SENIOR PHYSIOTHERAPIST, TEAM LEADER & PILATES INSTRUCTOR
Claire Chaplin
I have always loved sport and exercise and I have participated in many sports and had injuries myself. Studying through University I loved learning about the body and how to get the best sporting performance.
This lead me to complete a degree in Physiotherapy, as I have a particular interest in injury prevention and rehabilitation from everyday aches and pains to sporting injuries.
After qualification in 2010, I worked with a number of local sports teams including football and rugby teams. For five years I enjoyed working in the NHS. I completed hospital rotations, worked on the orthopaedic ward, cared for the elderly, for children with learning disabilities as well as for outpatients with musculoskeletal problems, and also worked in community physiotherapy . This has given me an in-depth understanding of other medical issues that sometimes limit recovery or that mean rehabilitation needs to be adapted to each individual.
Over the last five years I have specialised in musculoskeletal physiotherapy and have gained experience treating a variety of issues from postural muscle imbalances to injuries from the acute to chronic stages.
Other treatments within physiotherapy which I use include muscle rehabilitation, strengthening, stretching, proprioception training, one-to-one APPI Pilates exercises, manual therapy, ultrasound, taping, K-taping, massage, ergonomics assessment, acupuncture and dry needling.
For over three years I have taken exercise classes for shoulder and back rehabilitation and osteoarthritis groups, with great feedback.
I am registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. I regularly attend evening lectures and courses to make sure my current practice and skills are up-to-date and evidence-based.
I have experience working with clients who have suffered from persistent or recurrent pain. I have a special interest in musculoskeletal issues and injuries of all levels, injury prevention and rehabilitation back to an active lifestyle. I believe in a holistic approach to recovery, incorporating the mind and body and other professionals if required to get the best results for the client.
Some of my personal interests are sports, animals and going to music festivals and concerts.
BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science
Member of the CSP and HCPC
Kinesiology Taping
Acupuncture and Dry Needling
Gait Scanning
Sports Injuries
Post Surgery
Postural Issues
Pilates for Runners
Upper and Lower Limb Injuries
Core Muscle Strengthening
Testimonials.
Testimonials.
Claire was excellent. Listened to my problem and after a deep tissue massage and taping she got me to the start of the half marathon raring to go, and my Achilles gave me no problem throughout. Would definitely recommend.
I had been suffering with pain in my foot (plantar fasciitis) for several months. Within 3 sessions with Claire my foot was so much better, I was given great advice, the treatment was professional and I am very grateful. Thanks so much.
Perfect balance has been very professional throughout my treatment, there is no massive waiting list and I feel like the treatment has been helping since day one. Claire is a great physio and would highly recommend her to anyone.
Having suffered for a few years with increased shoulder problems and having visited a few other physio’s, I booked an appointment with Claire. Within 10 mins Claire was able to pinpoint the root of the problem and get straight to work. My shoulder is now close to being back to full strength and I have no doubt that after a couple more sessions will be good as new. I then went to Claire with a 6 year Squash injury on my ankle which had really flared up. On that day, I went in hobbling with pains to my knee and hip, one session with Claire and the next day, no pain in my ankle, knee or hip. Absolutely fantastic and cannot recommend her more highly, she’s a little miracle worker!
My daughter had a netball injury and we originally saw Claire Chaplin who was very good.
I was suffering from shoulder pain. I was treated by Claire Chaplin who was friendly, knowledgeable and thorough with my treatment. Following 4 weeks of pain I am glad to say my shoulder is in good working order, allowing me to get back to work and training. I would like to thank Claire for her first class help and advice and would have no hesitation recommending her and the Perfect Balance Clinic.
Claire is very good and very professional, she is helping me get over a very bad broken femur.
Very pleased with the treatment I received. I had been suffering from a lower back problem and visited Claire who quickly diagnosed the problem and provided me with the treatment and information I needed. Over the course of 3 sessions my back massively improved and was able to resume normal training. Would definitely recommend.
Claire was allocated as my physio and she is incredible beyond words. She has taken time and care to fully understand the problem I was facing and has resolved the issue, which to date I was advised was not resolvable. Even with the restrictions related to Covid-19 she provided regular thorough support, providing web sessions to run through exercises and management techniques as well as check on progress. I have felt cared for and supported, and would not hesitate on recommending Claire and Perfect Balance Clinic!
Claire has been treating me for ankle ligament damage which is disrupting my hockey season. She has been very supportive and thorough in her treatment plan whilst giving me a realistic expectation of my recovery time. Wouldn’t think twice in recommending her.
I had my knee brace fitting yesterday, really pleased with it. Really impressed at your and the Perfect Balance Clinic’s service, absolutely first rate!
Had hamstring pain for several months. Just 4 hands-on sessions and the cause was identified and “ironed out”. Next time I hope to go for a preventative massage rather than wait for something to go wrong!
As it stands I’m up to 12.5k and running faster than I expected and with no soreness or issues anywhere. Thanks to Claire for all the advice and treatment, and for understanding my desperate need to run/walk as much as I could while managing my weight loss and the rehab.
This course of physiotherapy by Claire has impacted my everyday life massively. From my first appointment she has been very thorough, she went through my entire medical history with me and explained in detail how she is planning my programme according to that and the reasoning behind why and how it is different to the ‘standard program’.I am back to 90% full range of movement and am now able to complete everyday tasks with ease. For example, I am now able to lift my arm to put on my deodorant (which I was not able to do before). Claire has been brilliant at setting goals specific to me and that would challenge me. She was able to motivate me and explain how each exercise would contribute to functional tasks and every time offered to video the new exercises in each session so I could see how they should be done. She also showed me regression and progressions of my exercises not only from her own exercise plan she made for me, but also from my NHS physio, she truly went above and beyond on multiple different occasions. An example of this is she always allowing me to email her with any issues, concerns or additional progressions and regressions in-between appointments.Another major point I have taken away from our sessions is the advice and education Claire has given me in every session she would tell me the reason behind everything and would do linking to both the major muscle groups and the more intrinsic muscles.Claire also helped explain her clinical reasoning to my daughter who is an aspiring physiotherapist in her second year of study at university. In summing up Claire has been fantastic her sessions have truly improved my quality of life and I am able to continue with everyday life with minimal pain and almost full range of movement.
Great experience, especially since this was my first time ever having any physio. Was immediately put to ease and constantly felt like I knew what to expect. Immediate results, and hopefully long term ones too!
I woke up this morning with ZERO BACK PAIN – and it took me an hour to realise it! Thank you so much again. I hope you know just how much you change peoples lives!
I attended Perfect balance for a recent back injury. They were brilliant. Very professional and really empathetic. Such a quick response to my enquiry and on line meeting to assess my needs and then a quick turnaround on an appointment. I feel so much better as a result. Highly recommended
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To discuss how Claire Chaplin may be able to help you or to book in for an appointment, please fill in the following form and we will be in touch soon.
If you have any questions, you can also call us on 0800 0724 012.
