East Glasgow · near Coatbridge
Physiotherapy for Dennistoun residents
Living in Dennistoun means stairs. Red sandstone tenements flank Duke Street, and climbing to a top floor flat with shopping, a buggy or a bike is part of daily life. When a knee, hip or back starts to complain about it, a good physiotherapist is worth the short trip. Chapman Physiotherapy & Performance is based at 10 Cameron Street in Coatbridge, reachable from Dennistoun by the M8 or by train.
Kieran Chapman runs the clinic. He is registered with the HCPC and has experience in MSK physiotherapy, neurological physiotherapy, orthopaedics and cardiac rehab, which means he is used to working with very different people, from a weekend five a side player to someone relearning everyday movement after a stroke or surgery.
There is no need for a GP letter first. Booking is online, with live availability shown as you choose, and every session is a 45 minute, one-to-one appointment.
Booking
Book online in two minutes
The times here are live from Kieran's diary, so anything you can see is genuinely free. Evening and Saturday appointments, and no GP referral needed.
- First appointment
- £60.00
- 45 minutes
- Follow-up session
- £50.00
- 45 minutes
New patients pay a £30.00 deposit to book, which comes off the first appointment. Returning patients pay at the appointment.
Next available
Next free times for Dennistoun
Initial appointment · 45 minutes · £60.00
- 21NovSat, 12:45the last time that dayBook →
- 28NovSat, 09:00first of 6 times that dayBook →
- 1DecTue, 18:15first of 2 times that dayBook →
- 2DecWed, 17:30first of 2 times that dayBook →
Dennistoun
Tenement stairs, Alexandra Park and long hospital shifts
Alexandra Park is Dennistoun's green heart. Opened in 1870 and named after Princess Alexandra of Denmark, it is bounded by Alexandra Parade, Cumbernauld Road, Provan Road and the M8, and its 40 foot cast iron Saracen Fountain was restored in 2000. Its paths draw runners and dog walkers through the week, and anyone building up their mileage there should know that a sudden jump in distance or pace is one of the commonest reasons calves, Achilles tendons and knees start to grumble.
Glasgow Royal Infirmary sits just west of Dennistoun, beyond the Wellpark Brewery and the Necropolis, For anyone working there, or in care homes and other jobs with long shifts on hard floors, the body takes a lot of strain: nurses, porters and carers do a great deal of lifting, bending and standing, and back and neck pain are familiar companions in that kind of work. Evening and Saturday appointments make it easier to fit treatment around a rota.
Then there is the busy, creative side of the neighbourhood: cafes and shops along Duke Street, artists' studios on Hanson Street, desk based jobs and freelance work done at the kitchen table. Long stretches at a laptop are a classic cause of stiff shoulders and a sore lower back.
Areas covered
- The Drives
- Milnbank
- Haghill
- Bellgrove
- Germiston
- Royston
This page is for The Drives at the centre of Dennistoun, Milnbank to the north, Haghill along the eastern edge, and Bellgrove just south of Duke Street, as well as Germiston and Royston across the M8. The motorway that separates those last two from the rest of Dennistoun is also the fastest road to Coatbridge, and Bellgrove station gives everyone in the area a direct rail connection on the Airdrie line.
Treatment
What Kieran can help with
Injury assessment
Your first session is an injury assessment. Kieran will go over your symptoms and daily routine, including things like stairs and work demands, then examine the area and explain clearly what he thinks is causing the problem and how he suggests treating it.
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Rehabilitation
After the assessment, rehabilitation combines hands-on treatment with a graded exercise programme. You will have your own online account where the plan is laid out, so doing your exercises in a small flat, a hospital staff room or the park is easy to keep up.
More about rehabilitation →
Deep tissue and sports massage
Deep tissue and sports massage can ease the muscle tension that builds from shift work, desk work or training. Kieran offers it on its own or as part of a broader plan, depending on what you need.
More about deep tissue and sports massage →
Acupuncture, cupping and taping
Acupuncture and cupping are options within treatment, and Kieran uses taping to give support to a joint or muscle while it recovers. He will explain what each involves and whether it suits your problem.
More about acupuncture, cupping and taping →
Your physio
Kieran Chapman
HCPC registered physiotherapist (PH136731), seeing every patient himself, one to one, from assessment to the last session.
- MSK physiotherapy
- Neurological physiotherapy
- Orthopaedics
- Cardiac rehab
★★★★★
“Kieran was recommended to me after I injured my shoulder, and I’m so glad I took the advice. He quickly pinpointed the root cause of the issue and resolved it almost immediately in just one session. Since then, I’ve c...”
★★★★★
“honestly can’t recommend kieran enough his knowledge and professionalism is second to none no guesswork on what might be causing the pain straight to the point , helped me a lot between my training and work injuries 1...”
Questions
Coming from Dennistoun
Which train should Dennistoun residents take to the clinic?
The simplest is an Airdrie line train from Bellgrove direct to Coatbridge Sunnyside. If Duke Street or Alexandra Parade station is closer, those are on the Springburn branch, so travel to Bellgrove first and change there.
Are there appointments that suit shift workers?
The clinic runs evening and Saturday appointments, and the online calendar shows live availability, so it is easy to book around a changing rota.
Is it possible to book a massage without a full course of physio?
Yes. Deep tissue and sports massage can be booked as sessions in their own right. If Kieran notices something that would benefit from further treatment, he will let you know.
What happens before the first visit?
New patients pay a deposit when booking, which comes off the price of the session, then fill in a short online consultation form. That way Kieran already knows the basics when you arrive and more of the 45 minutes goes on assessment and treatment.
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