Ms Karen L Hellawell

Ms Karen Hellawell is a Physiotherapist practising at Sports Physio UK in Slaithwaite, where she provides assessment and treatment for a range of musculoskeletal conditions and injuries. Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, she takes a holistic approach to physiotherapy, recognising that pain and physical symptoms often have underlying causes that require a thorough understanding of the body as a whole.

Her clinical areas of focus include the assessment and management of sciatica, back pain, whiplash, rotator cuff tears, tennis elbow, ankle sprains, muscle injuries and plantar fasciitis. She also addresses pain affecting the muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints and nerves, using movement and exercise as important components of rehabilitation and recovery.

Ms Hellawell places emphasis on identifying the factors contributing to each patient's symptoms rather than concentrating solely on the site of discomfort. Her approach begins with a comprehensive initial assessment, followed by an individually tailored treatment plan informed by the latest evidence-based techniques. By combining a range of complementary treatments with appropriate movement and exercise, she aims to support recovery, improve physical function, manage pain and help patients maintain their health while reducing the risk of future injuries.