Kingston Physiotherapy

I had struggled with an ongoing cycling related knee injury for six months. During this time I had consulted two other physios and a knee specialist with no avail. I was almost ready to abandon this much loved, decade-long pastime of mine. Both Mika and Silvia at Kingston Physiotherapy have provided me with first class service for the last two months. Following a course of exercises and hands on treatment, my knee is almost back to full health. I am on a path to resume serious training and competition again in the future. Personable, reassuring and open to ad hoc questions outside of sessions, they have provided the expert guidance (at a fair price) that I was in need of. I cannot thank them enough. If I could recommend 100 stars, I would. 5 will have to do.

I’ve been seeing Mika Basak at Kingston Physio for about 17 years. He is a magic man. He has worked on my lower back, hips, shoulder, elbow and knees. I could give examples in all these areas of how he has helped me but his assistance with my knees has been remarkable. When I first saw met Mika, around 2003, I was 57 and feeling the vulnerability of getting older. Mika helped me strengthen my knees to go skiing. Eight years later, in 2011, arthritis was diagnosed in my left knee. An NHS surgeon at a major orthopaedic hospital, judging the knee seriously impaired, offered to replace it. Mika thought surgery premature and worked regularly on the knee, helping me strengthen it substantially so that, 9 years later, I’ve never needed surgical help. I’ve always recognised Mika’s NHS experience. It helps him to understand the physiotherapy people need after serious illness or surgery (I did have a hip replacement, if not a knee replacement, and Mika helped me recover well, when the brief NHS Physiotherapy I was given came to an end.) I’ve since learned to keep my knees, calves, hips and core strong by regular exercise. But Mika has also introduced me to the Pilates Reformer machine. I use it each week (or twice weekly if my muscles have lost tone through illness or too much air travel). The Reformer has greatly improved my physical strength, balance and mobility. My wife was so impressed by the help I was getting from Mika that she began to see him too. She has been a regular patient for several years. In the Covid-19 context, she is a shielded patient. Mika has been of huge help by visiting her at home to continue the treatment she previously had at his practice. Mika is warm and friendly with a great sense of humour. He is an exceptional person and a brilliant physiotherapist!

Silvia was amazingly helpful with my shin splints ! She has good bedside manner and is Excellent at what she does! Highly recommended

I would strongly recommend Kingston Physiotherapy and especially Silvia. I was in terrible pain with limited mobility in my shoulder, neck and back she was just amazing! She understood the problem instantly and her style and technique was something I had not experienced before. Within one week I had full mobility and pain free. Thank you so much Silvia!

I had a problem with my IT band which was quickly diagnosed and resolved by Silvia in just two sessions. A fair price for the treatment and excellent and swift customer service. Any future problems and I will certainly return.