Optimal Movement - Physical Therapy & Sports Injury Specialists

Huge congratulations to our Level 4 Sports Massage graduates 👏
It’s been a pleasure to work with such a committed and talented group of individuals.

We have new 2026 Level 3 course dates:

27th – 28th June
11th – 12th July
25th – 26th July
1st – 2nd August
🔗 optimal-movement.co.uk/level-3-sports-massage

Still some availability for the week 👇

Physiotherapy
• Wednesday – 9:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm
• Thursday – 11:00am
• Friday – 9:30am, 10:00am, 1:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:00pm

Osteopathy
• Wednesday - 1:00pm

Sports & Remedial Massage
• Thursday – 11:00am
• Friday – 1:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:00pm

If you’ve picked up a ni**le or want to get on top of something before it becomes a bigger issue, we’d be happy to help.
Book here:
https://optimal-movement.co.uk/booking-page

Level 3 or Level 4 Sports Massage — which one should you choose?

Active IQ Level 3 Sports Massage is the foundation.
It’s designed for those starting out or fitness professionals looking to expand their skillset. The course focuses on anatomy, basic assessment, and hands-on techniques for treating non-acute dysfunctional tissue in active clients, allowing you to practise independently as a sports massage therapist.

Active IQ Level 4 Sports Massage is the natural progression and can be completed immediately after Level 3.
It develops more advanced clinical reasoning and introduces joint-specific assessment, deeper soft tissue techniques, and post-acute or chronic injury management, enabling therapists to work with more complex presentations.

Both courses are practical, hands-on, and taught in a supportive learning environment.

Find out more here:
🔗 Level 3 Sports Massage
https://optimal-movement.co.uk/level-3-sports-massage

🔗 Level 4 Sports Massage
https://optimal-movement.co.uk/level-4-sports-massage

Congratulations to our most recent Level 3 Sports Massage group, who have now officially graduated 👏
It was great to see everyone progress through the course and leave with the skills and confidence to move forward.

With that group complete, we’re pleased to share the next course dates for 2026:

Level 3 Sports Massage
8 days over 4 weekends
• 11th – 12th April
• 18th – 19th April
• 2nd – 3rd May
• 9th – 10th May
More info: https://optimal-movement.co.uk/level-3-sports-massage

Level 4 Sports Massage
10 days over 5 weekends
• 6th & 7th June
• 20th & 21st June
• 4th & 5th July
• 18th & 19th July
• 25th & 26th July
More info: https://optimal-movement.co.uk/level-4-sports-massage

If you’re looking to develop practical, hands-on sports massage skills in a supportive learning environment, these courses are a great next step.

Well done to everyone who competed in the Telford 10k 👏
We had a lot of clients out there and it was great to see so many PBs on a fast course.

Also, congratulations to those who took on the Mortimers Forest Trail - a brilliant route and a really well-organised event put on by . Tough terrain, great atmosphere, and proper trail running at its best.

If you’re recovering from a race or planning your next one, we’re always happy to help keep you moving well.
Book here: https://optimal-movement.co.uk/booking-page

Here’s our current availability for the week 👇

Physiotherapy
• Tuesday – 12:30pm
• Wednesday – 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm
• Thursday – 1:30pm

Osteopathy
• Tuesday – 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 5:00pm

Sports & Remedial Massage
• Wednesday – 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm

If you’ve picked up a ni**le or want to get on top of something before it becomes a bigger issue, we’d be happy to help.
Book here:
https://optimal-movement.co.uk/booking-page

Good luck to everyone racing the Telford 10km this Sunday!
It’s a fast course and always draws a strong field - perfect for a winter PB attempt. Whether you're chasing a time or just enjoying the atmosphere, have a brilliant run and look after those post-race legs.
If any ni**les crop up before or after, we’re here to help you stay moving well.
Book here: https://www.optimal-movement.co.uk/booking-page

We have new dates available for our Sports Massage Courses 🙇🏽🙇🏽‍♀️

Level 3:
8 days over 4 weekends:
2026
11th – 12th April
18th – 19th April
2nd – 3rd May
9th – 10th May

Level 4: ONE SPACE LEFT
24th & 25th January
7th & 8th February
14th & 15th February
28th February & 1st March
7th & 8th March

Take a look on our website for more information. Please note, to do level 4, you must have already done a level 3 qualification 📚

🥦 NUTRITION WORKSHOP 🥦

Limited slots available. Hosted by our very own physio, Paola.

📆 20th January
⏱️ 17:30-19:00
📍Optimal Movement
💰£25 (free for Optimal Mover + Members)

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

🥑 How to build a balanced, nutrient-rich diet that supports energy, immunity, and recovery

🥝 The role of anti-inflammatory foods in preventing and managing common injuries

🍉Practical strategies to reduce injury risk through diet and movement

🍓How to listen to your body and fuel it for performance, whether you’re active daily or just getting started

****CHANGE OF DATE****

🥦 NUTRITION WORKSHOP 🥦

Limited slots available. Hosted by our very own physio, Paola.

📆 20th January
⏱️ 17:30-19:00
📍Optimal Movement
💰£25 (free for Optimal Mover + Members)

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

🥑 How to build a balanced, nutrient-rich diet that supports energy, immunity, and recovery

🥝 The role of anti-inflammatory foods in preventing and managing common injuries

🍉Practical strategies to reduce injury risk through diet and movement

🍓How to listen to your body and fuel it for performance, whether you’re active daily or just getting started

Who’s organised this year?! 🎄🎄

It’s never too early to buy the gift of health and we have vouchers suitable for a birthday, Christmas or thank you present. 🎁

Simply head over to our website:
https://squareup.com/gift/5KSD1KXBW9ZVT/order

Click on the amount you would like to buy a voucher for and this can be used on any service we offer ranging from assessments, rehab, sports massage, shockwave or even a workshop!

You can’t get a much better gift in our opinion 🤭

NUTRITION WORKSHOP

Next date for your diary:
📆 25th November
⏱️ 17:30-19:00
💵 £25 but free for Optimal Mover + Members
📍 Optimal Movement - book in via our website

Your host:
Paola Russell – Alongside a depth of experience in exercise therapy, manual therapy techniques and rehabilitation, leading Physiotherapist Paola utilises nutrition and emphaises its importance when treating her patients.

What You’ll Learn:

⭐️How to build a balanced, nutrient-rich diet that supports energy, immunity, and recovery

⭐️The role of anti-inflammatory foods in preventing and managing common injuries

⭐️Practical strategies to reduce injury risk through diet and movement

⭐️How to listen to your body and fuel it for performance, whether you’re active daily or just getting started