Rehabilitation

Sports Injuries

Neck Pain

Knee Pain

Back Pain

Shoulder Pain

Running Injuries

Lower Back Pain

Arthritis

Leg Pain

ACL Reconstruction

Arthritis (Knee)

ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) Injury

Foot Pain

Hip Impingement

Tendinopathy (Tendonitis)

Tendon Repair

Wrist Pain

Bupa Fee Assured

Healix Health Services

Bupa

AXA Health

Self-pay only

Aviva Health

Cigna

The Exeter

Vitality

At Performance Lab Physiotherapy, we help you move better, feel stronger, and live pain-free—whether you're an athlete, office worker, or just want to enjoy everyday life again.

Our friendly team makes recovery simple and stress-free, with personalised care that gets real results

Pain-Free Living Starts Here | Physiotherapy That Works

An experienced ultra-runner came in with pain around the base of their little toe, gradually worsening with each run. The culprit? Overloading a small tendon (peroneus brevis) after jumping back into intense training too soon post-race.

A detailed running analysis revealed they were landing more on the outside of their foot, especially when fatigued—adding extra strain to the problem area. With targeted rehab and technique adjustments, we helped them recover and return to pain-free running.

Running analysis case study: Run Smarter, Not Harder- The Comeback Story of a Sore Foot

We’re proud to share the international publication of our latest research by our 2 clinical directors on Achilles tendinopathy—highlighting the reality that this condition affects far more than just athletes.
Drawing on NHS patient data, the study reveals that many people living with Achilles tendon pain are:
Over 50 years old
Living with obesity or type 2 diabetes
Facing long-term inactivity or fear of movement
From socioeconomically deprived backgrounds
These findings challenge the outdated image of Achilles pain as a “weekend warrior” issue. Instead, it’s often part of a broader health picture—linked to mobility challenges, social isolation, and long-term conditions.

New Research Sheds Light on Who Suffers Achilles Tendon pain – And Why It Matters

When Tom suffered a traumatic knee injury during football, he feared the worst—sudden swelling, instability, and no ability to bear weight. With no clear plan or diagnosis from initial healthcare advice, his anxiety grew.

Thankfully, he came to us just days after the injury.
With over 20 years’ experience in knee trauma, we provided:
✅ A thorough clinical assessment
✅ A working diagnosis of ACL injury
✅ Immediate advice to protect the joint
✅ Fast-tracked imaging and surgical consultation
Following confirmed diagnosis and ACL reconstruction surgery, Tom began a year-long, tailored rehab programme—guided every step of the way from early recovery to elite-level return-to-sport training.
Last month, Tom re-joined full team training—strong, confident, and pain-free.
Key Takeaways:
Early specialist assessment prevents delay
A clear plan brings confidence and control
Physio-surgeon collaboration drives the best results
Injured your knee? Don’t wait. Book a free consultation today or call 01254 457867.
Recovery is possible—with the right support.

From Injury to Comeback: Knee Injury Recovery - Expert Physio Support at The Performance Lab

Great experience, very informative, eased a lot of worries I had about my knee issues.
 
Thank you Lee. 

I was in pain from sciatica and was recommended to go to the Performance Lab in Burnley. 
Got an appointment for the initial assessment very quickly and a program was set up. Chris was my therapist, he was friendly and professional.  I made steady progress from each session including the exercises given to to in between visits.

I had pulled my hamstring playing basketball. I wanted to know what I should be doing to make it better. I was given a rehab plan and was also told how to progress and strengthen my hamstrings once I’d recovered. I’m now stronger than ever. Thank you. 

I attended both pre and post hip replacement, the attention I received was, skilful with everything explained clearly.

The expertise of the staff seemed complete and the motivation to keep working hard on the exercises given wasn’t difficult with such experienced physios 

Lee managed to diagnose my issue in the session and develop a short-term treatment plan to enable me to complete my goals, alongside a longer term approach to prevent recurrence. It's great to have a service locally that is approachable, skilled and understands the passion we have for our sport.

The Performance Lab Burnley

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