Career-ending injury to Paralympic silver with thephysiopro

GB's Jodie Grinham celebrating her Silver medal for Archery at the Paralympics in Rio 2016

Before working with Matt, I had suffered constant shoulder and neck pain after multiple injuries mixed with my disability. This led to awful alignment to avoid the pain which then led to hip problems and pain when walking. 

Since working with Matt my alignment is partially spot on. I have no pain in my shoulder or neck or when I walk. It has also meant that I could compete and train at a higher level. I could handle more poundage with my bow and shoot higher volumes to progress my competitiveness. 

Matt can understand the issue and get to the root of the problem to stop it from happening again. He adds measures or exercises to help prevent reoccurance. 

Matt is really easy to talk to and doesn't judge you. I wouldn't recommend you go to anyone else. He's honestly the best Physio I have ever worked with and one of the nicest people you would ever meet. 

My biggest surprise with Matt was that being female I didn't think I would be able to connect with him, however, he can make you feel so comfortable and relaxed that gender didn't matter at all. I could talk to him about any issue and he would remain professional and make me feel in a completely safe space. Without this, I wouldn't have got anywhere near the success I've had. 

The 3 main benefits I've had since working with Matt are: 
- I no longer have pain when trying to do daily things or when I train.
- I now have a lot better understanding of my body and how it works and the warning signs of when I'm pushing myself or getting close to causing injury or stress on my body. 
- My stamina and strength has hugely increased as I use my muscles correctly. 

The main thing I would say if you're on the fence about contacting Matt is that he is the most understanding person you could ever meet. Give him a call, he will honestly do all he can to help you. 

I owe Matt so much. This man has honestly changed my life personally and professionally. I don't know where I would be if I hadn't worked with him. He fixed me up and was always there to help me recover from all injuries and illnesses. I have broken the whole right side of my body and been told I might not be able to compete again and yet I have become a paralympic medalist and world champion all due to the treatment I have received from him.

Jodie Grinham, Paralympic Archer

Silver medal, Rio 2016 
Gold and Bronze medals, Paris 2024