Sports Injury Clinics in London

Kate Mahony, Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

“Injuries not only bring frustration, but also impact upon performance and quality of life…”

Kate holds a Masters Degree in Physiotherapy and a Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise and Sport Science) at the University of Sydney. In addition to this she is currently completing a Masters in Sports Physiotherapy. Kate has worked with numerous sporting teams both in Australia and the UK since moving to London in 2007. On arrival in the UK Kate initially began working with the Harlequins Rugby League Club and in private practice before joining the Pure team in 2008. In 2009 travelled with the Australian team to the World University Games in Belgrade, working with the Men’s and Women’s Waterpolo teams. K. No stranger to elite sport, Kate played netball in the England National league for the Brunel Hurricanes in 2007/08. Since retiring from netball she has found a new sporting passion, joining a triathlon club in London and completing her first season is 2009Kate has a special interest in athletes participating in endurance sports such triathlon, cycling and running and as well as post operative shoulders, knees and ankles. She has worked with athletes from triathlon, athletics, rugby, netball and football from local to international level.

‘I truly love my job and am passionate about being a world class Sports Physiotherapist. I knew from a young age I wanted to be a physiotherapist and be involved in sport professionally. I find the evolution of the profession provides me with continual motivation to improve my knowledge and skills. I have been fortunate enough to participate in a number of sports at a reasonable level and know the advantage of having a medical team with the best expertise. Injuries not only bring frustration, but also impact upon performance and quality of life; which in turn motivates me to ensure that every client I see, from average Joe to the elite athlete, is treated and managed to best practice standards.

When working with elite athletes I enjoy both the pressure and challenge of ensuring their return to sport is optimal and also finding the small deficits which can prevent re-injury in the future, or even better, improve performance. Their motivation and commitment to rehabilitation can be inspiring. At the same time, I get immense satisfaction from treating the average person who may be aspiring to compete in a fun run, or something as simple as having a pain free lower back. In a lot of ways, treating elite athletes is similar to treating the ordinary individual – the aim of physiotherapy is always for the quickest possible path to being pain and injury free, and preventing the problem from occurring again.

On a personal level, I love to travel and meet people from all around the globe. I am very competitive, love a challenge and am always looking for something new to take on. I am lucky enough to have a hugely supportive family and two very clever sisters who keep me on my toes. I enjoy the pace and social aspects of life in London, although I do miss my family - not to mention going down to the beach for a surf on a sunny Sydney day!’