Rick Porter - The Woodford Physio

About Me

I am a highly qualified physiotherapist with a Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy from the University of Manchester. My professional journey has been enriched by extensive postgraduate education, including a Postgraduate Certificate in Strength and Conditioning and a Master’s degree in Advanced Rehabilitation.

Throughout my career, I have pursued a deep understanding of complex and evolving areas in physiotherapy, studying extensively in:

Movement philosophies
Persistent pain management
Advanced musculoskeletal assessment techniques
Advanced life support
Sports injury management and rehabilitation

What Our Patients Say

My Philosophy

I specialize in providing personalized care, focusing on uncovering the most important and relevant factors for each individual to help them take the next best step in their rehabilitation journey. My approach combines cutting-edge techniques with a strong emphasis on understanding the root cause of an issue, ensuring long-term recovery and resilience.

Academic Contributions

As a passionate educator, I have lectured at prestigious universities, sharing insights through case studies and practical applications of patient management, injury rehabilitation, and medical service delivery. My aim has always been to bridge the gap between theory and practice, inspiring the next generation of clinicians.

Contributions to Women's Rugby

I am proud to have made a significant impact in the field of women’s rugby. I:

Established the first comprehensive audit in women’s rugby
Founded the first Medical Advisory Group dedicated to improving medical service provision across the women’s game
World cup finalist on two occasions with only one player from the original tournament squad unavailable for the final on both occasions
World cup champions in 2014 (losing finalists in 2017)
6 Six Nations titles

These initiatives reflect my commitment to advancing medical standards and ensuring athlete welfare in sport.

Rehab with Rick on YouTube

Watch practical physiotherapy advice, rehabilitation progressions, and simple exercise tips from Rick, based on experience from the NHS, elite sport, and private practice.

New videos are added regularly to help you recover better and move with confidence.

Testimonials

We are delighted to have helped many people stay pain-free and have many 5-star reviews on Google.

I recently injured my elbow at work and it was causing quite considerable pain. It was impacting work that much that I felt I needed the help of a physio. Rick was recommended. He came to my house and ran through some light exercises to see what the problem is and help reduce the pain. Those exercises I have carried on with and the pain has dramatically reduced, giving me much more ability with my manual labour job. I can’t recommend Rick highly enough..

Rick has been a fantastic physio and I would highly recommend him for treatment. His professional manner, knowledge, and his extensive working experience allowed him to piece together, what was in my case, a complicated puzzle. Despite seeing multiple professionals, it was only Rick who was able to pull out pertinent bits of information in order to reach a conclusion and enable the correct management. Thank you!!

Richard at Woodford Physio is exceptional! From the first appointment, his friendly and professional approach put me at ease. He thoroughly assessed my condition, explained the treatment plan clearly, and answered all my questions with patience. The results have been incredible – I noticed significant improvement after just a few sessions, and his guidance on home exercises has been invaluable. Richard’s expertise, holistic approach, and genuine care make him the best physio I’ve ever seen. Highly recommended!

I've just started my physio sessions with rick I'm really enjoying them, I've really valued the time Rick has taken to understand my injury and provide me with a plan and approach. Ricks really helped me to understand the exercises I need to do and the mechanisms by how they improve my injury, fundamentally rick is friendly and approachable and I would definitely recommend him!

Rick is a top physio and has a brilliant set up. He makes you feel super comfortable and spends time asking questions to work out the best approach to take. Would definitely recommend if you're looking for a physio in the Cheshire area.

Rick is very friendly and welcoming, he has an approach to trying to find the issue with various techniques/tests and considering the whole body to try to identify the root cause which is a marked change from other physio appointments I have had. Even after one initial session I’m confident that we’ll get to the bottom of my current issue and maybe spot other legacy issues too!

Rick has helped me come back from a torn ACL to playing squash. He's professional and friendly and I highly recommend him. He has a nice clean studio to work in, and provides a digital copy of your rehabilitation programme to make it easy to do your exercises at home. He has an excellent booking system on his website and has always been very accommodating if ever I've needed change an appointment. I honestly can't recommend him highly enough. We're lucky to have such a good physio in our area 🙂

I have had issues with calf and hamstring injuries over a period of time Quickly and easily booked initial consultation during which ,after a thorough examination ,a number of causes were identified .Rick set out a planned course of action . Very professional but in a relaxed way . Many thanks

I attended the Woodford Physio for the first time yesterday and was assessed and treated by Richard. As a health care professional myself I can say with absolute confidence that Richard did an extremely thorough assessment, explaining his findings and the treatment he was to give. He was kind, thoughtful and professional, and listened carefully to my description of symptoms. I am very impressed by the care I received and would recommend him without reservation.

I contacted Rick for a home visit after undergoing surgery for a full hip replacement. He did a full assessment of my medical conditions both from a pre and post op perspective and provided advice and exercises to support my recovery. I found him very knowledgeable about my conditions and easy to talk to. I would have no hesitation in recommending him.

During my initial consultation with Rick I found him to be very knowledgeable and he made me feel comfortable and relaxed. His initial assessment was comprehensive and thorough. He was systematic in his approach and considered my problem in the context of the ‘bigger picture’ of my life as a busy working parent. I would not hesitate to recommend him to friends and family.

Areas of Expertise

My Commitment

Whether you’re recovering from injury, managing persistent pain, or seeking to optimize performance, I am dedicated to providing the highest standard of care tailored to your unique needs and goals. Together, we’ll create a clear, practical, and empowering path to recovery.

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Book Your Appointment Now

I will guide you through your recovery journey, assisting with personalised care and treatment to bring you the confidence you need to get back to your best. So if you suffer from pain or discomfort anywhere in your body, or if you’d simply like to find out more about what The Woodford Physio can do for you, don’t hesitate to contact us, or use the quick and easy online booking system to make your appointment now.

Our clinic is conveniently located a short walk from the Redrow Estate with parking available. Simply call us on 07595 321858 or email us on thewoodfordphysio@gmail.com.

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