I'm Hannah Davies, founder of HD Sports Rehab, and I provide specialist physiotherapy, sports injury rehabilitation and movement recovery services. At hdsportsrehab.co.uk you'll find my approach to helping clients recover from injury, regain mobility, prevent reoccurrence and support performance goals.
I treat athletes, weekend exercisers, and people recovering from musculoskeletal issues. My work often includes manual therapy, exercise programmes, soft tissue techniques, movement assessment and ongoing rehabilitation plans.
I've always been passionate about movement, biomechanics and helping the body heal. Over my training and work in clinical and sports settings, I saw how many rehab programmes are generic and fail to address individual movement patterns, compensations or root causes. I founded HD Sports Rehab to deliver personalised, movement-aware rehabilitation that aims beyond pain relief toward sustainable function and strength.
I wanted clients to leave my care more resilient, aware and capable, not just "fixed" temporarily. That philosophy guides how I structure care, education and follow-up.
The physiotherapy and sports rehab industry often focuses on treating symptoms rather than addressing underlying movement dysfunction. I noticed several critical gaps:
I wanted to create a practice that bridges these gaps, delivering personalised, movement-based rehabilitation that creates lasting results and empowers clients with understanding.
When HD Sports Rehab began, I offered in-clinic assessments, hands-on sessions and personalised home exercise plans. I built local reputation through referrals from:
I also ensured strong documentation and client education so people understood what to expect and how to progress.
I refined protocols over time, assessment frameworks, injury classification, progression stages, and standardized how I communicate recovery stages to clients. That made the process more consistent and transparent.
One challenge was patient faith, some clients expect fast relief, but effective rehabilitation is incremental. To manage expectations, I introduced an initial education phase: I explain typical timelines, barriers, what influences recovery, and what the client's role is. That reduces frustration.
Another issue was retention, clients often stop once pain subsides, which can lead to relapse. To counter that, I introduced longer programmes, maintenance plans, periodic check-ins and movement reviews to keep people engaged in sustainable habits.
Over time, my client base expanded to include not just those recovering from injury but athletes seeking performance coaching, prehab work, reconditioning and injury prevention. I also started working in collaboration with gyms, coaches and sports teams, offering allied support.
I also produce educational content (blog posts, social media posts, movement tips) to reach people who are struggling with pain or seeking insight into rehab. That content helps prospective clients see my philosophy, methods and the value of a movement-based rehab approach.
I don't just treat the site of pain; I analyse movement patterns, imbalances and interactions, so improvements stick.
I prioritise teaching clients what happens and why, so they understand progression, self care and good practice.
While I draw on evidence, I always translate that into real movement, practical daily routines and sport-oriented tasks.
I view rehab as ongoing, not episodic. Even after the intensive phase, I offer maintenance, check-ups and progression pathways.
The strategies that have proven most effective for growing HD Sports Rehab include:
Through building HD Sports Rehab, I've learned several critical lessons. Start by focusing on outcomes, not treatments, as clients care about what they regain, not what technique you use. Set realistic expectations early by being transparent about timelines, variability, and client responsibility. Build in retention strategies through follow-ups, maintenance plans, and check-ins. Produce educational content so people know why your method is different, and that builds trust.
If starting again, I would make these changes from day one. I would build a stronger content hub earlier with videos, movement breakdowns, and mini guided rehab exercises to attract and educate leads. I would formalize client onboarding materials, including welcome guides, expectation setting, and recovery roadmaps to reduce confusion and anxiety. I would expand networks earlier by connecting with gyms, coaches, and allied professionals to increase referral streams from the start. Additionally, I would develop structured programs sooner with clear packages for different client needs and recovery stages.
I plan to develop structured programmes: "Post Injury Return," "Movement Reset," "Performance Prehab" packages.
I'll deepen content presence with video series, movement tutorials, rehab insights, social media guides.
I hope to partner with sports clubs, coaches and gyms to deliver integrated rehab and performance systems.
I also plan to create online resources (video modules, guided protocols) so clients beyond my local area can engage remotely.
Your treatment at HD Sports Rehab goes beyond just addressing the site of pain. The focus is on analysing your unique movement patterns and imbalances to find the root cause of the issue. This method ensures that improvements are sustainable, helping you build resilience and prevent the injury from returning.
Absolutely. Services are available for everyone, whether you're a competitive athlete, a weekend exerciser, or simply recovering from a musculoskeletal problem. The goal is to help anyone looking to recover from an injury, regain mobility, and improve their overall function.
Pain relief is just the first step. To prevent a relapse, your rehabilitation continues with longer-term programmes and maintenance plans. You'll have periodic check-ins and movement reviews to ensure you stay engaged with healthy habits and maintain your progress long after the initial pain is gone.
A key part of the process is education. You will be taught what is happening with your body and why, so you fully understand your recovery journey. This knowledge empowers you to take an active role in your healing, self-care, and future injury prevention.
Yes. Beyond injury recovery, you can get support for your performance goals. This includes prehab work to prevent injuries before they happen, reconditioning to get you back to your peak, and specific coaching to enhance your athletic performance.
