Sophie Grimes
Sophie Grimes
I qualified in 2020 from St Mary’s University, Twickenham with a BSc in Sports Rehabilitation. I am a member of BASRaT, the British Association of Sport Rehabilitators and Trainers, and have completed APPI Matwork Level One Pilates training.
As a Sports Rehabilitation Therapist, I assess, diagnose and treat a wide range of muscle, joint, tendon and sports injuries, with a strong focus on helping you build strength, confidence and long-term resilience.
I particularly enjoy helping children, teenagers and active adults recover from injury and get back to the things they love. My areas of interest include children and teen sports injuries, lower limb injuries, foot and ankle pain, knee and hip pain, lower back pain, hypermobility-related knee pain, HEDS rehabilitation, bone stress injuries, Sever’s disease, Sinding-Larsen-Johansson syndrome, femoroacetabular impingement and tendon problems such as Achilles and quadriceps tendinopathy.
My approach is friendly, straightforward and empathetic. I like to understand the whole picture – not just your symptoms, but what may be contributing to the problem, including training load, lifestyle, stress, confidence and previous injury history.
I also have a special interest in supporting people after surgery, helping them manage swelling, rebuild movement and gradually restore strength. This may include post-operative rehabilitation, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, and a structured exercise plan so you know exactly what to do at each stage of your recovery.
Alongside rehabilitation, I can also use treatments such as acupuncture, cupping, shockwave therapy and Gaitscan custom orthotics where appropriate as part of your overall recovery plan.
A big part of my role is helping people feel listened to and taken seriously. I know from personal experience how frustrating it can be when an injury is dismissed or not fully understood. At 17, I tore a muscle and herniated a disc in my lower back, but it took time to get the right answers. That experience is one of the reasons I’m so passionate about helping patients feel understood, reassured and confident in their plan.
Outside of work, I try to follow the same advice I give my patients – staying active, building strength and making time for the things I enjoy. I love swimming, going to the gym, trampolining and gymnastics, and I’m also a keen car enthusiast. Over the summer, you’ll often find me at track days or supercar events, and I’m always planning the next change to my own car.