Calf · Ankle
Calf strain rehab
Four stages from limping to sprinting, with doses and clear move-on tests.
Physiotherapy in East Kilbride Village · 2 Hunter Street
Get strong, get back to it. Nae messing aboot.
Specialist MSK physio, sports massage and acupuncture, with a fully kitted gym in the treatment room. Rehab here means lifting, not lying on a bed being told to stretch. For athletes and for everyone else: half my patients don't play any sport.
- 13years as a physio, HCPC registered
- £45for a 45-minute physio session
- 7days a week, with evenings and weekends
- 5.0★on Google from 153 reviews, plus 292 on Goldie
Reviews
What patients say
5.0★ on Google (153 reviews) · 292 reviews on Goldie · Leave us a Google review
I can't recommend EK Village Physiotherapy enough. Nial was amazing from start to finish.
Fiona M.
Nial explained the best treatment and exercise plan for my injury.
Scott
Nial was very personable and easy to talk to. He went through some exercises to get me started.
Sandra G.
Services
What you can book
New injury? Book a full physio session. The express slots are for returning patients.
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy session45 min£45Assessment and treatment for most muscle and joint problems: hands-on work, exercises and a plan.
Extended physiotherapy1 hr£50For complex, chronic or recurring problems that need a proper look.
Express follow-up30 min£40Returning patients with an existing issue.
Gym rehab & acupuncture
Physio-led strength training1 hr£40One-to-one lifting in the clinic gym, built around your injury.
Targeted acupuncture45 min£45Fine needles to settle irritated muscles and ease pain, alongside your rehab.
Sports massage
Sports massage45 min£45Calves, hamstrings, quads, hips, back, neck and shoulders.
Full body MOT, deep tissue1 hr£50Head to toe, with extra time on the areas you choose.
Express sports massage30 min£30One area, returning clients only.
Massage treats
Mum-to-be MOT, pregnancy massage1 hr£50Back, hips, glutes and shoulders. Because mums need a deep massage too.
Hot stone massage1 hr£50Heated basalt stones to ease tension.
Total body indulgence1 hr 45£75Full body massage plus a traditional Thai foot massage.
Gift vouchers
Give someone a session
Vouchers come two ways, so they work as a gift in person or by message.
- Physicala printed voucher to hand over
- Electronicsent straight to your phone
Get in touch to arrange one. Text 07769 328446, call, or DM on Instagram.
About
Hi, I'm Nial
Easy-going, warm and professional, though I do enjoy a swear word.
I've been a physio for 13 years, and I'm an HCPC-registered specialist in muscle and joint problems (registration number PH105467, which you can look up on the HCPC register). I'll probably talk about food more than your injury, and there's a good chance I'll convince you to start lifting weights.
I've been team physio for rugby and American football sides. These days I regularly treat runners, gym-goers, CrossFit and hybrid athletes, footballers and fighters, and I've got a special interest in keeping fighters on the mat.
Not sporty? You're in the right place.
Half the people I see don't play any sport at all. Sore backs, stiff knees, arthritis, desk necks and aches from years of work get exactly the same attention as the athletes. You don't need to be fit to start, and nobody here will make you feel like you should be.
Outside the clinic I run, lift and train BJJ, so I know what it's like to be desperate to get back to training.
Known for strong hands and very deep pressure. Top two deepest massage you'll ever have. Guaranteed.
Training
- BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
- Acupuncture
- Spinal manipulation
- Advanced soft tissue
- Vestibular rehabilitation
Sports I treat most
- Running
- Gym & weightlifting
- CrossFit & hybrid
- Football
- Rugby
- MMA & BJJ
- American football
Special interests
- Long-standing back pain
- Knee arthritis
- Getting older people lifting weights for the first time
- Getting injured lifters back to training normally
- Keeping fighters on the mat
The clinic
A gym in the treatment room
Rack, cables, free weights and a treadmill, a few steps from the treatment bed. You do your rehab here with me, not just on a sheet of paper at home.
Rehab handouts
Your exercises, written down
The plans I give patients, free to read. Each one is based on current evidence, built on strength through full range, with clear signs for when to move on.
Thigh
Hamstring strain rehab
Lengthening exercises that get you back faster, then Nordics and sprint build-up.
Ankle
Ankle sprain rehab
Walk early, train your balance, and stop it going again.
Back
New back pain: top tips
What to do in the first days, gentle exercises, and when to get help.
On a phone, tap a page to open it full size and zoom in.
Questions
Before you book
What happens at my first appointment?
I'll ask you to tell me your story, and you'll get plenty of time to tell me what's going on. I listen rather than talk at you. Then we assess, treat, and agree a plan you can actually stick to.
Do I need a GP referral?
No. Book directly online or text me. If something needs a GP or a scan, I'll tell you and write to them.
Can I claim on my health insurance?
Yes, if your plan pays back on receipts, such as Healthshield. You pay on the day, I give you a receipt, and you claim it back. Check your own policy's limits first.
What should I wear?
Gym kit. Shorts and a vest or T-shirt so I can see the area, and trainers, because there's a good chance we'll lift something.
What if I need to cancel?
No problem, I'm very easy-going about cancellations. Just text, call or DM me on Instagram. I don't take cancellations by email. If you don't turn up and don't tell me, though, you won't be able to book again.
Do you treat dizziness?
Yes. I'm trained in vestibular rehab for dizziness and balance problems such as BPPV.
Opening hours
When I'm in
Usual hours are below. Check Goldie for live slots.
| Monday | 9:00 – 19:30 |
| Tuesday | 8:30 – 19:00 |
| Wednesday | 8:30 – 19:30 |
| Thursday | 9:00 – 18:00 |
| Friday | 8:30 – 18:15 |
| Saturday | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Sunday | 9:00 – 17:30 |
Find us
2 Hunter Street
2 Hunter StreetThe Village
East Kilbride
G74 4LZ
Getting in: it's a shared building. Come in through the hairdressers, go up the stairs and turn right for the waiting room. There's no lift, so if stairs are tricky for you, text me before you book.
Parking: don't park on Hunter Street during normal parking hours.
Text, don't call
I rarely answer the phone mid-session. A text gets a much quicker reply.
07769 328446
Email: ekvillagephys@gmail.com (not for cancellations)
Instagram: @ek_village_physiotherapy