Sports Injury Clinics in London

Sam Wilde, Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

"Most patients are normal, average, everyday people like me. The problems they have may be sport, work or lifestyle related but the common factor is that they want it to change and get better."

Sam has both an Undergraduate Degree and Post-Graduate qualifications in Physiotherapy. He has worked extensively within the NHS and private practice, hence experiencing a broad range of patients and problems. Sam has a special interest in Shoulders, Backs and Lower Limb overuse injuries. He has worked closely with triathletes, runners, rugby and football players of all levels.

"My interest in Physiotherapy was initially spawned by my desire to work in a job related to sport. When I was 14, I did work experience with a Physiotherapist. After one week I was certain what I wanted to be… and the rest is history. After many years of study and clinical practice, I chose to specialise in sports injuries and musculoskeletal medicine due to my passion for sport and a desire to work with people who are motivated to improve.

The simple things about being a Physiotherapist give me the greatest satisfaction. Meeting and helping people from all walks of life is interesting and rewarding. Getting someone better and knowing it’s because of something you’ve done is obviously a great feeling but Physiotherapy is more than that. It’s about communicating with patients to reduce fear or anxiety, giving them an understanding of why they’ve got a problem or are in pain, and helping them to understand their body and learn how they can use it differently.

Most patients are normal, average, everyday people like me. The problems they have may be sport, work or lifestyle related but the common factor is that they want it to change and get better. Physiotherapy can help guide you, hopefully to a full recovery - but it is a two way relationship. Patients need to understand that they have an active part to play in their rehabilitation. Doing an exercise or changing their desk layout can make all the difference. Buying into this as a patient will aid the recovery process and prevent the problem from returning.

More generally speaking, I like a challenge and pursue new experiences… although sometimes I probably weigh possibilities up a bit much before I do them. I am generally inquisitive and usually want to know more about things and understand why they happen. Being active and participating in sports has always been a part of me and I like the feeling of physical contests and competition."