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
- General public
- All age groups
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