Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
Recover Stronger with an Evidence-Based Approach
Recovering from an injury or managing a chronic condition requires more than just time; it demands a structured rehabilitation plan that restores strength, mobility and confidence. Lightning Fitness takes on an evidence-based approach, ensuring every program is built around your needs, abilities, and goals.
Rather than focusing on what you can’t do, we shift the focus to what you can do, using movement as a tool to support recovery. Whether you’re recovering from knee and back injuries, surgery, or chronic pain conditions, our individualised training plans help you regain function safely and effectively.
Collaboration is key. That’s why we work closely with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals to create a well-rounded rehabilitation process that ensures optimal recovery.
With in-person sessions across London and the South of England, as well as remote coaching available globally, you can receive expert guidance no matter where you are. Whether your goal is to get back to daily activities, return to sport, or simply move without pain, Lightning Fitness provides specialist support every step of the way.
Key Areas of Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
General Rehabilitation
Everyday injuries and post-surgical recovery require a structured approach to restore movement, reduce pain and rebuild confidence. Be it a knee, back or shoulder injury, rehabilitation must be carefully planned to ensure the right balance between recovery and progression. Post-surgical clients, such as those recovering from joint replacements or tendon repairs, need gradual and controlled movements to regain strength safely. By focusing on targeted rehabilitation strategies, we ensure that movement patterns are restored correctly to prevent compensatory habits that could lead to future issues.
Complex Injury & Trauma Rehabilitation
Severe injuries, such as limb amputations, fractures and chronic pain conditions, require a rehabilitation plan that’s tailored to you because every person and injury are different. Recovery from trauma is not just about regaining strength, it’s about retraining movement, rebuilding stability and ensuring long-term function. Working alongside physiotherapists and healthcare specialists, we provide a progressive rehabilitation process that adapts to each stage of recovery. The focus is on functional movement, ensuring that daily activities become easier, safer and pain-free.
Chronic Pain & Mobility Management
Pain shouldn’t define movement, but many conditions, such as arthritis, fibromyalgia and joint instability can make even simple activities feel impossible. Through carefully designed movement-based strategies, we help clients reduce stiffness, regain mobility and build sustainable habits that support long-term pain management. By introducing gentle strength-building exercises and mobility work, we create a plan that minimises pain triggers while increasing overall function and independence.
How I Can Help
Injury Recovery
Supporting you through safe, structured rehabilitation.
Pain Management
Helping you move better and reduce discomfort.
Strength & Mobility
Restoring function and preventing future injuries.
Post-Surgery Support
Aiding recovery after joint replacements and surgeries.
The Science of Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation isn’t about pushing through pain, it’s about progressively restoring movement while ensuring long-term health and function.
With over 21 years of experience, Tom Nissen’s expertise in rehabilitation, sports science and personal training ensures that every client receives a tailored and evidence-led approach to their recovery journey.
Let’s rebuild strength, restore movement, and get you back to doing what you love, safely and effectively.
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