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Youth Physiotherapy Clinic

The Youth Physiotherapy Clinic is a specialist clinic run by Consultant Physiotherapist Daniel Elias. Daniel has a passion to deliver a specialist, bespoke service to young people to keep them involved in the sport or physical activity that they enjoy!

Dan is a highly experienced Physiotherapist with over 16 years of clinical experience across the NHS, private practice, and elite sport. He initially completed a BSc in Sport & Exercise Science at the University of Hertfordshire before qualifying as a Physiotherapist with a BSc from St George’s, University of London. Dan went on to complete an MSc in Sports Injury Rehabilitation at the University of Salford, where he trained under Olympic Games Physiotherapists.

Dan specialises in youth physiotherapy and sports injury rehabilitation, working with athletes across all levels. For the past 10 years Dan has worked with England Athletics both nationally and internationally, supporting athletes from Under-13 to Under-20 level. His role involves assessing and treating young athletes, as well as liaising closely with parents and coaches to ensure effective, long-term injury management.

Alongside his clinical practice, Dan is a respected national and international lecturer in youth athletics. He has delivered presentations on:

  • Overtraining in the Youth Athlete;
  • Common Injuries in the Adolescent Athlete;
  • ACL Rehabilitation in the Youth Athlete;
  • Patellofemoral Pain in the Youth Athlete.

Dan is also a seasoned presenter and has featured on industry-leading podcasts, including PhysioTutors and Physio Network, where he has discussed The Role of Physiotherapy in Youth Athletes, as well as delivering a masterclass on Rehabilitation of ACL Injuries in Young Athletes.

Dan is passionate about providing comprehensive, developmentally appropriate assessments tailored to the growing child. He aims to identify both acute and long-term contributors to injury, considering growth and maturation alongside factors such as school demands, sleep, nutrition, and lifestyle, all of which can influence recovery.

Rehabilitation should be engaging and enjoyable. Dan designs individualised rehabilitation programmes that not only support a safe return to sport but also enhance movement skills, build confidence and develop long-term awareness to help young athletes navigate growth and reduce future injury risk.

Opening hours at Sports Training Village

  • Monday 5-9pm.
  • Thursday 5-9pm.

Home visits available on request.

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