McFerran Physio brings elite sports musculoskeletal physiotherapy to athletes, active adults and recovering patients across Bristol — from two clinics, to one standard.
A real conversation. Movement testing. We name the problem in plain English before we touch anything.
Hands-on work to relieve the load — soft tissue, joint mobilisation, acupuncture, taping. Calibrated to the diagnosis.
Treatment without strength is borrowed time. Prescribed exercises, progressed — so the body holds the gain.
Discharged with a plan for the activity that matters. We tell you when you’re ready — and when you’re not.
Diagnose first. Treat by hand. Build back stronger. No bundles, no upsells — only what the patient in front of us actually needs.
Shoulder, back and knee pain, ligament tears, muscle strains, return-to-play. The discipline from professional football, applied to athletes and active adults alike.
ACL, rotator cuff, joint replacement. We work alongside your surgeon’s protocol — never against it.
Back, neck, shoulder pain that hasn’t resolved. Plans built for the long arc — not the next appointment.
Used when it earns its place — not because it was booked. Trapped nerves, whiplash, shin splints, tennis elbow.
For athletes who want movement screened before injury, not after. Sport-specific tests, return-to-play planning.
Not sure what you’ve got? Start here. Honest diagnosis, plan in writing, onward referral when that’s the right call.
Alan McFerran spent eleven years inside professional football — through the dressing rooms of Bristol City FC and the Republic of Ireland youth setup (U15–U21) — before opening his own clinic in 2022.
The standard he learned on the training ground turned out to be exportable. The same forty-five minutes, the same hands-on work, the same plan in writing — whether the patient earns a living on a pitch or just wants to climb the stairs without thinking about it.
The first six weeks decide most of the next year. Here’s the standard, applied honestly — from a clinician who’s walked it with professional players.
Most rotator cuff pain responds to a structured strength programme. The surgical referral is usually the last resort, not the default.
They show up in different runners with different stories — but the underlying mechanics overlap more than you’d think.
The first session is forty-five minutes. By the end of it, you’ll have a diagnosis, a written plan, and exercises sent to your inbox.
— Athletes we’ve worked with
Lloyd Kelly
Juventus · Serie A
Joseph Wollacott
Ghana International · Goalkeeper
Callum O’Dowda
Republic of Ireland International
Tommy Conway
Middlesbrough · Scotland International
Ryley Towler
Lincoln City · Centre-Back
Alex Scott
AFC Bournemouth · Premier League
Sam Pearson
Professional Footballer · Former Wales U21
Louis Britton
Striker · Professional Footballer
Freddie Owsley
Professional Rugby Union · Former GB Sprinter
Lily Owsley MBE
Team GB Hockey · Olympic Gold Medallist
