# Full Motion Physio

> Expert physiotherapy in Manchester's Northern Quarter. HCPC & CSP registered. Specialising in sports rehabilitation, post-surgical care, and musculoskeletal injury treatment.

## About

Full Motion Physio is a private physiotherapy clinic based in Manchester, UK, founded by Khuram Amin, a fully qualified physiotherapist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).

The clinic offers in-clinic physiotherapy appointments, treating patients ranging from professional athletes to individuals recovering from surgery or managing everyday musculoskeletal conditions.

Patients have direct access to elite-level gym equipment on site, allowing rehabilitation programmes to be progressed under expert supervision in a fully-equipped strength and conditioning environment, from early-stage recovery through to return-to-sport.

## Key Information

- **Practitioner**: Khuram Amin, BSc Physiotherapy, HCPC Registered, CSP Member
- **Clinic Address**: Sevendale House, 5-7 Dale Street, Manchester, M1 1JA
- **Phone**: 0161 241 2384
- **Email**: info@fullmotionphysio.co.uk
- **Opening Hours**: Monday–Friday 9:00am–7:30pm; Saturday–Sunday 9:00am–5:00pm (open 7 days a week)
- **Appointment Types**: In-clinic only
- **Facilities**: Elite-level gym equipment available on site for rehabilitation
- **Accessibility**: Lift access to the basement floor. A few steps at the building entrance. Wheelchair access available.

## Services

### Sports Rehabilitation
Specialist physiotherapy for athletes across running, football, rugby, boxing, MMA, tennis, padel, and golf. Sport-specific return-to-play programmes.

### Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
Comprehensive post-operative physiotherapy following hip replacement, knee replacement, ACL reconstruction, meniscus repair, rotator cuff repair, shoulder labrum repair, Achilles tendon repair, and ankle ligament repair.

### Common Injuries
Treatment for everyday musculoskeletal conditions including lower back pain, neck pain, ankle sprains, and shin splints.

### Vestibular Physiotherapy
Specialist assessment and treatment for dizziness, vertigo, and balance disorders, including BPPV, vestibular neuritis, labyrinthitis, cervicogenic dizziness, and Menière's disease. Treatment uses canalith repositioning manoeuvres (the Epley manoeuvre, Semont manoeuvre, and BBQ roll), the Dix-Hallpike test for diagnosis, and gaze stabilisation through vestibulo-ocular reflex (VOR) training. Delivered in line with ACPIVR clinical guidelines.

### Performing Arts Physiotherapy
Specialist care for dancers, musicians, and stage performers, addressing the unique physical demands of the performing arts.

### Laryngeal Physiotherapy (Vocal Massage)
Specialist soft tissue therapy for singers, opera performers, theatre actors, voice actors, choir leaders, and heavy voice users. Targeted manual work around the larynx, suprahyoid muscles, jaw, deep cervical region, shoulders, ribs, and breathing muscles to manage vocal load, recover between performances, and protect long-term vocal health. Delivered alongside (not in place of) voice coaching or speech and language therapy.

## Insurance Providers Accepted

Full Motion Physio is recognised by all major UK private health insurers, including:
- AXA Health
- Bupa
- Aviva
- Simplyhealth
- Medicash

Patients should contact their insurer for an authorisation code before booking. The clinic invoices insurers directly where possible.

## The Full Motion Method: Five Principles

1. **Listening**: Unhurried, careful attention to the patient's full story
2. **Accuracy**: Thorough diagnostic assessment using validated clinical tools
3. **Understanding**: Clear explanation of diagnosis and treatment plan
4. **Planning**: Personalised rehabilitation programme with measurable goals
5. **Caring**: Empathetic, supportive care throughout the recovery journey

## Pricing

- 45-minute in-clinic consultation: £60. Standard physiotherapy session including diagnosis, hands-on treatment, and a tailored treatment programme.
- 60-minute in-clinic consultation: £75. For complex cases requiring detailed assessment and a longer hands-on session.
- 5-session block booking (5 × 60 min): £340. Saves £35 compared to single bookings; ideal for structured rehabilitation; non-refundable but transferable; valid for 6 months from the date of booking.
- Medical referral letters: £20. Available on request for onward referral or imaging requests.
- A £25 deposit secures each appointment, paid via a secure payment link and deducted from the final balance. Fully refundable with at least 24 hours' notice.
- GP referral not required. Patients can self-refer directly.
- Private health insurance accepted from all major UK providers (see Insurance Providers Accepted above).

## Location Notes

The clinic is located on the basement floor of Sevendale House in Manchester's Northern Quarter. Lift access available. A few steps at the entrance. Wheelchair access available.

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.fullmotionphysio.co.uk)
- [Sports Physiotherapy Manchester](https://www.fullmotionphysio.co.uk/sports-physiotherapy-manchester): sports injury rehabilitation and structured return-to-sport in Manchester's Northern Quarter, from acute injury through strength and conditioning with elite gym equipment on site.
- [Physiotherapy Manchester City Centre](https://www.fullmotionphysio.co.uk/physiotherapy-manchester-city-centre): private physiotherapy in the heart of Manchester (Sevendale House, Dale Street, Northern Quarter), covering everyday, sports, post-surgical, and specialist care, open seven days a week, no GP referral needed.
- [Services](https://www.fullmotionphysio.co.uk/services)
  - [Initial Assessment](https://www.fullmotionphysio.co.uk/services/initial-assessment)
  - [Manual Therapy](https://www.fullmotionphysio.co.uk/services/manual-therapy)
  - [Exercise Rehabilitation](https://www.fullmotionphysio.co.uk/services/exercise-rehabilitation)
  - [Sports Massage](https://www.fullmotionphysio.co.uk/services/sports-massage)
  - [Laryngeal Physiotherapy (Vocal Massage)](https://www.fullmotionphysio.co.uk/services/vocal-massage)
  - [Dry Needling](https://www.fullmotionphysio.co.uk/services/dry-needling)
  - [Return-to-Sport Testing](https://www.fullmotionphysio.co.uk/services/return-to-sport-testing)
- [Pricing](https://www.fullmotionphysio.co.uk/pricing)
- [Common Injuries](https://www.fullmotionphysio.co.uk/injuries/common)
- [Sports Injuries](https://www.fullmotionphysio.co.uk/injuries/sports)
- [Surgery Rehabilitation](https://www.fullmotionphysio.co.uk/injuries/surgery)
- [Vestibular Physiotherapy](https://www.fullmotionphysio.co.uk/injuries/vestibular)
- [Performing Arts](https://www.fullmotionphysio.co.uk/injuries/performing-arts)
- [Methodology](https://www.fullmotionphysio.co.uk/my-method)
- [Performance Gym](https://www.fullmotionphysio.co.uk/facilities)
- [Blog](https://www.fullmotionphysio.co.uk/blog)
- [Contact](https://www.fullmotionphysio.co.uk/contact)
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.fullmotionphysio.co.uk/privacy-policy)

## Articles

- [How Long Does Physiotherapy Take to Work?](https://www.fullmotionphysio.co.uk/blog/how-long-does-physiotherapy-take-to-work): honest, realistic timelines for physiotherapy. Most people feel some improvement within the first two to four sessions or few weeks, but full recovery ranges from a few weeks for minor problems to several months for post-surgical or long-standing issues. Explains that feeling better is not the same as being better (rebuilding strength and tolerance is what stops recurrence), rough timelines by situation (acute strains, back/neck pain, tendons, post-surgery), how many sessions are typical (often 4-8 for common problems), what speeds recovery (doing the exercises, consistency, load management, addressing the cause) versus what slows it, and when to reassess if it is not working. The biggest lever on the timeline is consistency between appointments.
- [Neck Pain: Causes, Tech Neck, and How Physiotherapy Fixes It](https://www.fullmotionphysio.co.uk/blog/neck-pain-causes-and-treatment): most neck pain is non-specific mechanical pain, not damage, and settles well. "Tech neck" is real but the driver is sustained, unbroken positions and load exceeding the neck's current capacity rather than posture being "wrong"; the evidence does not support one correct posture. Covers what neck pain is, why desks and phones aggravate it, movement over rest, how physiotherapy fixes it (assessment, hands-on, progressive strengthening, workload tweaks, reassurance), why scans are usually unhelpful, and the red flags (trauma, arm weakness/numbness, balance or bladder/bowel changes, weight loss/fever/night pain) that need prompt care.
- [How to Choose a Physiotherapist in Manchester](https://www.fullmotionphysio.co.uk/blog/how-to-choose-a-physiotherapist-manchester): how to pick the right physiotherapist, covering HCPC registration, CSP membership, matching a clinician's specialism to your injury, what good assessment and treatment look like, post-operative rehabilitation, facilities, location, and reviews. Self-referral does not require a GP referral in the UK.
- [Shin Splints in Runners: What MTSS Really Is and How to Fix It](https://www.fullmotionphysio.co.uk/blog/shin-splints-mtss-in-runners): most shin splints are medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS); the root cause is nearly always load exceeding the body's current capacity, from running as though you have always run and ramping up too fast rather than building up gradually. Covers symptoms, how it differs from a stress fracture, the red flags, and how physiotherapy fixes it through load management and progressive calf and foot strengthening. Running has boomed around Manchester (Northern Quarter, Deansgate, canal towpaths).
- [Lower Back Pain: Causes, Treatment, and When to Worry](https://www.fullmotionphysio.co.uk/blog/lower-back-pain-causes-and-treatment): most lower back pain is non-specific and not dangerous; why staying active beats bed rest, why routine scans are usually unhelpful, how physiotherapy (assessment, exercise, education, hands-on) helps, and the red flags (cauda equina, unexplained weight loss, fever, cancer history, major trauma) that need medical care.
- [Physiotherapy in Manchester's Northern Quarter](https://www.fullmotionphysio.co.uk/blog/physiotherapy-northern-quarter-manchester): the clinic at Sevendale House, 5-7 Dale Street, M1 1JA; how to find it, parking and transport, what to expect from a first appointment, and the conditions treated.
- [Do You Need a Referral to See a Physiotherapist?](https://www.fullmotionphysio.co.uk/blog/do-you-need-a-referral-to-see-a-physiotherapist): no GP referral is needed to self-refer to a private physiotherapist in the UK; how NHS and private routes differ, insurance considerations, and the red-flag symptoms that need a doctor first.
- [Physiotherapy vs Chiropractic vs Osteopathy](https://www.fullmotionphysio.co.uk/blog/physiotherapy-vs-chiropractic-vs-osteopathy): an honest, evidence-based comparison of the three professions, how they overlap and differ, what the research says, and how to choose based on your problem and the individual practitioner.
- [Sciatica: Causes, Symptoms, and How Physiotherapy Helps](https://www.fullmotionphysio.co.uk/blog/sciatica-causes-symptoms-and-treatment): what sciatica is, its causes (disc, stenosis) and symptoms, the reassuring prognosis, how physiotherapy helps by keeping you active, and the cauda equina red flags that need urgent care.
- [ACL Injury Recovery: A Complete Physiotherapy Guide](https://www.fullmotionphysio.co.uk/blog/acl-injury-recovery-guide): anatomy, surgery vs conservative care, full rehab timeline, and return-to-sport criteria.
- [Meniscus Injuries: Understanding Your Knee's Shock Absorbers](https://www.fullmotionphysio.co.uk/blog/meniscus-injuries-guide): tear types, when surgery is and isn't needed, and how rehab restores function.
- [Physio Tips for Staying Healthy While Working From Home](https://www.fullmotionphysio.co.uk/blog/working-from-home-physio-tips): evidence-based advice on protecting back, neck, and posture during desk work.
- [The 10 Most Common Injuries in Boxing](https://www.fullmotionphysio.co.uk/blog/common-boxing-injuries): injury patterns, treatment, and prevention for boxers.