Claire Slater-Gallon

Claire Slater-Gallon is a physiotherapist and osteopath. She finds that the two disciplines really compliment each other. "Because I am both a physio and an osteopath, I always get asked what the difference is, the short answer is, the two disciplines use slightly different techniques for example, physiotherapists may use more exercise therapy and osteopaths may use more joint mobilisations". The long answer can be found here.

Having worked in the Kew and Richmond area for over 10 years Claire sees a lot of runners and has a keen interest in treating running injuries especially foot and ankle problems, and knee pain and injuries, such as ACL issues, and the rehab post injury or surgery. Claire has recently completed a Level 4 Strength and Conditioning qualification and recommends booking personal training with her to get your strong, for your goals.

Claire is also passionate about helping people realise their full potential, fear plays a big role in the return to activity such as sports or even just walking. Pain, or the fear of falling can really limit a person's rehab potential. Movement tends to gravitate towards safe, slow, and predictable, which is perceived as less harmful. Your movement and your belief in how you move is essential in keeping you strong and resilient for sports, for walking, and for life as you age.

Claire also runs a business called Roll Your Shoulders, which involves a visit to your workplace to teach you to move!

I believe that the feet and toes play an essential part in your overall movement. There are many bones and joints in the feet and they each need movement. When they move well they are strong enough to walk, run, jump and stop you from falling. When they don't move well or you aren't connected to them, they become weak and it can effect your overall movement and stability.

Claire has taught foot and ankle techniques to first team physiotherapists at Premier League Football clubs. She also teaches Running and Your Big Toe to London Marathon runners with the charity Meningitis Research Foundation.

One of Claire's proudest acomplishments was being a lead physiotherapist treating dancers and musicians at the 2012 London Olympics Opening and Closing Ceremonies.

Call or text Claire on 07811 454 495 or email info@getstrongphysio.com.