Sports & Injury Clinic Offering A First Class Experience

Dave was my physio at both Bradford City and Huddersfield Town and has been a great help to me in my career as a professional footballer.  At Bradford City, Dave’s skills as a physio helped me to return to full fitness much earlier than expected following surgery on my ankle.  He helped me to stay motivated and worked me hard both in the gym and out on the grass.  As a former professional footballer himself, his knowledge of the game and his ability to create challenging but enjoyable rehab sessions was a real strong point.

Last season (2016 – 2017) Huddersfield Town won promotion to the Premier League – an unbelievable achievement for the club.  The players and staff spurred on by an incredible support, all played their part in the fairytale ending at Wembley Stadium in May.  The physio department, comprising of Dave and Ian Kirkpatrick, worked tirelessly all season to ensure all the first team squad were prepared for every training session and every game.

Dave was a dedicated and very popular member of the backroom staff at both Bradford and Huddersfield and, although we have both moved on to pastures new, remains a friend (and occasional golfing buddy!).  I would recommend him as a physio to both keen sportsmen and sportswomen as well as to the general public.

I have known Dave for 5 years.  I suffer from osteoarthritis and more recently have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis.  Both of my knees have been replaced and Dave worked with me before the operations to relieve pain, strengthen my knees and maintain movement.  Post-operation Dave helped me to manage my pain, and to regain strength mobility and function.  His skills and knowledge have contributed to a great recovery.

His combination of techniques, exercise, mobilisation and his use of electrotherapy to manage my pain have all helped to improve my quality of life.

I went to Dave with a back problem, which had left me bent double and unable to walk/shuffle unaided. Following a single session, I was walking relatively normally; the transformation was a huge relief and I actually went for a walk after the therapy.  The provided exercises cleared the issue completely. I particularly respected the attitude of ‘I think we have solved the problem’ rather than let’s make another unnecessary appointment, which in my experience seems to be the tactic of some in the profession.

On Monday 12th March I thought my goal of completing the Virgin London Marathon 2018 had ended.

After falling and seriously damaging ankle ligaments that night, my call to the BUPA triage team on Tuesday 13th March led me to believe I would be lucky to make the start line (6 weeks later).

Unperturbed I contacted Dave Hanson for advice, who treated me immediately within 24 hours and most importantly with a ‘can do’ positivity that lifted my spirits of still being able to run the Marathon.

Miraculously, I was running again following further treatment and rehab within 10 days of the injury. This included specialist treatment via the Game Ready ‘boot’ which swiftly reduced inflammation in the ankle joint.

This physical turnaround truly would not have been possible without Dave Hanson’s input, energy and determination to help me achieve my goal.

In particular, Dave went out of his way to assist and deliver treatment via a home visit on a weekend when most physios are typically unavailable and despite travelling during the worst snowfall we have had in many years.

I would highly recommend Dave Hanson for physio advice, treatment and going the ‘extra mile’ in delivering individual personalised treatment.

Thankfully I did complete the Marathon on 22nd April and again wish to pass on my gratitude to Dave Hanson of Haworth Physio & Sports Injury Clinic for his assistance in getting me ‘Marathon Run Ready’.