Initial assessment
A proper look at what's going on: your history, how you move, and hands-on testing. You'll leave with a diagnosis, first treatment and a written plan.
from £70Physiotherapy · Cheadle, Stockport
Move wellagain.
Careful assessment, hands-on treatment and a plan you actually understand. For sore backs, stiff necks, grumbling knees and runners who just want to get back out.
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Free parking
Our own car park right outside, plus step-free access.
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Evening appointments
Until 8pm Monday to Thursday, and Saturday mornings.
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Insured? We can bill them
We work with most major private health insurers.
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Home exercise app
Your exercises on your phone, with videos. Included free.
01 Conditions we treatAdults & teens 14+
Most aches have a mechanical cause.
We find it, explain it and treat it. If you're not sure whether physio is right for you, call and ask. We'll tell you honestly.
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Neck & headaches
Desk neck, stiffness on waking, tension headaches and pain after a fall or whiplash.
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Shoulder
Rotator cuff problems, frozen shoulder, impingement and that ache reaching overhead.
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Elbow & wrist
Tennis and golfer's elbow, wrist sprains and repetitive strain from work or the gym.
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Back pain
Sudden lower back pain, sciatica, disc problems and the long-term niggle you've learned to live with.
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Hip & groin
Hip stiffness, bursitis, groin strains and pain getting in and out of the car.
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Knee
Runner's knee, ligament and cartilage injuries, arthritis, and rehab after knee surgery.
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Foot & ankle
Ankle sprains, Achilles pain, plantar fasciitis and shin splints.
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Sports injuries & post-op
Muscle strains, return-to-sport testing, and rehab after joint replacements or surgery.
02 TreatmentsPrices from
One clear route from sore to strong.
Everyone starts with a full assessment. After that, most people need between three and six follow-ups.
Follow-up
Treatment, progress checks and updated exercises. Manual therapy, acupuncture or taping where they help, and never just to fill the time.
from £55Sports massage
Deep tissue work for tight, overworked muscles. Good before a race, after a heavy block of training, or for people who sit at a desk all week.
from £40Running injury clinic
Slow-motion video gait analysis on our treadmill, a strength screen and a return-to-run plan built around your next race.
from £95Home exercise app
Your programme on your phone, with short videos, reminders and a log your physio can see between sessions.
Included2.1 For runnersThursday evenings
The running injury clinic
Tom runs the clinic every Thursday evening. He films you on the treadmill from the side and from behind, slows it right down and shows you exactly what your body is doing. Then he gives you a few changes that make a difference, not a list of twenty.
- Video gait analysis, with the footage sent to you
- Strength and mobility screen
- Shoe and training load advice
- A week-by-week return-to-run plan
Your plan, in your pocket
Every patient gets free access to our home exercise app. Your physio builds your programme in clinic, and it's on your phone before you've reached the car.
Book the running clinic03 Your first appointment60 minutes
No rush, no jargon, no surprises.
Your first session is an hour long, so there's time to listen properly. You won't be handed a sheet of exercises and shown the door.
Before you come
- AWear or bring shorts and a vest top, so we can see how you move.
- BBring any scan results, letters or a list of your medication.
- CUsing insurance? Have your policy and authorisation numbers ready.
- DPark free in our car park. The entrance is step-free.
We'll show you what's going onPlain English
- 00 – 10 MIN
We listen
How it started, what makes it better or worse, and what you want to get back to doing.
- 10 – 25 MIN
We assess
How you move, plus strength, joint and nerve tests. Gentle, and we'll stop if anything is too sore.
- 25 – 45 MIN
We treat
Hands-on treatment to ease pain and get things moving. That might be joint mobilisation, soft tissue work or acupuncture, always with your say-so.
- 45 – 60 MIN
You leave with a plan
What's wrong, how long it should take, and two or three exercises loaded into your app.
04 The teamThree of us
Small on purpose. You'll see the same face every time.
Fig. 4a · Cervical
Hannah
Clinical lead · Physiotherapist
Hannah spent nine years in NHS musculoskeletal outpatients before opening Align. She's calm, thorough and especially good with long-standing back and neck pain.
- Special interest
- Spinal pain, acupuncture
- Outside work
- Wild swimming, Lyme Park walks
Fig. 4b · Knee
Tom
Physiotherapist · Running clinic
Tom has run eleven marathons and treated a fair few runners along the way. He looks after knee, hip and foot problems, and post-surgery rehab, and he runs the Thursday clinic.
- Special interest
- Knees, running, ACL rehab
- Outside work
- Parkrun at Bruntwood Park
Fig. 4c · Shoulder
Priya
Sports massage therapist
Priya works with club runners, cyclists and Sunday-league footballers, plus plenty of people whose only sport is sitting at a laptop. Firm pressure, sensible advice.
- Special interest
- Pre-event and recovery massage
- Outside work
- Cycling the Peak District
05 PricingPay on the day
Clear prices. No packages you don't need.
Pay by card after each session. We'll never push you to book more than you need.
Initial assessment
60 minAssessment, diagnosis, first treatment and plan£70Follow-up
45 minTreatment and progress check£55Sports massage
30 minOne focused area, such as calves or upper back£40Sports massage
60 minFull lower or upper body£60Running injury clinic
75 minGait analysis video, strength screen and return-to-run plan£95Four follow-ups
4 × 45 minPaid up front, use within three months£200SAVE £20Home exercise app
OngoingFor every patient, for as long as you need itFreeClaiming on private health insurance?
We work with most major private health insurers. Call your insurer first for an authorisation number, then give it to us when you book. In most cases we bill them directly, so you'll only pay any excess.
06 From our patientsCheadle & around
I'd had a bad back on and off for six years. Hannah explained it in ten minutes better than anyone else ever had, and I haven't had a flare-up since spring.
Tom watched me run for two minutes and spotted it straight away. I ran the Manchester half pain-free four months later.
The evening appointments are what got me through the door. I can come straight from work and park outside. Priya's massages are firm in the best way.
→ Book an assessmentReply within one working day
Tell us when suits, and we'll do the rest.
Send a request and we'll call you back to confirm a time. Usually that's the same day. Most people are seen within the week.
- Phone0161 496 0372
- Emailhello@example.com
- WhereCheadle, Stockport
- ParkingFree, on site
07 QuestionsStill unsure? Call us
Good questions.
The things people usually ask before their first visit.
Do I need a referral from my GP?
No, you can book with us directly. Some insurers ask for a GP referral before they'll cover treatment, so check your policy if you're claiming.
How many sessions will I need?
It depends on the problem, but most people need between three and six follow-ups after their assessment. We'll give you an honest estimate at the end of your first session and review it as you go.
Can I use my private health insurance?
Yes. We work with most major private health insurers. Get an authorisation number from your insurer before your first visit and we'll do the rest. If you're not sure whether your policy covers us, give us a ring and we'll help you check.
What should I wear?
Something you can move in. Shorts are best for hip, knee and ankle problems, and a vest top for neck and shoulder problems. There's a private changing area if you'd like to bring something to change into.
Is treatment painful?
Some techniques can be a little uncomfortable, but we'll always tell you what we're doing and check in with you. You're in charge, and we can stop or change approach at any time.
What if I need to cancel?
Just give us 24 hours' notice and there's no charge. Late cancellations and missed appointments are charged at half the session fee.
Where do you park, and is it accessible?
We have a free car park right outside. The clinic is on the ground floor with step-free access and an accessible toilet. We're a short walk from Cheadle village and on several bus routes.