Case Studies

Training for a marathon? Stay ahead of injury with a Bodyset RunFit assessment. Our expert physiotherapists analyse your running mechanics, strength and mobility to reduce injury risk and keep your training on track, so you arrive at the start line strong, confident and race-ready.

Jake’s year was mapped out: a high-altitude camp in Kenya, a sub-3:15 marathon, daily training. Then came knee pain, and the risk of everything slipping away. With a Bodyset RunFit Assessment and a plan built around him, Jake got clarity, confidence, and a way forward. He’s not just running again. He’s flying

As a seasoned marathon runner and new mum, Ania was used to pushing limits. But when postnatal symptoms slowed her down, she knew it was time to train smarter. With the London Marathon ahead, she came to Bodyset. What followed wasn’t just rehab, it was a shift in mindset, movement, and momentum.

For Julian, running was more than a goal, it was a gateway to better mental health, stronger focus, and everyday resilience. But just months before his first marathon, an injury threatened to undo everything. With support from the Bodyset team in Oxford, he crossed the start line, finished the race, and discovered what he was truly capable of.

Ellie, 28 year-old first-time mum, was an avid runner and weightlifter before having her baby. After giving birth, however, she bravely admits: “I had started to accept that exercise and fitness was no longer going to be a part of who I was”.

HYROX athlete Nicky faced chronic shoulder pain that threatened her training. With expert physio and tailored rehab at Bodyset she overcame injury and is now chasing World Champs qualification.

Rachel had never seen a physiotherapist before walking through our doors. She wasn’t injured,, or recovering from anything specific, just looking to take better care of her body, improve her running, and feel stronger in herself. What followed was a full-body transformation powered by progress, not recovery.

Tricia came to Bodyset at 69 with a goal as bold as her spirit, horseback riding to Machu Picchu. After a life-changing back injury and years of putting her own goals on hold, she decided it was time to focus on herself. With support from our Women’s Health team, she’s rebuilding strength, restoring confidence, and embracing every step of her journey.

Katie is a sports therapist, a women’s health coach, and someone who understands the body inside and out. But when pelvic floor symptoms began to impact her life, she knew it was time to seek support. At Bodyset, she found answers, understanding, and a whole new plan of action.

Leaks were Heather’s normal. For nearly three decades, she planned her life around incontinence. Dark clothes. Spare underwear in her bag. Constant awareness of toilets. Pads, just in case. She’d tried to fix it. Kegels. A GP-referred physio. Nothing worked. So she stopped trying. She accepted it. Until she didn’t...

Training for L’Étape du Tour, Josh turned to prehab to stay strong, injury-free, and race-ready. Because the smartest gains start before the ride begins.