About
Consultant Physiotherapist | Injury Biomechanics Specialist | Clinical Researcher
Dr Chris Bramah helps elite sports teams and athletes make confident, evidence-based decisions about injury assessment, rehabilitation, and return to performance.
With over 15 years of experience working in Olympic sport, rugby, boxing, and consulting for Premier League Football clubs, he specialises in biomechanics-led diagnostics and rehabilitation strategies for complex lower limb injuries — particularly hamstring strains, tendon injuries, and ACL reconstruction. His work combines advanced technologies — including force plates, 3D motion capture, and isometric testing — with clinical expertise to deliver individualised, data-informed solutions for high-performance environments.
Clinical Expertise, Grounded in Science
Chris specialises in the application of biomechanics and sports science to guide injury assessment, rehabilitation, and confident return-to-sport planning.
- Hamstring strain injuries — prevention, assessment, and rehabilitation
- Tendon-related conditions — including Achilles and patellar tendon injuries
- ACL injury management — from post-operative assessment to return-to-play decisions
- Recurrent and complex lower limb injuries — using biomechanics-led diagnostics to address underlying risk factors
**Key modalities:** Force plates · 3D motion capture · Isometric strength testing · High-speed video analysis
Research and Academic Work
Chris’s clinical practice is underpinned by active research focused on the biomechanics of lower limb injuries and return-to-performance decision-making. His work bridges laboratory methods with applied rehabilitation to ensure athletes benefit from the latest evidence.
**Methods:** Sprint profiling · Gait analysis · Asymmetry metrics · Load tolerance
- Hamstring strain mechanics — identifying mechanisms and risk factors for strain injuries
- Running biomechanics — analysing gait patterns to inform performance and injury prevention
- Force plate diagnostics — objective measures for assessing strength, symmetry, and load tolerance
- Return-to-sport planning — applying research findings to guide confident, data-led return decisions
Chris has published in peer-reviewed journals, supervises PhD students on applied rehabilitation topics, and regularly presents at national and international conferences and workshops for clinicians, coaches, and researchers.
Philosophy & Approach
“It’s not just about getting someone back on the field — it’s about returning sustainably, confidently, and performance-ready.”
I believe the best rehabilitation strategies are evidence-based, individualised, and athlete-centred. For me, it’s not just about getting someone back on the field — it’s about making sure their return is sustainable, confident, and performance-ready.
My approach draws on both biomechanics and clinical insight to understand how movement patterns, physical qualities, and tissue loading interact to shape injury risk and recovery. By combining data-driven diagnostics with hands-on clinical expertise, I aim to give teams and athletes clarity in decision-making and confidence in their rehabilitation journey.
Every athlete is unique. My role is to provide the framework, evidence, and support that helps them — and the teams around them — return to peak performance.
Areas of Specialism
I provide consultancy and rehabilitation services across the following focus areas, developed through more than 15 years of applied work in elite sport.
Hamstring biomechanics · ACL injury management · Biomechanics-informed rehab planning · Return-to-performance
Work with Chris
Looking for consultancy or rehabilitation support in elite sport? Let’s discuss how I can help your team.