Swiss Cottage NW3 · Gym and sport rehab
Your rehab, right where you train
Our clinic is inside Swiss Cottage Leisure Centre, so your physio plan can lead straight back to the gym floor, the pool and the sports hall.
Quick answer: most gym, swimming and court injuries we see at Swiss Cottage come from load going up faster than the body can adapt, not from one bad rep. Complete rest rarely fixes them. What works is calming the pain, then rebuilding strength step by step until you can do what you came to the centre to do. Because our clinic is inside the leisure centre, we can build that plan around the equipment, pool and classes you already use.
A physio clinic inside the leisure centre
Our Swiss Cottage Leisure Centre clinic sits inside the centre on Adelaide Road, a few minutes from Swiss Cottage Jubilee line station. Inside the centre there’s a 25 metre, 8 lane pool, a two floor gym with a functional training zone, studios for yoga, Pilates and cycle classes, plus a sports hall used for badminton, squash and pickleball.
That matters more than you might think. Patients often tell us they’ve been given a sheet of exercises somewhere else and never quite worked out how to turn it into a proper session. When your physio is in the same building as your gym, we can show you exactly which machines, weights and pool sessions to use and when.
A look at our clinic inside Swiss Cottage Leisure Centre
The injuries we see most from centre users
Gym shoulder pain
Rotator cuff, shoulder impingement
Pressing, overhead work and pull ups when the shoulder blade muscles aren’t keeping up. Preventing shoulder pain
Lifting back pain
Low back strain
Deadlifts, squats and kettlebells, often after a jump in weight or volume. Back pain and sciatica
Knee pain
Kneecap and tendon pain
Squats, lunges, step classes and the cycle studio. Knee pain guide
Swimmer’s shoulder
Shoulder tendon pain
More lengths, a new stroke or a swim plan for an event. Swimming injuries
Racquet sport injuries
Calf strain, tennis elbow, ankle sprain
Badminton, squash and pickleball all ask for quick stops and changes of direction. Tennis elbow guide
What our patients tell us
The most common thing we hear is “I didn’t do anything different”. When we look back together there’s nearly always a change: a new programme, a heavier lift, an extra class each week or getting back into the pool after a long break.
A misconception we correct a lot is that you have to stop training altogether. For most gym and sports injuries, we’d rather keep you training around the problem while we fix it. That might mean swapping barbell presses for cable work for a few weeks, or swimming with a pull buoy while a sore shoulder settles.
Our physios love it when rehab and training become the same thing. The goal isn’t just to get you out of pain, it’s to get you back to the session you enjoy, stronger than before.
How to train around an injury
- Change one thing at a time: new programme, more weight or extra classes all at once is a classic recipe for a niggle.
- Keep what doesn’t hurt: most people can keep training other body parts, or swim and cycle, while one area recovers.
- Use pain as a guide: mild discomfort that settles by the next day is usually fine during rehab. Pain that builds session to session is a sign to adjust.
- Build back up gradually: add weight, reps or distance in small steps rather than jumping straight back to your old numbers.
- Get early niggles checked: problems caught in the first couple of weeks are usually quicker to sort.
Training on hold?
See our Swiss Cottage team inside the leisure centre and get a plan that keeps you moving.
At a glance
| Where we are | Inside Swiss Cottage Leisure Centre, 4a Adelaide Road, NW3 3NF. |
|---|---|
| Getting here | A few minutes from Swiss Cottage (Jubilee line), with South Hampstead and Chalk Farm close by. |
| Centre facilities | 25 metre pool, two floor gym, studios and a sports hall. |
| Most common trigger | A jump in training load, not one bad session. |
| Leisure centre membership | Not needed to see our physios. |
Watch: advice from our Swiss Cottage physios
Short, practical videos from the BOOST PHYSIO team. If an exercise makes your pain worse, stop and ask your physio for the right version for you.
3 exercises for returning from a running injury
Knee exercises our physios recommend
Shoulder exercises for over 50s
Why progressive loading matters after injury
Meet your Swiss Cottage Leisure Centre team
Four clinicians see patients at our Swiss Cottage Leisure Centre clinic. You can book with any of them online.
Jason Hui
Senior Physiotherapist, Swiss Cottage and Kensington
Jason has worked in hospitals and private practice in Hong Kong and London. He combines hands-on treatment and bespoke exercise with shockwave, acupuncture and taping.
Setareh Radfar
Chartered Physiotherapist, Swiss Cottage
Setareh worked as a gym instructor before training as a physio, so she knows how to turn rehab into a gym session that fits you.
Travis Egerton
Senior Physiotherapist, Hampstead and Swiss Cottage
Travis has worked with high-level rugby and ultimate frisbee teams. His interests include post-surgical rehab, especially ACL reconstruction, as well as movement analysis.
Dan Burgin
Sports Rehab Therapist, East Finchley and Swiss Cottage
Dan combines sports massage and joint mobilisation with strength and conditioning. He has worked with football teams including at tournaments abroad.
Every tool for your best recovery
At BOOST PHYSIO, we believe your best recovery comes from having every tool available, not relying on just one. Our physiotherapists combine hands-on treatment with exercise rehabilitation built around you, then adjust it as you progress.
Something our patients don’t always realise is how much support sits behind each physio. Our team trains together twice a month and every physio has a dedicated mentor who reviews cases with them, so when you see us in Swiss Cottage Leisure Centre you get the experience of the whole team.
- Same day appointments, seven days a week
- No GP referral needed to book
- Treatment recognised by Bupa, AXA Health, Vitality, WPA and Aviva
Closer to Hampstead or West Hampstead? Our Hampstead and West Hampstead clinics are close by, or you can see all our clinic locations.
Get back to the session you enjoy
Same day appointments inside Swiss Cottage Leisure Centre, 4a Adelaide Road. Your Best Recovery, Guaranteed.
Related reading
Preventing shoulder pain
Preventing and treating swimming injuries
Knee pain physio
Groin pain and groin strain physio
Tennis elbow physioWhy do my legs get tired when I walk?Your questions answered
Do I need to be a member of Swiss Cottage Leisure Centre to see a physio?
No. Our clinic is open to everyone, whether or not you use the leisure centre.
Should I stop going to the gym if I’m injured?
Usually not completely. Most people can keep training other areas, or swap to exercises that don’t aggravate the injury, while we treat it. Your physio will tell you what to keep, what to change and what to pause for now.
Can you help me get back to swimming after a shoulder injury?
Yes. Treatment usually combines adjusting how much and how you swim for a while with strengthening the shoulder and shoulder blade muscles, plus hands-on treatment where it helps.
Do you offer shockwave or acupuncture at Swiss Cottage?
Yes. Jason uses shockwave and acupuncture alongside exercise where they suit the patient and the condition.
Where is the clinic?
Inside Swiss Cottage Leisure Centre at 4a Adelaide Road, NW3 3NF, a few minutes’ walk from Swiss Cottage Jubilee line station.
Written by the BOOST PHYSIO team. Clinician details are taken from their BOOST PHYSIO profiles and our online booking system. Leisure centre facilities are as listed by the centre’s operator, Better. This article is general guidance and is not a substitute for an individual physiotherapy assessment. If you have severe or worsening pain, numbness, loss of bladder or bowel control, or you feel unwell, seek urgent medical advice.
