About Me

Dr Will Rizk  (BSc MSc PhD DipBMP)

My predisposition for low back pain inspired me to upskill as a therapist to understand why such pathologies exist. Being a personal trainer as well requires me to function physically to a high level and so understanding how to manage both this pathology and pain in general is essential, especially for how I can help you.


How do I work with you?My scientific background has infused in me the importance of evidence-based practice, which lead me to qualify in - and practise - these 3 highly respected disciplines (see below for full details):      •   Bodymaster Method® practitioner
      •   Sports and Clinical Therapy
      •   Sports Massage TherapyFrom these fields, I use the following 4-step model:      (1)   assess and establish your likely pathology
      (2)   treat the symptoms and the cause
      (3)   conduct the required number of treatments
      (4)   provide a tailored exercise program


The result?A highly effective, results-focussed approach to get you moving and performing at your best, delivered by one of the best educated and skilled therapists in this industry.

(1) Bodymaster Method® practitioner

Created by the renowned osteopath John Gibbons, this is one of the most rigorous, evidence-based qualifications in the world for understanding the biomechanics of the body. This gives the practitioner the knowledge to deduce the likely nature of the pathology, to highlight what needs to be treated and why.

(2) Sports & Clinical Therapy

By applying industry-standard tests and assessments to understand the physiological status of the patient, and using any of these tools:      •   kinesiology taping
      •   instrument assisted soft tissue mobilisation
      •   joint mobilisation (grades I-IV)
      •   neuromuscular electrical stimulationwe can safely and effectively provide significant pain-relief and mobility improvements.

(3) Sports Massage Therapy

A field in its own right, sports massage therapy is the gold-standard for rehabilitation work, and acts as an invaluable, additional tool to the methods listed above. The benefits are well-documented, including:      •   substantial pain relief
      •   improving mobility
      •   proper muscle functioning
      •   accelerating tissue reparation

Location

Based about a 1m walk from Wandsworth Town station and inside the fabulous London Massage & Movement (336 Old York Road, SW18 1SS), I operate inside a business that is by-invitation only, ensuring a safe space for you to be treated.

Results

Client success stories include rehabilitating:    •   chronic plantar fasciitis
    •   low back pain
    •   dozens of different types of muscle-strainsall of which greatly improved their quality of life and ability to lift significantly heavy weights pain-free (including 130kg deadlifts).