Kevin Powell

Chartered Physiotherapist

Kevin Powell

Chartered Physiotherapist

Welcome to Kevin Powell Physiotherapist

With over 17 years of experience, offering  authentic  physiotherapy care through a  patient-centred approach. Having spent 12 years working with professional athletes in football and 5 years in private practice, I understand the complexities of both athletic and everyday injuries.

Whether you’re a senior professional, adolescent athlete, or fitness enthusiast, I am here to give you an alternative process to looking at your issue.

My tranquil studio is far away from a clinical setting based in Hackney E2. It is designed to provide a calm and focused environment, allowing us to work together on your unique path to recovery and performance.

See what my previous clients have to say.

“ Your body is not broken, it’s nudging you to listen..”

Nathaniel Branden

A session with Kevin Powell

Each patient’s journey is unique, which is why I prioritise a patient-centred, analytical, and collaborative treatment strategy to my patients’ issues.

My aim is to understand your specific injury history past and present, your personal goals, and the unique factors affecting your condition. This structured view allows me to ensure that we address the root cause of your issue and not just the symptoms, allowing for meaningful, long-term recovery and improved function over a period of time, which involves the re-discovery of your health and developing awareness of what your body needs.

“The first step toward change is awareness. The second step is acceptance”.

 

“I suffered a knee ACL injury playing football in December 2023. I didn’t get it checked until late February, when I found it was a full ACL tear following an MRI scan. Physical therapy was advised before the surgery as that would aid recovery.

From my first physiotherapy session with Kevin, I was struggling with mobility and limping noticeably. His approach was strategic, with a focus on range of motion. For 3 months leading up to surgery, Kevin’s targeted treatment incrementally improved my knee’s functionality. By the time of the procedure, I had regained near-normal walking ability, a dramatic improvement.

Post-surgery, Kevin crafted a precise recovery plan that involved carefully managed crutch-walking and a structured rehabilitation approach. Kevin’s methodology stood out through his systematic exercise progression. Rather than inundating me with complex routines, he provided a clear, achievable plan. This strategic approach yielded remarkable results: we navigated the entire recovery without any significant setbacks and 3 months post-surgery, I was completing light walking and 30-minute hikes. By five months, I was confidently undertaking 12-km hikes with elevation during a vacation.

While we’re still working on the final 3-5 degrees of range of motion and an eventual recovery in strength, the progress has been incredible. Kevin’s expertise and personalised care have been instrumental in my recovery, helping me return to an active lifestyle with renewed confidence.
I want to sincerely thank Kevin for his dedication, patience, and profound understanding throughout my rehabilitation journey. His commitment to my recovery has been nothing short of remarkable.“

Florin M

“My symptoms were triggered by an injury in April.I was told by a consultant that there was a range of issues including a herniated disc and sacriollitis. At this stage I had to get out of bed two or three times at night due to the pain, often walking around the house for 30 minutes at a time.

I saw two physios before Kevin without improvement and was concerned I may need surgery. I was told to do multiple sets of exercises that you could find on YouTube.

When I first met Kevin this passion became clear. He spent a long time discussing my symptoms and assessed how my hip and lower back moved. Kevin promoted a very targeted small set of exercises. This actually inspired me to keep up with the physio.

Over several months symptoms changed but my back straightened out! The pain evolved but then I noticed that the curve of my spine started to transition much more naturally.

I am now back to how I was before the injury. I can sleep without pain and sit as well. Kevin passion has inspired me and avoid surgery. I highly recommend him.”

Jason G

“I’ve had various problems with my shoulders, hips and in particular my lower back over the last few years as a result of heavy weightlifting in my early 20s. 

As my lower back pain got increasingly worse over time due to a sedentary lifestyle/long desk-bound work hours, I’ve had problems related to bulging discs. That’s when Kevin was recommended to me as part of a general course of action to overcome my problems without any surgical intervention.

My experience with Kevin has been nothing short of amazing: He is a genuinely kind a pleasant person and he does absolutely know what he is talking about. A lot of the problems that I am having with my shoulders for example are related to my lower back and Kevin is able to make that diagnosis within a very short period of time.

A lot of the exercises that he suggests seem unintuitive to me but they do work as they target the areas that are the culprit for the pain and not just where the pain is actually flaring up.

I’ve been to several physiotherapists before I found Kevin but the broad-brush approach of strengthening the core etc. did not work at all for me.“

Johannes S

“I visited Kevin for lower back pain. He was able to identify I had a sway back posture straight away, and located areas of tightness. The targeted exercises have eased the tightness in my back and my posture has started to change – I walk differently and I am more upright. This will be something I need to continue to work on, as I can occasionally feel the tightness coming back – Kevin has given me the awareness to spot this and exercises to manage it. 

As a result, my sleep has improved and I don’t wake up in pain any more. I feel (and look) refreshed in the morning, have more energy to exercise / do my work and I am less tired at weekends. I’ve also seen some grey hair reverse back to its original colour (I’ve no idea if this is linked, but the timing coincides with getting more sleep!).“

Matthew C

“I can’t recommend Kevin enough! After suffering a rugby injury, I was diagnosed with an osteophyte bar causing nerve impingement in my neck, which led to a loss of strength and feeling in my hand. 

From the very first session, it was clear Kevin had a deep understanding of the complexity of the neck and how its movement impacts the entire body. He took a tailored approach, focusing specifically on restoring proper movement and function in my neck. Each session was carefully planned, with exercises and techniques designed to reduce the impingement and gradually improve my range of motion.

Kevin’s attention to detail and personalised care made all the difference. In a few months, I regained strength and sensation in my hand and saw a massive improvement in my overall mobility. Thanks to his expertise, I’ve been able to return to strength training and, more importantly, rugby—something I thought might never be possible.

If you’re dealing with a serious injury and want someone who truly understands how to get you moving again, Kevin is the physio you need.”

Stuart K

“This past winter, I injured my knee while skiing, and in an unexpected way, I’m almost grateful it happened because it led me to Kevin. From the moment we met, Kevin’s approach was different from any other therapist I’ve encountered. We started by addressing my knee pain, but Kevin quickly realized that the real issue was stemming from my mid-back. His holistic approach identified a bigger underlying problem that had likely been lingering for some time.

Over the last five months, we’ve worked together, and the improvement has been fantastic. My knee is completely pain-free, and I feel confident that with Kevin’s expertise, my back will be fully resolved soon as well. His method is truly unique – Kevin doesn’t just treat symptoms; he takes the time to understand the connections within the body and how they contribute to pain and dysfunction. If you’re dealing with any kind of issue, don’t wait – go and see Kevin. His dedication to understanding the body as a whole and guiding you on your healing journey is one of a kind. I can’t recommend him enough!”

Hristina V

“I cannot thank Kevin enough! For over three years I struggled with sciatica pain which was unbearable at times. But here I am, almost a year after working with Kevin, nearly pain -free!

I had tried working with other physiotherapists before, focusing on stretches and strengthening exercises, but the pain always came back. 

A year ago, my pain had gotten so bad that I sought out Kevin specifically for my pain and sciatica issues. Through our work together, we discovered that my body was protecting an old ankle injury. 

We began with simple movements, focusing on my toes, foot, and ankle, then gradually incorporated my knee, hip and spine. Now, I perform exercises that promote flexibility and decompress my spine.

The most important lesson I have learned is the interconnectedness of my body. Incorrect movements and postures can lead to pain, but I know now how to prevent injury. I have started reintroducing exercise into my routine, taking it slowly to avoid injury. 

I’m incredibly grateful for Kevin’s guidance and support through this journey.”

Sophia

“Kevin is an exceptional Physiotherapist. He was highly recommended to me and I have also recommended his services to friends and family.

I visited Kevin after I tore my ACL and MCL. Through the targeted movements that Kevin showed me I have greatly increased my strength and regained more confidence in my body. I was also able to have a much deeper understanding of imbalances or other weak areas in my body that I could work on.

Whatever your physio needs I would definitely recommend contacting Kevin to begin/continue your journey of recovery, strengthening and empowerment!”

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“Kevin has been nothing other than top class. My teenage son fractured his ankle and five weeks after surgery, not only has he put him well on the road to a full recovery, but he has also addressed other alignment issues that could follow through into later years. Kevin takes the time to explain the exercises, as well as the connections between different parts of the body. I would not hesitate to recommend him.”

Andrea Reeves

“Kevin has fixed my issues numerous times now! I have an injured and operated knee since many years back and it does get sore and painful with overuse. However, the patella pain has been quite bad the last few days so I reached out to Kevin last night. I got an online appointment with him this afternoon after having sent him some photos of me: front/back/left and right side so he could have a look. Today he got straight on to it and told me we have to focus on my pelvis as I’m a bit tilted and it needs correcting. So, 45 min later we have gone through a few exercises and I immediately felt an ease of the pain.

I’m very impressed with Kevin’s approach and how he looks at the whole body and working on the underlying cause of the problem. I can highly recommend him – he knows his stuff in and out and I always get good results!”

Janne Leirvik

“First online session with Kevin (after he’s helped me in the past too) was great. After one initial session, range of shoulder movement greatly increased and therefore pain subsiding. Kevin thinks about your whole body movement and structure not just on a quick fix. Can’t recommend enough!”

Jennifer Tyson

“Have been suffering with knee pain for a few months now and had received treatment elsewhere but it did not improve. After contacting Kevin he immediately identified that the cause of pain was actually coming from my hip/pelvis and I have already seen an improvement after only one session! Highly recommend and a great guy 😃”

Alfie Young

“I had ACL surgery just before the coronavirus lockdown and was initially sceptical as to how my recovery would go without being able to have physical consultations with a physio. I’m now 6 weeks post the operation and have been doing virtual sessions with Kevin every week with great progress. The virtual sessions have been working really well – Kevin is still able to spot the finer details in movements and posture over video and is very clear with his directions on exercises and rehab. He is extremely knowledgeable. I’ve now been seeing Kevin for a number of different issues over a prolonged period of time and his enthusiasm and passion for what he does has never wavered. Would highly recommend.”

Andrew Mitchell

“I told Kevin my foot story and after just one session I’ve seen a huge improvement. I’ve seen multiple specialists over the last 18 months but Kevin made more progress in just one session. Thanks for taking the time to explain and show me what was happening and setting me on the path to recovery, I’m loving the journey!”

Matt Wilkins

 

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