Our services

Whether you're recovering from an injury, preparing for an event or aiming to stay active, our services provide personalised, evidence-based care to support every stage of your journey.

Physiotherapy appointments

Running gait assessment

Running MOT

Sports massage

Race package

What we treat

You don't need to be a runner to benefit from our expertise. We assess and treat a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, helping active adults move better and return to the activities they enjoy.

Running injuries

Expert assessment and rehabilitation to help you return to running safely and confidently.

Running gait analysis

Detailed assessment of your running technique to identify factors that may contribute to injury or improve performance.

Sports injuries

Treatment for muscle, tendon, ligament and joint injuries across a wide range of sports.

Back & neck pain

Assessment and rehabilitation for acute and persistent spinal pain.

Arm, leg & foot pain

Assessment and treatment for joint, muscle, ligament, tendon and nerve conditions affecting the upper and lower limbs.

Sports massage

Hands-on treatment to support recovery, reduce muscle tension and complement rehabilitation.

Leonie

Accelerate Physiotherapy Director and Clinical Lead Physiotherapist.

HCPC and CSP registered

Antony

Accelerate Physiotherapy Director and Physiotherapist

HCPC and CSP registered

Meet the team

Accelerate Physiotherapy is led by Leonie Shipley and Antony Chan, experienced musculoskeletal physiotherapists with extensive NHS and private practice experience. As runners ourselves, we understand the challenges of injury and are passionate about helping people return to the activities they enjoy.

Trusted by our patients

Helping people move better and return to the activities they love is why we do what we do. Here's what our patients have to say.

I seemed to be haunted with injuries during training for some big events, but a few sessions with Leonie soon had me fixed and on that start line fit and ready. She genuinely cares about your recovery and your success in your events, and offers a first class, warm and friendly service. I highly recommend Accelerate Physiotherapy to anybody whether you’re struggling with an injury or just need a quality sports massage before/after an event…. it is money extremely well spent!

Simon

Experienced Physiotherapists, great communication about appointments & exercises. Set realistic & manageable goals. Would happily recommend to anyone with new or long term injuries/conditions.

Judith

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Was going golfing in 3 weeks and Antony worked wonders making my shoulder/back right again before I went! Brilliant.

Happy patient

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I used Accelerate Physiotherapy (Leonie) in my preparation for the London Marathon 2025. I had issues with calf, achilles and planta fascitis. Sessions there have helped me manage successfully the symptoms. I would thoroughly recommend them, friendly and top quality Physiotherapy

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Your local running & sports injury physiotherapy clinic in Derby

From your first appointment, we aim to provide a welcoming environment where you feel listened to, understood and supported throughout your rehabilitation.

• Private, one to one appointments

• Free on street parking

• Easy access

• Modern clinic