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Carlos Valenzuela

Physiotherapist

Carlos Valenzuela

Physiotherapist

MSc Physiotherapy (Queen Margaret University, 2026) · HCPC Registered · CSP

HCPC PH156212

Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)

Sports Massage Qualified

Shockwave Certified

Qualified since 2026

UKSCA Accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach

Stockbridge: Wednesday and Friday 

Colinton: Tuesday

Braid Hills: Monday and Thursday

About Carlos

I have a strong background in sports science, physical preparation and strength and conditioning, with experience working in professional football, Scottish Rugby and high-performance sport. Before moving into physiotherapy, I worked as a Sports Scientist at Partick Thistle FC and as a Senior Physical Preparation Coach at the Sportscotland Institute of Sport, as well as supporting the Scottish Rugby Academy.

This experience has shaped the way I approach physiotherapy. I’m particularly interested in helping people recover from sports injuries, build strength following injury or surgery, and safely return to the activities they enjoy. I also work with people experiencing common musculoskeletal problems, including shoulder, back, hip, knee and ankle pain.

I combine hands-on treatment with tailored exercise, strength and conditioning, functional testing and performance-based rehabilitation. My aim is to understand what is important to each person and create a clear, practical plan that helps them make progress and feel confident in their movement again.

Conditions Carlos Treats

Neck Pain

Shoulder Pain

Frozen Shoulder

Rotator Cuff Injuries

Shoulder Tendon Pain

Sciatica

Back Pain

Hip Pain

Hip Arthritis

Knee Pain

Knee Arthritis

Meniscus Injury

Knee Ligament Injuries

Ankle Pain

Achilles Tendon Pain

Plantar Fasciitis

Foot Pain

Elbow Pain

Tennis Elbow

Golfer’s Elbow

Wrist Pain

Hand Pain

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Muscle Strains

Sports Injuries

Other Conditions

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury · Achilles Tendinopathy · Acromioclavicular Joint (ACJ) Injury · Ankle Sprain · Calf Strain · Carpal Tunnel Syndrome · Adhesive Capsulitis · Femoroacetabular Impingement · Medial Epicondylitis · Gluteal Tendinopathy · Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome · Hamstring Strain · Hip Labral Tear · Hip Osteoarthritis · Knee Osteoarthritis · Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome · Meniscal Injury · Meniscal Tear · Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome · Plantar Fasciopathy · Lumbar Disc Prolapse · Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy · Patellofemoral Pain (Runner’s Knee) · Lumbar Radiculopathy (Sciatica) · Scoliosis · Superior Labrum Anterior-to-Posterior (SLAP) Lesion · Lateral Epicondylitis

Treatments & Services

Manual Therapy

Exercise Prescription

Return to Sport

Functional and Performance Testing

Strength & Conditioning Programming

Shockwave Therapy

Taping

Sports Massage

Clinical Massage

Patient Groups Worked With

Registration & credentials

Registration No.:

PH156212

Regulator:

HCPC

Professional Bodies:

Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)

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Qualifications

MSc Physiotherapy – Queen Margaret University, 2026

Further Qualifications

MEd Physical Education – University of Vigo, Spain, 2015

PGCert Physical Preparation – University of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain, 2014

BSc Sports Science – University of Vigo, Spain, 2013

Certifications & Techniques

Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
UKSCA Accredited Strength & Conditioning Coach
Sports Massage Qualification – ProActive Training
SCRUMCaps First Aid Level 1 – Scottish Rugby
Manual Therapy
Exercise Prescription
Return to Sport
Functional & Performance Testing
Strength & Conditioning Programming
Shockwave Therapy
Taping
Sports Massage / Clinical Massage

Practical Info

Clinics:

Stockbridge
Colinton Road
Braid Hills

Working days:

Stockbridge: Wednesday and Friday 

Colinton: Tuesday

Braid Hills: Monday and Thursday

Qualified since:

2026

Langauges:

English, Spanish, Portuguese