activity. Focused on restoring capacity, reducing re-injury risk, and returning you to confident, pain-free performance.
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Sports Injury Management
Targeted treatment for acute and persistent injuries affecting training and competition. Designed to keep you progressing while addressing the root cause—not just symptoms.
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Strength & Conditioning-Integrated Physio
Rehab that bridges the gap between treatment and training. Combines hands-on physiotherapy with intelligent strength and conditioning to rebuild resilience and performance.
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Objective Performance Testing
Use of advanced assessment tools to measure strength, capacity, and asymmetry. Removes guesswork and allows rehab decisions to be based on data, not assumptions.
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Ongoing Rehab Support & Communication
Direct access for questions and guidance throughout your rehab. Clear communication to ensure you stay informed, confident, and on track between sessions.
GET CLARITY
Ready to replace uncertainty with a clear plan?
The goal is the right outcome—not the most appointments.
Contact Impact Physio
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Available across:
City • Fleet Street • Mayfair
Weekday, evening and weekend appointments available
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