“ BIG thank you for all of your help over the years, you’ve kept me running and helped me to achieve many of my dreams and for that I am truly grateful!

As an international runner I particularly value that Tim is himself an athlete and understands the importance of getting me back training and competing as quickly as possible.

The treatment I have received from Tim has been great, and I would definitely recommend him to other. X ”

— Alyson Dixon (GB athletics)

This past 2012/13 season, I was hindered by an unusual nagging knee injury that could not be easily diagnosed. I was fortunate enough that Tim was one of physiotherapists that I would see on a regular basis. Despite my constant pain and frustration, Tim helped alleviate the pain and figure out an appropriate solution. He always had my best interests at heart and wanted to make sure I recovered quickly and properly.

Even when I was frustrated, he was empathetic and listened to me whenever I needed it. When my injury was finally diagnosed by means of a proper analysis through a MRI, he helped me manage it and provide me with the proper knowledge to make sure I recovered correctly so I would be able to play volleyball again and remain physically active.

— Emmy Blouin - Women’s Volleyball Coach at Newcastle University / Team Northumbria super8 volleyball team

“I’d highly recommend Tim for anyone seeking a good sports physio. My coach recommended him to me when I developed hip pain that kept getting worse and it turned out to be a wise choice.

Contrasting with various physios I’d been to in the past (including one that commented on my chakra when I had shin pain), Tim’s approach was different. He has always inspired confidence that he can get to the bottom of the problem and then know what to do from there. What I’ve most appreciated is the care he takes to listen and ask broader questions about what’s been going on. He takes into account the bigger picture and doesn’t dismiss those random throwaway comments, “Oh, and that reminds me, this bit hurts sometimes too”! Importantly he understands the will to train and it’s clear from his patience he knows the impact injury can have on many different levels.

For anyone who likes to compete and wants to get going again as quickly as possible with confidence the problem won’t come back, then I’d give Tim a try. Thanks Tim, you’re a star.”

— Lucy Robinson

“The treatment I have received from Tim has been great, and I would definitely recommend him to others. As an international runner I particularly value that Tim is himself an athlete and understands the importance of getting me back training and competing as quickly as possible. I have been able to arrange appointments at convenient times, sometimes even at short notice, and Tim has liaised with other medical staff when I have been at events to ensure my treatment has been consistent.

With the right combination of hands on treatment, and personalised home exercise programs I have been able to recover quickly from injuries, and have hopefully prevented some future problems so I can continue to compete at a high level.”

— Freya Ross (nee- Murray) – GB Olympic marathon 2012

“Following a return from America I was getting pain in my hip and the top of my quad during the first few steps out of the blocks due to tightness which wasn’t resolving with stretching. You showed me a technique of wrapping a mobility band around the area and then doing drill movements to encourage movement between the tissues.

Anyway, I meant to email you ages ago to say that it worked really really well, and it was something I incorporated in to my warm up routine, and after about 10 days the pain went all together. I did carry on doing it from time-to-time just to stay on top of things, but yes, it worked really really well, so thank you very very much for your help. ”

— L Evans international 100m/200m track athlete

2013 was to be my big year! World Age Group Triathlon Champs were coming to Hyde Park September 2013 (the 2012 Olympic course) & I was determined to qualify. Training plan started October 2012, after a good base from Ironman France June 2012 & all went well right up to Christmas! Saltwell 10k was my first “try out” after changing from heel strike to fore foot running at the end of September & that is where my left Achilles went! Went to see Tim & he set me a rehab plan to work in with my training. I stuck to it & I was ready for the Stokesley duathlon at the end of March! Well impressed, especially after knowing how long some fellow athletes had been living with Achilles issues. It had only taken 3 months because I stuck to the plan!

Everything going smoothly again until the Stockton duathlon on 21st April – 16km of fast running on hard tarmac! My Achilles was fine but immediately after I started to suffer with my left plantar fascia. My first qualifier for the Worlds was 02/06 at Chester & then I had 2 more chances after that, but only 3 weeks in between each event – what should I do? Went to Tim again for treatment & advice for how to manage my injury for the 6 weeks left until Chester. However, I didn’t qualify at Chester (nothing really to do with the foot) so everything hung on The Dambuster in 3 weeks time – I finally qualified, but my foot was much worse by the end of it! I had qualified, but could I compete?

Tim then calmly drew up a 12 week plan leading into London which I again followed. Tim was very optimistic & said together we could get me to the start line fit to race & that is what happened! In that 12 weeks I only did 2 run sessions, the majority of the work done on the bike, aqua jogging or cross trainer. I did a lot of strengthening exercises, taping, icing & stretching.

At the World Champs in London I competed in both the aquathlon (5k run) & the Standard Distance Triathlon (10k run) & ran without pain in my foot both times. I did not place as high as I’d hoped as I could not produce the run speed, but I was ecstatic to be able to compete on the world stage & now still move forward positively to next season! My physiotherapist Tim Pigott has been fantastic & very supportive. Thanks Tim!

— Diane Chaney – F4L Triathlon Coaching