Get quick answers about booking, what to expect, and whether you need an assessment first.
Clinic location: 16–17 Little Portland Street, London W1W 8BP (Marylebone / Fitzrovia border).
Conditions I treat
What conditions do you treat?
Common reasons people book:
Running-related injuries
Knee, hip, ankle, foot pain
Back, neck, shoulder pain
Strains and overuse issues
Pain that keeps returning
Do you specialise in running injuries?
Yes. Sessions often include movement analysis, strength testing, and training-load review.
This helps you reduce flare-ups and return to running with a plan.
Can you help if my pain keeps coming back?
Yes. Recurring pain often means the driver hasn’t changed (load, strength, control, or technique).
The goal is to fix the pattern, not just calm symptoms.
What to wear & what to bring
What should I wear?
Sports/gym clothing that lets you move and allows access to the area.
Shorts help for lower body issues.
Do I need to bring anything?
Nothing essential.
If you have it, bring any scan/report details or a quick timeline of symptoms.
Location (Marylebone / Fitzrovia)
Where is the clinic?
TB Sports Therapy
16–17 Little Portland Street, London W1W 8BP
Marylebone / Fitzrovia border.
How do I get there?
Short walk from Oxford Circus, Goodge Street, and Tottenham Court Road.
Buses run along Oxford Street and nearby roads.
Is it close to Marylebone High Street / Regent’s Park?
Yes. You’re a quick walk/tube ride away, which makes it easy to fit sessions around work and training.
Cancellations, insurance, contact
What is your cancellation policy?
Cancel or reschedule up to 24 hours in advance.
Late cancellations may be charged.
Do you accept health insurance or cash plans?
Some cash plans reimburse, depending on your policy.
Always check your plan terms before booking.
How can I contact you?
Phone: 07542372157
Email: info@tbsportstherapy.com
Or use the contact form.
Running pain questions
Why does my knee hurt when I run but not when I walk?
Running places higher load through the knee than walking.
Pain usually appears when the joint is coping day-to-day but struggling with repeated impact.
This often links to strength, control, or training load rather than damage.
Can I keep running with Achilles pain?
Often yes — but the load must change.
Stopping completely usually weakens the tendon.
Running exactly the same usually worsens it.
The goal is controlled loading while it rebuilds tolerance.
Why does my calf tighten during longer runs?
Common reasons:
sudden mileage increase
speed work added too quickly
ankle stiffness
weak calf endurance
It’s usually a capacity issue, not a strain.
Why do injuries appear when training is going well?
Because fitness improves faster than tissue adaptation.
Your lungs adapt in weeks.
Tendons adapt in months.
Pain appears when workload outpaces tissue tolerance.
Should I stretch or strengthen an injury?
Depends on the problem.
Many running injuries are load tolerance issues, not tightness problems.
Stretching alone rarely fixes recurring pain.
General injury questions
Why does pain keep coming back after physio or massage?
Symptoms were reduced but the loading pattern didn’t change.
Unless strength, movement, or training structure changes, the same stress returns.
Is rest the best treatment for injuries?
Rarely.
Short rest can calm pain.
But full recovery requires gradually rebuilding load capacity.
How quickly should injuries improve?
Typical timelines:
muscle strain: 2–6 weeks
tendon pain: 6–12+ weeks
bone stress: longer
Fast improvement usually means symptoms were irritated, not damaged.
Booking & Sessions
Which session should I book?
Pain or injury: book Sports Therapy Assessment & Treatment
Running-related issue: book Running Injury Assessment (Specialist)
Recovery / maintenance: book Sports Massage
Not sure? Message before booking and I’ll point you to the right option.
Do I need an assessment first?
Yes, for most injuries.
Assessment gives clarity on: the cause, what’s loading it, and what to do next.
How do I book an appointment?
Book online via Rehab Guru (fastest way).
Booking link: use your main button across the website.
What happens during a session?
You can expect:
A clear history and symptom review
Movement + strength checks linked to your pain
Hands-on treatment if it helps
A rehab plan you can follow between sessions
How many sessions will I need?
Many people improve in 1–2 sessions.
Others need a structured plan over several weeks (common with tendons, recurring pain, or return-to-running).
You’ll get a clear recommendation after the first assessment.