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Assess & benchmark
Define the diagnosis, your goals and the measures that matter: symptoms, movement, strength and function.
BUPA-recognised
WPA accredited
MCSP & HCPC registered clinicians
Rehab, done properly.
For over a decade, Lower Limb Clinic has been Belfast's specialist destination for foot, ankle and lower limb diagnosis and treatment: podiatry, diagnostic ultrasound, 3D-printed orthotics, shockwave therapy and ultrasound-guided injections.
Physiotherapy has always been the missing step. A precise diagnosis and a targeted intervention get you out of pain. Good rehab is what keeps you out of pain, and gets you back to running, sport and life without fear of relapse.
Our specialist physiotherapy service closes that loop. Whole-body rehab, head to toe, delivered by Rory McIntyre, a Donegal-born, Glasgow-trained Chartered Physiotherapist in Belfast, in the same building as the clinicians who diagnosed you.
Our REBUILD Plans of 6, 8 or 10 appointments turn that rehabilitation into a staged pathway: establish your baseline, restore capacity, build strength and power, then re-test against the demands of work, life or sport.
And no, it is not just feet and legs. Your pain rarely starts where you feel it. A sore knee can begin at the hip, a stiff back can show up in your stride. So we assess and treat the whole kinetic chain, from neck and shoulders to back, hips, knees and feet, not just the part that hurts.
Meet your physiotherapist
Rory McIntyre
Chartered Physiotherapist · MCSP · HCPC Registered
Now booking
Rory is a Chartered Physiotherapist (MCSP) and HCPC Registered Physiotherapist leading our physiotherapy service. Originally from Donegal, he qualified with an MSc in Physiotherapy at the University of Leeds and brings nearly a decade of specialist experience from Glasgow and Australia.
In Glasgow, Rory worked as a Highly Specialist Physiotherapist in Rheumatology at NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, and as Lead Physiotherapist for the National Axial Spondyloarthritis Society, rare expertise in inflammatory joint conditions that sits alongside our existing MSK podiatry pathway.
Alongside rheumatology, Rory has a strong background in MSK and sports injury rehabilitation, with previous work supporting British Athletics middle-distance runners and professional soccer teams. He is now based at our Ormeau Road clinic in Belfast.
Qualifications: BSc(Hons) Physiology & Sport Science, MSc Physiotherapy (Leeds)
Registrations: MCSP, HCPC PH117503, Physio First member
Specialisms: Rheumatology, MSK, sports rehab
Based at: Belfast (Ormeau Road)
Three specialist pathways
Lower Limb & Upper Limb Physiotherapy
Our physiotherapist is trained in the full scope of musculoskeletal rehabilitation. Choose the pathway that fits your problem, or book an assessment if you're not sure.
Lower Limb Physiotherapy
Feet, ankles, shins, calves, knees and hips. Plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy, shin splints, ITBS, PFPS, post-orthotic rehab, return-to-running programmes.
- Running & sports injury rehab
- Tendinopathy loading programmes
- Post-injection & post-shockwave rehab
- Post-surgical lower limb rehab
Upper Limb Physiotherapy
Shoulders, elbows, wrists and neck. Rotator cuff rehab, frozen shoulder, tennis and golfer's elbow, post-surgical shoulder rehab, neck and upper back pain.
- Rotator cuff & shoulder rehab
- Tennis & golfer's elbow
- Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)
- Post-surgical shoulder rehab
Rheumatology Physiotherapy
Inflammatory arthritis, led by a former NHS Highly Specialist Physiotherapist in Rheumatology. Axial spondyloarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis.
- Axial SpA & ankylosing spondylitis
- Rheumatoid & psoriatic arthritis
- Flare planning & exercise
- Works alongside your rheumatologist
Your first appointment
One injury section, two doors. Back, hip, knee and whole-body problems start with Rory. Foot, ankle and heel problems start with the podiatry team.
Injury assessment · Podiatry-led
Foot, Ankle & Heel
Podiatry team · Lisburn Road & Ormeau Road
£140· 60 minUltrasound included
Book this for:
- Heel pain and plantar fasciitis
- Achilles tendinopathy
- Ankle sprains and instability
- Shin splints and stress injuries
- Forefoot pain: Morton's neuroma, metatarsalgia
- Big toe pain: bunions, stiff big toe
- Flat feet and tibialis posterior problems
- Orthotic-related problems at any level
- Diagnostic ultrasound scan on the day, no extra charge
- Pressure plate gait analysis and biomechanical testing
- Staged recovery plan built with you
- First treatment in the same visit
Injury assessment · Physiotherapy-led
Back, Hip, Knee & Whole Body
Chartered Physiotherapist Rory McIntyre · Ormeau Road
£70· 45 min
Book this for:
- Low back pain and sciatica
- Neck and shoulder problems
- Hip and groin pain
- Knee injuries: ligament, meniscal, kneecap pain
- Muscle and tendon strains above the ankle
- Post-op rehab and return to sport
- Full movement and strength assessment
- Plain-English explanation of what is going on
- Staged recovery plan with an honest session count
- Treatment starts in the same visit
The knee call: Knee pain books the physiotherapy assessment, unless it's clearly driven by your feet (orthotic history, foot symptoms alongside it). In that case, book the podiatry assessment.
Not sure whether your problem is podiatry or physiotherapy? Pick either assessment. If it belongs with the other clinician, we move you across ourselves and you never pay for the same assessment twice.
What makes our physiotherapy different
There are plenty of good physios in Belfast. Here's what you get when your physio shares a building with the clinicians who diagnosed you.
Objective testing, not guesswork
VALD ForceDecks force plates and VALD muscle dynamometry give us real, measurable data on your strength, power, asymmetry and readiness, the same technology used by Premiership football clubs, Olympic programmes and elite sports medicine departments.
Integrated with diagnostic ultrasound
Our physiotherapists work alongside clinicians trained in musculoskeletal ultrasound. When imaging clarifies a diagnosis, it happens in the same building, not a six-week waiting list.
One clinical pathway, end-to-end
Assessment, imaging, shockwave, injection therapy, custom orthotics, hands-on physio and rehab, coordinated by one team. No referral loops, no lost information.
Specialist, not generalist
We focus on musculoskeletal and sports injury rehab. Running injuries, tendinopathy, post-injection rehab, post-surgical rehab, return-to-sport programmes.
MCSP & HCPC registered
Our physiotherapy service is led by a Chartered Physiotherapist (MCSP) who is an HCPC Registered Physiotherapist, the two regulatory standards that matter for private physiotherapy in the UK.
Elite sports medicine technology
Testing, not guessing.
Our specialist assessments use VALD force plates and VALD muscle dynamometry, the same objective testing technology used by Premiership clubs, Olympic programmes and the world's leading sports medicine departments. Every rehab decision is anchored to real data.
VALD ForceDecks: force plates
Dual force plates that measure ground reaction force, jump height, landing asymmetry, single-leg power and reactive strength. Used to baseline your injury, track rehab progress objectively and make evidence-based return-to-play decisions.
- Single-leg hop & jump testing: asymmetry detection
- Countermovement jump: lower limb power
- Squat & isometric force curves: strength deficits
- Landing mechanics: re-injury risk screening
VALD muscle dynamometry
Precision strength testing for every major muscle group in the lower and upper limb. Quantifies deficits, asymmetry and progress in Newtons, not subjective 'feels 80%' guesses. Cited in virtually all modern return-to-sport protocols.
- Rotator cuff strength testing: shoulder rehab
- Quadriceps & hamstring strength: ACL & knee rehab
- Calf strength & endurance: Achilles tendinopathy
- Grip strength: tennis / golfer's elbow & hand rehab
Objective baseline testing at assessment, repeat testing at key rehab milestones, and exit testing before return to sport or full activity. You'll see the numbers move, not just feel different.
How our physiotherapy works
A structured approach to rehab: no guesswork, no generic exercise sheets, clear progression.
Detailed clinical assessment
Every course of physiotherapy starts with a full subjective and objective assessment. History, functional testing, movement analysis and, where indicated, diagnostic ultrasound.
Manual therapy
Soft tissue techniques, joint mobilisations and targeted manual therapy where it adds value to your rehab, always in combination with active exercise, never as a stand-alone fix.
Evidence-based exercise prescription
Structured progressive loading programmes for tendinopathy, strength and stability work, sport-specific conditioning. Exercises you can actually follow and progress week on week.
Return-to-activity planning
Whether you're a recreational runner, a weekend golfer or returning from surgery, we build a staged plan with clear milestones and measurable markers of readiness.
The REBUILD method
Rehab with a destination, and the data to guide you there.
Every REBUILD Plan combines clinical physiotherapy with practical sports-science principles. We establish a baseline, progress the right physical qualities and repeat relevant measures so decisions are based on your response, not a calendar or guesswork.
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Restore capacity
Settle the problem without losing momentum, then rebuild mobility, control and foundational load tolerance.
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Build strength & power
Progress resistance, speed and complexity when your response and repeat measures show you are ready.
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Return & sustain
Re-test against your baseline, prepare for real-world demands and leave with a long-term plan.
We measure what matters to your goal
Depending on your diagnosis, that can include pain and function scores, range of motion, strength, repetitions, hop or movement tasks, and VALD ForceDecks or DynaMo testing. Your results help set the next stage; the technology never replaces clinical judgement.
Current rehabilitation research, applied to your diagnosis
6, 8 or 10 appointments · one staged pathway
Choose your REBUILD Plan
Start with a £70 assessment. At your assessment your physiotherapist gives you an honest number of appointments, and your plan is built to that number. Plan prices are for the sessions after your assessment. Pay as you go is always available, but the plans give us the continuity to benchmark, progress and re-test against your goals.
REBUILD Plan
From £48 / appointment
6 to 10 appointments after your £70 assessment
Connected appointments for non-tendon injuries, post-operative rehabilitation and return to activity.
- Your 45 min assessment first, then 6, 8 or 10 30 min sessions
- Baseline measures and planned re-testing
- Staged strength, movement and capacity progression
- Criteria-led return to work, activity or sport
| Appointments | Per appt | Plan | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | £50 | £300 | £30 |
| 8 | £48.75 | £390 | £50 |
| 10 | £48 | £480 | £70 |
£70 assessment when you book. Your plan price is then fixed and paid in full once your plan is agreed
Complete within 16 weeks.
Tendon REBUILD Plan
From £62 / appointment
6 to 10 appointments after your £70 assessment
Our core pathway for selected persistent tendon conditions where progressive loading and ESWT are clinically appropriate.
- Your 45 min assessment first
- 4 × 30 min Tendon Rehab + ESWT visits
- Then 2, 4 or 6 30 min physiotherapy reviews
- Rehabilitation progressed inside every ESWT visit
- Condition-specific strength and function re-testing
| Appointments | Per appt | Plan | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | £70 | £420 | £50 |
| 8 | £65 | £520 | £60 |
| 10 | £62 | £620 | £70 |
£70 assessment when you book. Your plan price is then fixed and paid in full once your plan is agreed
Complete within 16 weeks.
Prefer to pay as you go?
Tendon Rehab + ESWT
An integrated tendon appointment combining staged rehabilitation progression and ESWT for selected persistent tendon conditions. ESWT is offered only after assessment where the evidence and your diagnosis support it.
£90
30 min · existing patients
REBUILD Plans are optional, for self-paying patients and recommended only after assessment; the number of appointments is a clinical judgement made at your assessment. Plans are paid in full and are a commitment to the whole course: unused appointments are not refunded and must be taken within your plan window. Insurance-funded appointments are billed per session and remain subject to your insurer's terms. Tests and treatments are selected for your diagnosis; no specific technology or outcome is guaranteed.
Conditions we rehabilitate
Whole-body physiotherapy, from back and neck to shoulder, hip, knee and foot. Common examples:
Also treating: post-shockwave rehab, post-injection rehab, and orthotic-supported rehab programmes. Meet our Belfast physiotherapist, Chartered Physiotherapist Rory McIntyre.
Book your physiotherapy appointment
Physiotherapy Injury Assessment: Back, Hip, Knee & Whole Body. £70, 45 min, at our Ormeau Road clinic. When you book you can:
- See live availability and pricing
- Self-refer, no GP or consultant referral needed
- Leave with your plan agreed and exercises emailed as videos
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about physiotherapy at Lower Limb Clinic.