First Class BSc (Hons)
First Class Honours degree in Sport and Exercise Therapy from Coventry University.
SPORTS THERAPY ONE
About Stuart Sahan
Clinical Sports Therapist in Kenilworth specialising in the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal pain and injury.
I work with people of different ages and activity levels, from runners and recreational athletes to people dealing with the physical demands of work, everyday life or a recurring problem.
SPORTS THERAPY
Assessment, treatment and rehabilitation
Sports Therapy is not just about treating sports injuries. It combines assessment, treatment and rehabilitation to help people manage pain, recover from injury and return to the activities that matter to them.
As a Clinical Sports Therapist, my role is to assess musculoskeletal pain and injury, consider factors that may be contributing to the problem and develop an appropriate plan for recovery.
Depending on your needs, this may include hands-on treatment, exercise rehabilitation, strength and mobility work, movement advice, education and guidance around returning to activity.
MY APPROACH
Looking at the wider picture
Good rehabilitation starts with understanding what is happening and what you want to get back to.
Pain and injury do not always exist in isolation. Your activity, training, work, previous injuries and other factors can all be relevant when understanding a problem and planning rehabilitation.
That is why I combine clinical assessment with a person-centred approach. My aim is to explain the findings clearly, help you understand your condition and agree on practical next steps that are appropriate for you.
BACKGROUND & QUALIFICATIONS
Clinical, rehabilitation and exercise experience
My professional background combines Sport and Exercise Therapy, rehabilitation, exercise and endurance running coaching.
Graduate Member of the STA
Graduate Member of the Sports Therapy Association (MSTA), supporting professional standards and continuing professional development.
England Athletics Endurance Running Coach
England Athletics Endurance Running Coach with a particular interest in endurance running and running biomechanics.
Personal Training & Fitness
Level 3 Personal Trainer and Level 2 Fitness Coach qualifications supporting exercise-based rehabilitation and conditioning.
WIDER EXPERIENCE
More than 20 years working in healthcare
Alongside my Sports Therapy background, I bring more than 20 years of experience working in healthcare, including frontline and leadership roles within adult substance misuse services.
Working extensively in behaviour change strengthened my communication, active listening and person-centred approach. I have also completed additional training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Person Centred Counselling and Solution Focused Brief Therapy. These are not services I provide within the clinic, but the experience continues to influence how I communicate, educate and support people through rehabilitation.
RUNNING & PERFORMANCE
A particular interest in running
Running is a particular area of professional interest. Alongside my clinical work at Sports Therapy One, I also run Run Fit Coach, where I provide online running coaching across the UK, alongside one-to-one running coaching and running biomechanics assessments in Coventry and Warwickshire. This combines my background in Sport and Exercise Therapy with my experience as an England Athletics Endurance Running Coach.
CLIENT EXPERIENCE
“I always look forward to my Sports Massage sessions with Stuart. He’s such an attentive listener that I often leave feeling like I’ve had a Sports Massage and a talking therapy session all in one. I always walk away feeling better, both physically and mentally.”
YOUR APPOINTMENT
What to expect at Sports Therapy One
Every appointment is individual, but the process starts with understanding the problem, assessing what is relevant and agreeing on the most appropriate way forward.
Listen
We discuss your symptoms, medical history, activity, previous injuries and what you would like to achieve.
Assess
Your assessment may include relevant movement, strength, mobility, joints and soft tissues to help build a clearer clinical picture.
Treat & Plan
Where appropriate, treatment can begin during the appointment before we agree on rehabilitation, activity guidance and your next steps.
SPORTS THERAPY ONE
Ready to book an appointment?
If you are dealing with pain, recovering from injury or need help returning to activity, you can view available appointments and book online.
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