The Truth About Injury

The FitRoots Podcast

In this episode, we have Ameeth Ruparelia, who is the Founder of Physio Unlocked. His principal aim is to teach professionals how to manage injury, and teach them the fundamentals of good, efficient movement. He believes that leading an active lifestyle and spreading positivity, are fundamental to pain-free health and well-being.

His fascination with the human body truly began in 2010, when he started his Physiotherapy degree programme at the University of Birmingham. With over 1000 hours of clinical placement and a dissertation with Aston Villa FC, this gave him the perfect springboard to start work in the NHS (National Health Service) on hospital rotations. Having a love for all things exercise, his passion led him to work in sports clubs such as Brentford FC, and Staines Swimming Club, where he has been a conditioning coach for the last 5 years.

As a seasoned practitioner, he has seen many people place limitations on themselves because of pain. Pain is a necessary fact of life, however, people all too often let it take over and run their lives. He has learnt that pain is usually created by a lack of good quality, efficient movement. Whether you're a self-confessed fitness freak or a weekend warrior, if you don't move well, your body will soon let you know about it!

He set up Physio Unlocked, as he hated seeing patients receive low-value, recipe book style, protocol led treatments, with minimal support. He wants to change the way people think about rehab by giving them the knowledge, tools, and support they deserve. Most physios treat a patient with an injury. He prefers to get to know a person, find out what drives them, and build a plan focused on their goals and capabilities. Seeing people break down their barriers excites him. Seeing people achieve things they thought impossible is what motivates him.

He genuinely feels that if you move well and you are positive in your outlook, you can conquer many of the challenges life throws at you. This goes for recovering from an injury, as well as being more able to deal with life's stresses. If he can teach a person how to move well, and unlock their potential, everyone wins!

You can find Ameeth at:

Website - https://www.physiounlocked.com/

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