John Manders

Personal Details

Experience

John Manders has been providing physiotherapy services for more than 20 years in and around the Maidenhead area. He formed the company to bridge the gap between injury and getting back into normal everyday life, whether that be just to be able to walk the dog or complete high level fitness activities.

Prior to becoming a Physiotherapist, John had extensive experience as a Fitness Instructor for a large Private Health Club in Maidenhead. He therefore uses this knowledge to ensure all aspects are covered in the recovery from injury back to full fitness (Hence the name PhysioFitness)

His experience includes 5 years in the NHS, 13 years at the Police Rehabilitation Centre and has run PhysioFitness Ltd for 20 years.

My expertise

John began his adult life completing two degrees, the first in Sports Science at Kingston University and the second in Physiotherapy and Brunel University.
During his Physiotherapy degree he completed numerous hospital placements in many of the large London teaching hospitals and one at the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre – Headley Court (National rehabilitation unit for the Military). Since qualifying John has become a highly specialised physiotherapist in the fields of Musculoskeletal Health and Orthopaedic Rehabilitation.

Qualifications

BSc Physiotherapy
BSc Sports Science

Professional Accreditation

Chartered Physiotherapist
MCSP – Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
HCPC – Health and Care Professions Council

Extensive Experience

Senior Physiotherapist / Owner – PhysioFitness
Senior Physiotherapist - Police Rehab Centre
Chartered Physiotherapist - NHS

Who I work with

Gym-Goers to Elite Athletes
Military & Police
Celebrities & VIPs
Anyone with aches or pains

Professional skills

After qualifying as a Chartered Physiotherapist, John worked in the NHS covering the areas of Respiratory, Orthopaedic, Musculoskeletal and Neurological Physiotherapy. He then became a Senior Physiotherapist specialising in the field of Musculoskeletal and Orthopaedic Physiotherapy. Following this he moved to The Police Rehabilitation Centre as a Senior Physiotherapist in a very busy department, treating Police officers who present with a range of conditions including low back pain and neck pain, day to day aches and pains, sports injuries and complex multi-trauma. After 13 years at the Police Rehabilitation Centre he decided to focus entirely on his private practice – PhysioFitness Maidenhead.

John has worked with a wide variety of society including people who just want to live with less pain, the weekly gym goer, many level of sports activity up to elite level sports (Golf, Gymnastics, Running, Swimming, Cycling, Rowing, Cricket and MMA), Celebrities, VIP’s, and special forces military personnel. So, whatever your personal circumstance, John is entirely confident he will be able to help you out

Sports Injuries

Musculoskeletal & Spinal

Post-Surgical Rehab

Performance & Recovery

Have any questions?

We provide expert physiotherapy care to relieve pain, restore mobility & enhance recovery.

Contact

07710 022723

john@physiofitness.co.uk

Brook House, Widbrook Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 8HS

Opening Hours

Mon - Fri: 8:00am - 8:00pm

Saturday: 8:00am to 12:00pm Sunday: Closed

Kasia H.

13:04 19 Jan 26

I can’t recommend John highly enough. I first saw him in 2019 for shoulder pain, and since then, he has helped me fully recover from shoulder surgery. He has also been our family physiotherapist ever since.

John is brilliant at connecting symptoms to the underlying condition and always finds the right treatment and exercises. I genuinely trust him completely — his number is on my speed dial.

Forever grateful. Thank you, John

Donncha R.

19:32 15 Jan 26

John, is brilliant and provides exceptional care with a professional and very personal touch.
Highly recommended for any sports injuries.

Darren B.

10:26 04 Nov 25

I consulted John Manders at PhysioFitness in Maidenhead because of a problem with my knee after misstepping and twisting my leg. The two doctors and the physio therapist I had seen previously had diagnosed a sprain but recovery was unusually slow.

John listened carefully to what had happened and explained all about the ligaments in my knee. He suspected a meniscus tear and confirmed his suspicion by gently pressing a specific part of my leg. This made it clear that further investigation was needed, and I took his advice to see a specialist for a MRI scan.

To accelerate the process, John also provided a letter of recommendation which allowed the consultant to assess the problem more quickly. A scan and an operation were arranged soon after.

Following the operation, I returned to John and we devised a recovery plan together. He patiently took me through each exercise while closely monitoring my progress and ensuring I was able to complete each task.

During my recovery period I used the online tool provided to keep track of the exercises, and John continuously adjusted the plan to suit my needs and the needs of my job.

When I went back to the hospital after 6 weeks for my final follow-up, the consultant complimented me on the progress I had made and only advised me to continue with the knee inflections that had already been covered in John’s exercise plan.

Without John’s expert help and guidance, pinpointing and treating the issue would have taken much longer and I would not have been able to return to work as quickly as I did. I have been impressed by his competence and professionalism and would recommend PhysioFitness to anyone needing solid advice and effective treatment.

Connie S.

19:02 30 Oct 25

Very reassuring and helpful before and after my right partial knee replacement. More recently helping me to strengthen my grip and lower arms. Lovely clean and bright practice. Very cost effective. Also makes exercising good fun and is a nice person. Thank you.

Rosamond F.

13:43 21 Sep 25

John Manders is the most amazing physio very professional and would definitely refer anyone to him

joanne S.

16:21 25 Aug 25

I went to see John to help work on a stiff and painful neck I had, as well as a pain in my elbow. I had a few sessions for each issue, and he gave me exercises to do at home. He was very knowledgeable and answered all my questions on the different muscles and bones that were involved in my issues. His website had my personalised exercises on them, along with how many reps and how often I had to do them. They even contained a video so i could ensure I was doing them correctly, which was really good for me. These exercises, along with the sessions I had with John, sorted out both issues. Would definitely recommend, thanks John

Health & Care Professions Council — Chartered Society of Physiotherapy — Physio First