Prime Sports Physiotherapy and Wellness

Prime Sports Physiotherapy and Wellness Specialist Musculoskeletal, Orthopaedic, Sports, Respiratory & Women's Health Physiotherapy, and Massage Therapy. Health & wellness.

Clinics based in Balerno, Newhaven & GWC, Edinburgh. Pilates, Yoga & Barre studio and Small Group PT Classes in Balerno.

Feel Good Friday 💬Nothing makes us happier than hearing our patients are back doing the things they love, so this week w...
14/08/2026

Feel Good Friday 💬

Nothing makes us happier than hearing our patients are back doing the things they love, so this week we're sharing some lovely reviews that landed on Google.

One patient came to us in our Balerno clinic with an ankle injury after a fall, struggling with stairs and in a lot of pain. Over six sessions with Sarah, that pain and the mobility issues were nearly gone. They told us Sarah took the time to understand their goals, adapted the treatment as the ankle improved, and even worked their wider health goals into the plan. They also mentioned how easy booking was, how smoothly things went with their health insurance, and how handy the parking was too.

Aseel had two lovely mentions this week too from patients at our Newhaven clinic. One patient came to us with knee and shoulder issues and said Aseel listened carefully from the very first appointment, building a programme that made a real difference within weeks, leaving them feeling completely safe in her hands throughout. Another patient, working on strength in their knee, said the tailored workouts (all easy to follow through our app) brought quick, visible improvements, and that Aseel's professionalism and great sense of humour made all the difference too.

Huge thank you to everyone who took the time to leave such kind words, and to Sarah and Aseel, and the rest of our team for the brilliant work they do every day. This is exactly why we do what we do.

📍 Prime Sports Physiotherapy & Wellness

Join Our Flow! 🧘New Physio-led Yoga Flow class starting Thursdays 10.15am  Balerno.This joins our existing sessions in P...
13/08/2026

Join Our Flow! 🧘

New Physio-led Yoga Flow class starting Thursdays 10.15am Balerno.

This joins our existing sessions in Prime Wellness Studio:
Physio-led yoga flow: Tuesdays, 6.30pm
Yin yoga: Fridays, 6pm
Yoga flow: Saturdays, 9am

Suitable for all ages and abilities, from novice to experienced yogis.

Yoga is a physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in ancient India. Although it has been practised for thousands of years, it has evolved into several different styles.

Vinyasa yoga, also called "flow" because of the smooth way the poses run together, is one of the most popular contemporary styles of yoga. Each movement is synchronised with a breath, and poses can be modified to suit all abilities.

Practised regularly, yoga can help you:
Build strength and stamina
Improve flexibility, coordination and balance
Aid relaxation of the body and mind
Improve sleep
Promote wellness

What you'll need:
A yoga mat (or borrow one of ours)
Comfortable clothing you can move in

Come along and give it a try, all levels welcome. Book at: https://momence.com/u/prime-physio-pilates-ltd-TzAJUt

📍 Prime Wellness Studio, Prime Sports Physiotherapy, Balerno

Feel Good Friday 🎉Exam results week, and while we're all celebrating the students, we wanted to take a moment for the pe...
07/08/2026

Feel Good Friday 🎉

Exam results week, and while we're all celebrating the students, we wanted to take a moment for the people who got them there.

Three cheers for the teachers. The ones who stayed back after the bell, who believed in a child on a bad day, who turned confusion into confidence one lesson at a time. The ones who gave up their evenings and weekends for extracurricular activities, because they knew it mattered just as much as what happened in the classroom. Results days get all the attention, but the work that built them happened quietly, over years, in classrooms and on pitches most of us will never see.

So here's to the educators. Thank you for everything you do, and for the students you'll never stop shaping.

31/07/2026

Feel Good Friday: Next Season Is Nearly Here!
Late summer tends to bring a particular kind of physio enquiry, and it's not just football and rugby, it's swimmers, dancers, hockey players and gymnasts too. After the busyness of summer, pre-season training or a return to sport suddenly comes around, and the injuries we end up treating in September often have very little to do with September itself.
The body adapts to whatever load we give it, and it de-adapts just as quickly. A few weeks of easing back into running, strength work and the movements your sport actually demands will do far more for you than anything on the morning of day one.
If you're heading back into training and want a hand preparing for it, get in touch and we'll find a time that suits.
Recover. Perform. Thrive.

24/07/2026

Feel Good Friday is all about a bit of self care, and this week we're shining a light on massage therapy. Across our Balerno and Newhaven clinics we have five brilliant massage therapists, each bringing their own touch to sports massage and restorative relaxing massage. Every session takes place in our own bespoke massage rooms, tucked within the physio clinics, so you get a proper moment of calm alongside expert care.
Whether you're working out tight muscles after training or just need an hour to switch off, there's a treatment and a therapist to suit you. Sometimes the best thing you can do for your body is simply let someone else look after it for a while.
Book at www.primesportsphysio.co.uk

You don’t have to leave every workout feeling exhausted for it to “count.”Progress comes from showing up consistently ov...
20/07/2026

You don’t have to leave every workout feeling exhausted for it to “count.”

Progress comes from showing up consistently over time, not from pushing yourself to the limit every session. In fact, exercising too hard too often can increase fatigue, delay recovery, and even raise your risk of injury.

Whether your goal is reducing pain, recovering from an injury, improving your fitness, or getting stronger, a sustainable approach is what leads to long-term results.

Small, consistent steps add up to big changes.👣

17/07/2026

Feel Good Friday! Lisa here. Feeling contemplative this week after time off and thinking about what’s my why.
My 3 things to be grateful for this week(not necessarily in this order!): coffee, family and sea air 🌊 What are you grateful for this week?

Feel Good Friday - summer holidays in beautiful weather, with beautiful people in a beautiful country.  Living live slow...
10/07/2026

Feel Good Friday - summer holidays in beautiful weather, with beautiful people in a beautiful country. Living live slowly with no agenda other than happiness 😊

When you’re injured, it’s natural to think the first step is getting an X-ray or MRI. However, not every injury requires...
06/07/2026

When you’re injured, it’s natural to think the first step is getting an X-ray or MRI. However, not every injury requires imaging.

In many cases, a thorough physiotherapy assessment provides enough information to begin the right treatment. We assess your symptoms, movement, strength, and overall function to build a clear picture of what’s going on.

Scans certainly have their place, but they’re most useful when the results will change your diagnosis or treatment plan. They can also show age-related changes that are completely normal and may not be the cause of your pain.

That’s why we don’t rely on imaging alone. We look at the whole picture to decide whether a scan is needed and create a treatment plan that’s tailored to you and your goals. 💙

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Newhaven Harbour
Edinburgh
EH64LX

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 8:15am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 7:30pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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