James Kwok

James is a registered physiotherapist from Hong Kong who obtained a BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Manchester before completing an MSc in Physiotherapy at Brunel University London. He is a certified APPI Clinical Pilates instructor and a member of the Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists. He has a strong belief in combining a hands-on approach with personalised rehabilitation programming to help individuals return to pre-injury level and optimise their health. His commitment to staying at the forefront of the latest research ensures his patients receive the most effective and up-to-date care available.

James specialises in a wide range of sports and musculoskeletal conditions, with a primary focus on shoulders and lower limb conditions, ligament injuries, pre- and post-operative rehabilitation, and return-to-sport protocols. His approach is rooted in a holistic philosophy, recognising that physical health is intrinsically linked to overall wellbeing. He integrates manual therapy techniques with Chinese acupuncture and Western dry needling to relieve muscle tension, alleviate pain, and accelerate healing, and incorporates Clinical Pilates and strength and conditioning to build a foundation for long-term health and injury prevention.

James played football at club and international level and was part of the Hong Kong Football national team, and was ranked in the top 20 in top division cross-country races. His firsthand experience as an athlete provides both professional expertise and personal understanding of the challenges that come with sport. With his network of London’s leading orthopaedic surgeons and consultants, James can help guide clients from low-level rehabilitation to peak health and performance.

Areas of Interest: Meniscal injuries, ligament injuries, ACL reconstruction rehabilitation, knee and hip replacement, paediatric and adolescent injuries, hip and knee osteoarthritis, ITB syndrome, runner’s knee, shin splints, Achilles rupture, tendinopathies, ankle sprain, shoulder labral tear, rotator cuff injuries, shoulder instability.

Skills & Techniques: Dry needling, acupuncture, strength and conditioning, Clinical Pilates, shockwave therapy, electrical muscle stimulation, Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training.