Tracey Russell, Chartered Physiotherapist
Clinician Profile

Tracey Russell, Private Online Physiotherapist

Chartered Physiotherapist
20+ Years' Experience MSc Sports & Exercise Medicine HCPC Registered

I've spent over 20 years treating everyone from professional athletes to weekend runners and office workers. I'm currently Lead Academy Physiotherapist at Northampton Saints RFC.

Specialisms
Musculoskeletal Injury Complex Rehabilitation Return-to-Activity Planning Post-Concussion Care
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Why Clients Choose Me

Elite-sport physiotherapy, for everyday life

I give every client the same standard of care I give professional rugby and Olympic athletes. That might be a weekend runner with a niggling injury, an office worker whose desk set-up is causing pain, or someone working through a longer rehab plan after surgery.

Every session is online. You get a personalised exercise programme and video demonstrations, so you know exactly what to do between appointments. I don't work from a fixed script. I review and adjust your technique, loading and goals as you improve. I see private physio clients online from Nottingham, Northampton and across the UK, so there's no travelling and no waiting room.

One-Off or Ongoing

Book a single assessment for a specific problem, or a rehab bundle if you need a longer, structured recovery.

Workplace Health

DSE and workstation assessments that fix pain at the root, which is often your set-up, with a written report for your employer.

Sport & Performance

Return-to-activity planning and post-concussion care, drawing on two decades of working pitch-side at professional level.

About Me

Physiotherapy shaped by elite sport

I've been a physiotherapist for over 20 years, and I'm Chartered. In that time I've treated professional athletes, weekend runners, office workers and plenty of people in between.

Right now I'm Lead Academy Physiotherapist at Northampton Saints RFC. Before that I led medical services for Wasps Academy and Nottingham Rugby, and I've worked pitch-side in Premiership rugby, with British Canoeing's Olympic programme and in county cricket. Working at that level taught me to be rigorous and evidence-based, and I bring that to every client. It doesn't matter whether the goal is getting back to five-a-side, recovering from surgery or simply moving without pain.

My clinical focus is musculoskeletal injury, complex rehabilitation and planning a return to activity, including after concussion. I have an MSc in Sports and Exercise Medicine from the University of Nottingham and a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy from Sheffield Hallam University. I still guest lecture on postgraduate sports medicine and rehabilitation courses, which keeps me up to date with new research and techniques.

I've also spent years training and mentoring junior physiotherapists. With every client I start by making sure I properly understand the problem, then build a plan that fits around your life.

Areas of Focus

Clinical specialisms

Musculoskeletal Injury

I assess and treat back, neck, shoulder, hip, knee and ankle problems, tendinopathies and soft-tissue injuries. Read more about back pain physio.

Complex Rehabilitation

Structured, progressive rehab for longstanding problems and recovery after surgery.

Return-to-Activity Planning

A graded return to sport, work or everyday activity, built around your specific goal.

Post-Concussion Care

Graduated return-to-play management after concussion, informed by the protocols used in elite sport.

Background & Qualifications

Training & experience

  • Lead Academy Physiotherapist — Northampton Saints RFC (current)
  • Head of Medical Services — Nottingham Rugby (previous)
  • Lead medical services — Wasps Academy (previous)
  • MSc Sports and Exercise Medicine — University of Nottingham
  • BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy — Sheffield Hallam University
  • HCPC registered (PH63691) · Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP 068509)
Services Offered

My appointments

30 minutes · Online

Initial Assessment

A full musculoskeletal assessment, then a personalised exercise programme with video demonstrations sent after the session.

£55
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20 minutes · Online

Follow-Up Session

We check your technique, progress your loading and adjust the plan as you improve.

£40
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4 sessions · Online

Rehab Bundle

An initial assessment plus three follow-ups, the most cost-effective way to work through a structured rehab plan.

£160
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30 minutes · Online · Report included

Workstation & DSE Assessment

An assessment of your home or office workstation, with practical adjustments on the spot and a written report you can keep or share with your employer.

£80
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Book an appointment with me

Book a 30-minute initial physiotherapy assessment — £55.

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