★★★★★ 5.0 on Google · 266 reviews · Chartered Physiotherapists · Leith, Edinburgh
Something’s been holding you back. Let’s find out what… and what to do about it.
A niggle that won’t settle? A plateau after physio? Pain you’ve been working around? This is your next step. Book a 60-minute assessment with our chartered physio-led team, and you’ll leave with plain-English answers and a clear plan.
For anyone managing pain or recurring niggles, feeling like they never quite get back to 100%.
If your body’s been holding you back, read this.
Maybe you’ve never really known what you should be doing in the gym. Maybe you’ve been going for a while but you’re not sure if you’re doing it right. Or maybe something’s been niggling and you’re not sure whether to push through or pull back.
Whatever’s brought you here, you don’t need to figure it out by yourself.
Does any of this sound familiar?
- Something niggles — a knee, a shoulder, a back — and you don’t know whether to push through or back off
- You’ve been told to “just strengthen your core” or “stretch more” and it hasn’t fixed anything
- You’re coming back after injury, surgery, pregnancy, or a long break and don’t know where to restart
- You’ve had physio — NHS or private — and either plateaued, got discharged too early, or never felt you got to 100%.
- You train regularly but not sure it’s working
That’s exactly what the Injury MOT is here for.
You’ve tried Physio. What makes this different?
What you Get: Assess. Explain. Plan.
What you get for £100
In your 60-minute session
A one-to-one assessment with a qualified coach in Lab 1 or Lab 2. We score six movement patterns (squat, hinge, push, pull, single-leg, carry) on a 1–5 scale, talk through what’s going on in plain English, and flag anything that needs physio input.
The day after
A written report of your scores and a short personalised training programme, sent by video, built around your level and your schedule.
If something hurts
If something’s flaring up, we’ll redirect you to a free online physio assessment instead — at no cost, no penalty, no pressure to rebook.
Real People. Clear Progress.
Here’s what happens when you start with clarity — and structure.
Charlotte came in with persistent back pain and a sense that traditional physiotherapy was only giving her short-term relief. The Injury MOT showed her what she could safely do, identified the strength gaps she hadn’t spotted, and gave her a clear plan to work from. Two weeks in, her daily pain has dropped from 5 to 2 and she’s holding a one-minute plank after starting at ten seconds.
Ewan came in dealing with tendonitis, having avoided squatting and movements that pushed his knees over his toes. The MOT showed those patterns were safe to load, picked up no major issues with his form, and gave him the confidence to rebuild. He’s now squatting 50kg with no knee pain and adding weight each session.
Finally understood what was wrong
The Movement MOT highlighted issues with my form that I hadn’t spotted myself. I left with a clear, targeted plan to improve strength, posture and prevent re-injury. Practical, thorough and incredibly helpful.
Clear diagnosis and action plan
I had a great experience with the MOT and the online physio. Both Stuart and Kubo were incredibly supportive, patient, and clear in their guidance. I would highly recommend it to anyone who feels a bit lost when starting their exercise journey and is looking for a structured, confidence-building approach. It really helped me gain clarity and feel more secure about where to begin.
I left understanding exactly what was going on
I had a MOT session with Bradley ans it went great. He explained everything so I could understand what I was doing and had a cool vibe. You can also tell he is very knowledgeable.
Gave me a strong sense of confidence
I had a Movement MOT with Bradley at Health by Science. The session was incredibly helpful and gave me a strong sense of confidence in understanding where my movement and fitness is currently and how best to move forward. Bradley was really friendly and clear and it was a very enjoyable session.
If pain shows up?
If something’s hurting during your assessment, we won’t just push through. We’ll guide you to the right pathway – whether that means adjusting your plan on the spot, or referring you for physiotherapy first.
In the case of recent or acute injuries, we’d recommend starting with a free Online Physio Assessment before your MOT. We’ll make sure you’re in the right place before you do anything else.
When the foundations are solid, true meaningful progress can be made.
What we assess, and why it matters
Almost every niggle, flare-up and plateau shows up in one of six patterns. Grading each one is how we find the actual limiter — not a guess, not a generic ‘strengthen your core’.
Measured on Levels 1–5
Each movement pattern is graded from Level 1 (your starting point, wherever that is) to Level 5 – what we call our “strong enough for life” standard. That’s the level that supports an active lifestyle, protects your joints, and keeps injury risk low, without needing training to become your part-time job!
You can always go further. But beyond Level 5, the extra returns rarely justify the extra time investment for most people.
Your results give us a clear baseline and a clear path forward, meaning no more guesswork.
There’s no pass or fail. Most people who come in with a niggle, an old injury, or a history of back/knee/shoulder pain land between 1 and 3, and that’s useful information, not bad news.
Meet the team behind your MOT
Your Injury MOT session will be led by our specialist physio and PT team, people who work together every day to bridge the gap between rehabilitation and performance. So instead of just a generic screening and recommendations, you’re getting experienced eyes, honest answers, and a bespoke plan built just for you.
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Personal Trainer
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This Is for You If…
- Something niggles — a knee, shoulder, back — and you don’t know whether to push through or back off
- You’ve been told to “just strengthen your core” or “stretch more” or “your glutes aren’t firing” and it hasn’t fixed anything
- You’ve had physio — NHS or private — and either plateaued, got discharged too early, or never felt you got back to 100%
- You’re coming back after injury, surgery, pregnancy or a long break and don’t know where to restart
- You train regularly but you’re not sure it’s actually working
- You lift, but you have no objective idea whether your squat, hinge or pull is actually any good
- You’re new to the gym and the internet has given you 47 conflicting answers
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We don’t just follow best practice, we help develop it. Through our partnerships with local universities and NHS-aligned healthcare providers, we bring the latest rehabilitation research directly into our clinic.
What happens after you book?
Book your Injury MOT
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