Our mission
Our mission is to help people move better, become stronger and feel more confident in their bodies.
We work with both sports injuries and general musculoskeletal problems, using rehabilitation, strength training and hands-on treatment to support recovery, improve physical capacity and help people return to everyday activity, exercise or sport.
We believe strength is about more than lifting weights. It is about building a body that is capable, resilient and confident in movement.
Our vision
We want rehabilitation to go beyond simply reducing pain.
Our aim is to help people rebuild the strength, movement and confidence they need to return to the things they enjoy and maintain their physical independence for the long term.
Whether that means returning to sport, getting back into the gym, staying active as you age or simply moving more comfortably, performance means something different to everyone.
About Movement Is Strength
Movement Is Strength is a private sport rehabilitation, sports massage and strength coaching studio in Leyland, helping people recover from injury, manage pain, build strength and return confidently to the activities that matter to them.
Our approach combines musculoskeletal assessment, exercise rehabilitation, strength training and hands-on treatment, with every plan tailored to the individual.
Our team
Our team combines experience in sport rehabilitation, NHS and private musculoskeletal care, professional sport, strength coaching and Olympic weightlifting.
We work with athletes and members of the general public, from people recovering from injury or surgery to those looking to become stronger and improve their physical performance.
Jake Dalmedo
Sport Rehabilitator
Jake is an MSc-qualified, BASRaT-registered Sport Rehabilitator and strength coach with more than 10 years of experience in strength and fitness coaching.
His experience includes private clinical practice, a Premier League academy, amputee football, Olympic weightlifting and powerlifting.
Jake works with both sports-related and general musculoskeletal injuries, helping people return to everyday activity, gym training or competitive sport.
His approach combines assessment, exercise rehabilitation, progressive strength training and return-to-activity planning, with a particular interest in bridging the gap between rehabilitation and strength training.
He also works with people who are not injured but want to become stronger, improve confidence in the gym or develop their physical performance.
Alex Walsh
Musculoskeletal Therapist
Alex is an MSc-qualified, BASRaT-registered Sport Rehabilitator with experience across NHS and private musculoskeletal settings.
She has supported people recovering from injury and surgery and has also provided MSK assessment and treatment at major sporting events including the Manchester Marathon.
Alongside her clinical work, Alex has over eight years of strength-training and Olympic weightlifting coaching experience and is a qualified British Weightlifting coach.
Her approach combines rehabilitation, progressive exercise, strength training and hands-on treatment where appropriate, with a focus on helping people build confidence and return to the activities they enjoy.
Alex also has a particular interest in women’s health, pelvic floor function and postnatal return to exercise, supported by postgraduate training in these areas.
WHY CHOOSE MOVEMENT IS STRENGTH?
✓ MSc-qualified Sport Rehabilitators
✓ BASRaT Registered
✓ Over 10 years’ coaching experience
✓ Rehabilitation and strength under one roof
✓ Individualised treatment and training
✓ Hands-on therapy where appropriate
✓ Private, non-commercial studio
✓ Support from injury through to return to activity or sport
Get in touch
Movement Is Strength – Rehab & Performance
Phone: +44 7557 783942
Email: team@movementisstrength.co.uk
Website: movementisstrength.co.uk
Location: Leyland, Lancashire