Mr Alex Barmpas

Alex has a calm, relaxed manner which was exactly what I need, especially as someone that previously had some poor experiences with medical related professionals. I felt listened to, taken seriously and comfortable at every step. He was reassuring, knowledgeable, clearly explained the issues and how to work to resolve them. I went with lower back pain and the effects of the daily exercises were almost immediate. I had a long, pain-free walk for the first time in months! I would highly recommend Alex to anyone in need of physio.

I had a great experience with Alex. He is a great listener and takes the time to properly understand the issue before tackling it directly. I saw quick results, which was fantastic, and I also received great advice on how to prevent similar issues in the future. Professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely helpful—I would highly recommend him.

I can’t recommend Alex enough! I joined a running club despite never having run before and ended up with ITB syndrome. Alex did a really thorough running assessment and explained everything in a way that was easy to understand. He didn’t just help me get rid of the pain he put together a structured plan to get me running again. We completed a 6-week running coaching programme, and I’m proud to say I went on to complete my first half marathon! If you’re struggling with a running injury or want to improve your running, I’d highly recommend Alex. Thanks again for all your help!

I decided to go ahead with a knee replacement, and Alex was highly recommended by a friend who had both of her knee replacements rehab with him. Alex is extremely professional, approachable, and reassuring. He took the time to explain every exercise clearly, which gave me a lot of confidence throughout my recovery. In the early stages after my surgery, he carried out home visits, which made a huge difference. His treatment helped reduce the swelling significantly, and I was amazed at how quickly I regained my range of motion. Thanks to his guidance and rehabilitation plan, I was walking independently without any aids in the house after just three weeks. One thing that really stood out was his use of specialist equipment to objectively measure my strength and progress, rather than relying on estimates. My consultant was very impressed with the data and how well my recovery was being monitored. I’m now eight weeks post surgery, walking completely independently, and back in the gym focusing on strengthening. My goal is to be back on the golf course very soon, and I’m already working on strengthening my other knee so I can avoid surgery on that one altogether. I couldn’t be happier with my progress, and I genuinely believe Alex’s expertise, encouragement, and support have played a huge part in my recovery.

I saw Alex for a trigger finger that was causing my finger to lock every time I lifted weights, making it painful and difficult to straighten again. Alex made me a custom thermoplastic splint, which calmed the symptoms down and stopped the locking and gave me a tailored exercise programme to follow. Thanks to his expertise and treatment, my symptoms gradually resolved and I was able to get back to lifting weights without any issues. I can’t recommend Alex highly enough.

Alex is brilliant. I came to him with a bulged disk that was seriously affecting my training, and thanks to his treatment I’ve been able to keep competing at the top level in my sport. He really knows his stuff and takes the time to properly understand what’s going on rather than just running through generic exercises. Can’t recommend him enough if you’re dealing with something similar.

I visited Alex for a left knee impingement. He took the time to understand my medical history and asked detailed questions about how the issue had developed. He then carried out a thorough assessment of my knee, including its range of movement, as well as my overall posture and body mechanics. Alex explained the cause of the problem very clearly, helping me understand how it had developed and what was contributing to it. He then put together a clear treatment and rehabilitation plan to help me recover. Throughout the assessment, he made sure I was comfortable, answered all of my questions, and ensured I understood each step of the examination and the plan moving forward. I felt listened to, well-informed, and confident in the treatment approach. Keep up the good work !!!

Shattered my thumb, and could hardly move it after the reconstructive surgery. However, after six months of physio with Alex I have recovered full range of motion. The care was professional and the consistent measurement and recording of progress markers gave me something to aim for. Alex's friendless and knowledge of his subject made the work very enjoyable and the communication outside sessions was seamless; I was able to rearrange appointments and update him on progress very easily.

Excellent - Alex has a great sensitive manner and makes you feel heard and supported. He also knows his stuff. Gentle and smooth hands when manipulation is required and good direction for exercises at home. Highly recommend.

Having carried a lower back injury from my college rowing days, I found myself struggling again when I recently returned to running. I decided to visit Alex, though I'll admit I came with some skepticism - previous experiences with physiotherapy had left me with little to show for them in terms of pain relief. That skepticism didn't last long. Within a few sessions I began to notice a genuine reduction in pain, and with it, a sense of confidence I hadn't felt in a while. Two months on, I'm back to running regularly and feeling stronger than I expected to be at this point. What's set Alex apart isn't just the physiotherapy itself, his background as a running coach has been invaluable. That dual expertise has helped me not only recover, but actually improve in an area I had quietly started to write off. I couldn't recommend him more highly.