Matt Hart

I believe that effective care begins with understanding how & why your body moves the way it does. That’s why I integrate high-precision assessments, including Run 3D Gait Analysis, VALD strength testing, Footscan pressure analysis & comprehensive musculoskeletal evaluation into every appropriate pathway. This objective data allows me to build tailored management plans that address biomechanics, strength, training load, footwear & functional movement strategies. Whether you’re returning from injury, managing persistent issues or striving to enhance performance, my focus is on delivering evidence-based solutions aligned to your individual goals.

I work with active individuals, runners & athletes of all levels, with a particular focus on recurrent & complex lower-limb injuries, return-to-run decision making & long-term performance improvement. My clinical approach is centred on understanding how biomechanics, strength & load interact to influence pain, injury risk & movement efficiency. By combining advanced gait, strength & pressure analysis with clinical expertise, I am skilled at identifying the mechanical & capacity-related contributors to symptoms that persist or recur despite previous treatment. Clear communication & patient education are central to the clinic, ensuring individuals understand both the cause of their symptoms & the rationale behind their management plan.

Alongside my clinical background, I bring over 30 years of personal running experience, competing across track, cross country & road running. I have represented North Devon AC & Bristol & West AC, achieving a half-marathon personal best of 1 hour 13 minutes, giving me first-hand insight into the training loads, performance pressures & injury challenges faced by runners. This lived experience allows me to bridge the gap between data & real-world running demands, ensuring assessments & recommendations are not only evidence-based, but also practical, realistic & supportive of long-term progress & continued performance.

Clinical Interests

• Running biomechanics & performance optimisation
• Recurrent & persistent running injuries
• Tendon & overuse injury management
• Return-to-run & load-progression strategies
• Integration of running footwear, foot orthoses & exercise rehabilitation