Case studies
A deformity in Derek's hip threatened his mobility, lifestyle and happiness. This is his story of conquering his condition, with a little help. Derek lives life to the full, he always has. “For me it’s so important to keep flexible and mobile,” he says.
At 73 years old he’s fitter than many men half his age, doing two hours of exercise a day and practicing yoga and Pilates regularly.
Updated: Thursday 12 March 2026
Published: Thursday 14 May 2015
Two knee injuries left Heather doubting she’d ever go back to her active lifestyle. But meeting with a Nuffield Health physiotherapist gave her the confidence to recover.
Updated: Thursday 23 January 2025
Published: Tuesday 10 March 2020
Suffering from arthritis pain in her hips and hands, Tracy was left housebound for two years during the pandemic. As the pain became unbearable and began to affect her daily routine, Tracy's local GP suggested applying for the Joint Pain Programme at Nuffield Health.
Updated: Thursday 23 May 2024
Published: Tuesday 12 September 2023
Formerly active Pat suffered with persistent leg pain that left her chairbound and very fed up. But once she started physiotherapy at Nuffield Health Shrewsbury Hospital, not only did she reach her goal of standing up again, she can now even get up and down the stairs thanks to her physiotherapist Trudie.
Updated: Monday 21 August 2023
Published: Thursday 9 December 2021
Andrew got back to doing what he loves, just three months after hip replacement surgery at Nuffield Health Leicester. Now he's feeling the same pain in his other hip, he knows exactly where to go for his second hip replacement.
Updated: Wednesday 16 August 2023
Published: Tuesday 15 August 2023
Physiotherapy helped former dancer Terrie to walk without a wheelchair again, but it also did so much more.
Updated: Tuesday 7 January 2020
Published: Thursday 16 June 2016
When rugby player Alice heard her knee pop she feared her dreams of playing at Twickenham were over. But all was not lost.
Updated: Tuesday 7 January 2020
Published: Wednesday 24 February 2016
Simon Webster was a rising star on the cusp of a promising Premier League career when injury brought his life crashing down around him. But his very recovery would teach him to turn his injury into an opportunity – and now he’s helping others get back on their feet.
Updated: Tuesday 7 January 2020
Published: Thursday 17 September 2015