I first started using Back2Fitness in 2012 after crash was going to affect me competing in the 2nd round of the World Championships, which after two sessions with Scott I was pain free and won! I had a number of other excellent treatments with Scott during the season and became the 2012 World Speedway Champion. Scott has recently treated and rehabilitated me after a season ending injury in 2013 to be strong and ready for the 2014 season. I recommend Scott highly to everyone and will be using his services in the future.
2012 World Speedway Champion - Chris Holder
I had my first treatment with Scott when I was 12 years old when I noticeably lost speed and form whilst playing football – Scott identified that my hips were mis-aligned, resulting in my body being inefficient, which he fixed and instantly resulted in my return to form. Through my teenage years I have played football and competed in middle distance athletics (cross country, road running and track athletics) to a high standard in both sports – particularly in athletics where I have represented England at Junior level on several occasions in both cross country and on the track, most recently in the 1,500m track event in the Commonwealth Youth Games (U18s) in Trinidad in August 2023 where I ran a personal best (PB) of 3 minutes 46 seconds.
To compete at this level I have always had to train hard which has put stress on my body and resulted in several bouts of injury over the years. When I was 15, I suffered with growing pains, as many teenagers do, resulting in severe pain in my knees. Scott treated me through all these injuries and has always successfully rehabilitated me. He is forensic in his treatment in that he identifies and treats the root cause of injury.
However, mostly I am injury free and continue to have regular treatment with Scott, as this helps with recovery from the intense training I do and with injury prevention. Also, before major races Scott will give me a pre-event massage which helps prepare my muscles for the event – this season I have achieved several PBs following these sessions. As I write this testimonial, I’m approaching my 18th birthday and so have been having treatment with Scott for around 6 years now and in that time, I’ve have been mostly injury free which I attribute to my regular sessions with Scott.
In addition, Scott offers me advice on my training plan – identifying exercises that will benefit me for my specific sport - and he also explains the reason and rationale for the treatment he provides.
I recommend Scott to any teenager who loves playing sport, as I truly believe he will help you to achieve your potential.
Will Rabjohns – Middle Distance Running Athlete, Team England Commonwealth Youth Games
“I met Scott about 5 years ago after suffering one of the worst injuries of my sporting career. I tore all of my hip flexors in an accident and was unable to walk without pain for 6 months. I attended 7 different therapist in the UK & Ireland only to find that a year later I was still unable to walk or run without pain and re-tearing my hip flexors. Scott earned my respect and trust by helping me overcome this injury in a couple of months. He remained an essential part of my training methodology for my first 5K run (a big deal at the time!), then for my half marathon efforts, followed by Marathon and Ironman 70.3. I have noticed as i get older, injuries play more of a prominent role and Scott has helped me continue to get the best out of myself by dealing with “niggles” and small issues before they became bigger problems. I cannot recommend Scott enough - he has an unrivalled passion for what he does which is matched by his knowledge and experience. If you are an athlete in need of a bit of help managing the strains of training or if you find yourself “out of the game” due to an injury - look no further. "
Richard Meade - Amateur Triathlete & Long Distance Runner
I started taking part in triathlons in 2012 as a mature athlete, having done no competitive sport since I left school. At this point Scott was recommended to me and he has been treating me on a regular basis since then. I have since qualified to represent GB in sprint duathlons, winning 2 gold and 3 silvers medals at European and World championships and Scott has kept me injury free throughout this time by giving advice and sorting out problems as they arise.
Sharon Bardsley, Tripurbeck Tri-club, GB representative
“After my knee operation I targeted a return to marathon running. Scott was instrumental in that process, helping manage the recovery and build back phase with all the imbalances that were present. Since seeing Scott I have run three sub-3 hour marathons and feel mechanically sound. I have the confidence that should anything be slightly out of sync I have a wonderful therapist in my corner to turn to and put me back on the right path. Invaluable and an excellent professional.”
Jamie Smalley,
Marathon runner & co-founder of runderwear
Scott has been treating me regularly now for the last few years, and I can thoroughly recommend him. I am a competitive triathlete, and a triathlon coach, and am very aware of the stresses and strains sport can put on our bodies. Scott not only treats the problems, but offers sound advice and exercises that can be completed between visits! I continue to recommend his services to our club members and to the athletes I coach.
Fran Bungay Triathlon Coach and Competitor
"Irish dancing is an energetic and precise sport, and uses the leg muscles to their full capacity. As dance captain of Riverdance, I saw first hand how the therapy that Scott provided helped each and every dancer in the show. Scott's expertise removed leg fatigue and muscle pain and allowed each performer to dance at the best of their ability.
Andy O'Reilly, Dance Captain of Riverdance
"He provided an excellent service in a calm and relaxing environment. He was professional and friendly while attending to our specific needs. After receiving my treatment I felt relaxed ready to perform on stage. "
Emma Warren, Female Principal Irish Dancer
I have been using Scott for over 5 years now, and cannot recommend him highly enough! His depth of experience is second to none & I can definitely say that if it were not for him, my fighting career would have ended many years ago. He is an invaluable part of my training regime.
Former Kickboxing IKF Southern Area Women's Champion Clara Norman
Training for triathlon events and competing regularly for Great Britain as an Age Group athlete puts a lot of strain on my body. I need to know that I am in good condition, that my muscle groups are working to the best of their ability and that minor muscle injuries can be treated early, before they become disabling . Regular treatment from Scott over the past 4 years has helped me to maintain good condition and given me the confidence to race hard when needed, achieving 3rd place in this year’s British triathlon AG championships, 4th place in the European championships and an age group win in the recent Leeds triathlon.
Derek Bardsley, Tripurbeck triathlon club
Twice Rowed the Atlantic Ocean and 1 Solo crossing of the North Pacific halted two thirds of the way from Japan to San Francisco due to sinking. I came into contact with Scott whilst preparing for my latest attempt to row across the North Pacific Ocean (Starting April 2009). I'd developed a severe shoulder injury that was creating major problems with my preparation. Over several months treatment and advice my injury initially became greatly improved before rehabilitating completely, to the point it is no longer an issue at all. In addition to the excellent treatment that was provided to deal with the initial injury, consistent and professional advice and preventitive suggestions have aided me in heading off any possible future problems, which could greatly hinder my project. I would and do wholeheartedly recommend Scott to anyone looking to solve an injury issue or indeed put in place preventative measures to head off a potential injury worry.
M. Dawson, Professional Yacht Skipper, Ocean Rower, Former Royal Marine
As an amateur Ironman triathlete, I have learnt that the rigors of work and a challenging training programme needs to be managed carefully to maintain physical condition.
Preparing for Ironman UK (Sept08) had left me with tight muscles in my back, neck, permanent muscle soreness in the legs, reduced ability to race and train, and a worrying concern of how I'd perform in the 140 mile race (2.4mile swim, 112 mile cycle, and 26.2mile run).
Following sport massage sessions with Scott, I quickly regained the ability to train too my full potential, and arrived at the starting line feeling prepared and confident that I was physically ready.Scott not only treated my ongoing issues, but assessed and found any areas of concern that could have developed into an injury.
I left each session prepared and educated, knowing how to adapt my training to prevent any injuries developing between treatments.Scott clearly takes pride in offering a professional, holistic and individualised approach, whilst offering a relaxed and friendly environment.Massage is not just for the pro's, and whether you have a current injury, trying to avoid future ones, or as part of your bodies MOT, I highly recommend Scott, and the Back2fitness clinic to offer you the advice, care and treatment you deserve.
Scott now has the challenge to help keep me injury free as I prepare for Ironman Brazil (May09) and Ironman UK (Aug09).
E. Scott, Lecturer Practitioner in Critical Care, Poole Hospital NHS Trust, Ironman
Until I was introduced to Scott for treatment I had suffered 7 months of great discomfort after falling heavily causing my piriformis muscle to spasm constantly. This made most movements painful & my pelvis off kilter'!
Even after one treatment I felt immediate relief---not only because of the treatment but also because I had confidence in Scott's ability. I had previously consulted chiropractors, several GPs, physiotherapists & had acupuncture, all to no significant relief.Now 6 weeks down the line & after 5 treatments I have been able to go on an 8 mile hike, back in the gym & chase a tennis ball around the court!
Scott is professional in every way, really listens to the patient, and suggests suitable exercises & I recommend him highly!
B.Baggaley, Retired Nurse Bournemouth Resident, Tennis Player
Scott has been my absolute lifesaver for the last few years. I only wish I had seen him sooner. He has literally kept me up on my feet and still able to enjoy sport, having competed all my life at netball, running and triathlon. As well as being amazing at his job, the best I have ever known, he is also a really nice chap! Worth every single penny.
Jenny Sweetlove, Recreational athlete and Sports Teacher
After the first assessment Scott had identified three specific areas that were causing my two year old problem. Within a matter of weeks the problems had eased and at the age of 52 I was able to get back into playing rugby and enjoying running. Scott has a great ability to interpret your injuries to provide the best treatment and sound professional advice. I would highly recommended Scott to anyone for treatment, even my wife.
P. Thompson, Senior Wimborne Rugby Player and fitness enthusiast.
I suffered from Sciatica for months and had seen my doctor who just prescribed tablets but did nothing to correct the problem. I also saw a chiropractic who could not help. The pain just got worse and worse and it was taking me nearly an hour to become mobile enough to get out of bed in the morning. This seriously affected my ability to lead a normal life. I was at my wits end when I was recommended to Scott. I thought well things can't get any worse. What a good move that was - Scott was so understanding and explained what the problem was and what he could do to alleviate the pain. Over several months, although my improvement was slow, I got better and better and thanks to Scott I am today pain free and able to carry on with my life again. Scott put together an individualised exercise routine for me and his constant care and advice helped me to cope with the pain. I cannot praise his professionalism and his holistic approach to my problem enough and would, without hesitation, recommend him to anyone with back problems.
L. Richell, Lecturer Bournemouth and Poole College, Drama extra for ITV
I started seeing Scott in 2012 when I was training for my first marathon and at that time I was experiencing knee pain whilst running. Scott was able to quickly diagnose and treat the problem, which was the result of muscle imbalances. I was back running pain free almost straight away and went on to complete the marathon that year in 3 hours 19 minutes.
Over the year I've been a regular client and can strongly recommend his services. In particular I've found Scott to be very adapt at preemptively spotting potential issues. He's also very good at explaining the science behind his treatment methods which is important to me. I've always received good honest advice whether in relation to injury prevention or when dealing with an injury problem. Since that initial appointment my running has improved considerably and I'm now gone on to run a marathon in under 3 hours. I put that down to training consistently. strongly aided by Scott's ongoing help and advice,
Barry Trowbridge - Amateur Long Distance Runner
Having suffered with Ankylosing Spondylitis for 4yrs I was slightly sceptical about consulting a Sports Therapist. My treatments with Scott are professional and very beneficial. The ability he has to work on my muscles eases my pain considerably, giving me more movement in my neck and shoulders bringing great relief.
J. Munday, Retired Poole Local.