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Jonny Kilpatrick | Director & Specialist Sports Physiotherapist

BSc (Hons), PgDip Sports Physiotherapy, MCSP, HCPC Registered

Expertise: Running Gait Analysis, Lower Limb Biomechanics & Ultra-Endurance Performance.

Jonny Kilpatrick | Specialist Running Physio Glasgow Physio Effect

Jonny Kilpatrick | Specialist Running Physio Glasgow

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Professional Profile

Jonny Kilpatrick is a co-founder of Physio Effect and the lead clinician for The Glasgow Running Clinic. With nearly two decades of clinical experience since graduating in 2006, Jonny has established himself as one of Glasgow’s premier specialists in running-related injuries and performance.

Holding a Postgraduate Diploma in Sports Physiotherapy from the University of Bath and a Level 2 Run Coaching certification with the Lydiard Foundation, Jonny bridges the gap between clinical rehabilitation and athletic coaching. He is known for his thorough, evidence-based assessments, ensuring every patient understands the "why" behind their injury to achieve long-term "Pain to Performance" outcomes.


Clinical Interests & Specialisms

  • The Glasgow Running Clinic: Lead specialist in high-speed video gait analysis and biomechanical running assessments.

  • Lower Limb Specialist: Expert management of complex conditions including Achilles tendinopathy, plantar fasciitis, and ITB syndrome.

  • Endurance Coaching: Integrating Level 2 Lydiard Foundation coaching principles to help runners prepare for everything from 5ks to Ultra-Marathons.

  • Advanced Manual Therapy: Skilled in spinal manual therapy, dry needling, and Clinical Pilates (APPI) to restore functional movement.

Qualifications & Memberships

  • BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy (Glasgow Caledonian University)

  • PgDip Sports Physiotherapy (University of Bath)

  • Lydiard Foundation Run Coach (Level 2)

  • Certificate in Spinal Manual Therapy

  • Member: Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC - PH77974), Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP - 076311)


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