David Physio & Sports Clinic

Fantastic experience: Previously used David on a few occasions when I’ve had issues with my hamstrings and back from playing football. Highly recommend and would definitely use again in the future.

Fantastic experience: After seeing a number of physiotherapists over the years, David was the first person who really seemed to identify the root cause of my problem, rather than just treating the symptoms. His knowledge and expertise are outstanding and he takes the time to assess everything thoroughly before explaining his reasoning and treatment plan clearly. I always felt that my appointments were thoughtful, thorough and tailored to my individual needs. The treatment has made a real difference to my pain levels and I have recommended David to many of my friends and family members.

Fantastic experience: A very professional practitioner. Kind and clearly very knowledgeable. David listens very carefully and takes copious notes. I never doubted his expertise and would not hesitate to recommend him as a superb physiotherapist.

Fantastic experience: I was referred to David by my chiropractor as he felt my hip/groin issues were best treated by a physio. Lots of physio, very deep stretches, exercises, acupuncture & ultrasound was required over a period of 6 months to help me get some mobility back. David was always professional, especially due to the location of the injury, and listened to my feedback/requests.

Fantastic experience: David was very professional in his approach and execution of my treatment. So much that I recommend him to family and friends who were also very impressed by his professionalism.

Fantastic experience: David recently treated my shoulder injury for a number of weeks. His professionalism , skill and commitment to help me was exemplary and really helped heal my injury. I would have no hesitation in using David again or recommending him to others.

Fantastic experience: David’s expertise, knowledge and professionalism has had hugely positive effects on myself, my family and the many friends I have recommended him to. My hip is now pain free, and finally after years of neck and shoulder tension causing migraines I am on the mend - he is the first professional in years to get to the root of the problem. He has successfully treated my son, my daughter, husband and Dad who are equally impressed. I recommend David without hesitation to anyone who is in pain or discomfort. Sarah

Fantastic experience: Excellent- hugely knowledgeable and great at really getting to the root cause of the problem. Have recommended him to friends and family

Fantastic experience: David helped me with my shoulder pain. From the first session I felt dramatically better.

Fantastic experience: I can’t recommend David highly enough. He’s extremely knowledgeable, professional and genuinely cares about getting you back to your best. He always explains everything clearly and makes you feel at ease. I’ve made great progress thanks to his treatment and support. An excellent practitioner.

Fantastic experience: I have been seeing David Gitonga for over a year now to resolve a deep and complex back issue that I have carried for decades. He immediately diagnosed the primary issues and causes and has worked on me to peel back each issue and address it using a wide range of techniques and tools he is very familiar and in my view expert in. End result is my back issue now pain free, I have movement and no longer fear the spasms and disability my condition caused. I have no hesitation in recommending this amazing physiotherapist and have many times to friends and family. He is simply the best I have come across and I have seen many over the years if my condition. Thank you David, you have without doubt improved my quality of life significantly…..

Fantastic experience: I have been seeing David for treatment on my back and hips for over 6 months now and found him to be very helpful, knowledgeable and professional at all times

Fantastic experience: I’ve been treated by David over the past couple of years, for RSI in my hand and then intensive physio following a total knee replacement. He’s been excellent and respectful throughout, always explaining what he was doing and why. He has a good range of equipment to support recovery, and he also referred me to another practitioner for complementary treatment, which was a great help.

Fantastic experience: I originally saw David because of flexibility issues. He carried out a thorough assessment and clearly explained the causes of my problems and how he planned to treat them. Since then, I've made excellent progress and am incredibly grateful to have found him. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend David to anyone seeking help with similar issues.

Fantastic experience: Prior to seeing David I’d been struggling with pain and mobility in my shoulder for over a year. With ongoing treatment from him I’ve seen a huge improvement and he has always been friendly and professional.

Fantastic experience: Found David almost at random after a Google search. Turns out he's the best physio I've seen. Went initially with sciatica symptoms that he soon identified and resolved. Then we looked at my 60 year old knees that I thought were just worn out. Despite being a keen cyclist it turns out my legs were weak in certain areas . Now after David's treatment , recommended exercises and stretches my knees and legs are stronger and less painful than the last 10 or 15 years. His examinations and treatment are structured , thoughtful and explained and the whole hour appointment is used effectively . He's also a nice guy, cheerful, encouraging and confidence inspiring. Highly recommended

Fantastic experience: David has been incredible throughout my treatment. He took the time to understand my issues and created a personalised treatment and exercise plan that has consistently worked. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend David to anyone looking for an excellent physiotherapist.

Fantastic experience: I can't recommend David highly enough. I had been to so many professionals in the area looking for help with back pain after a slipped disc. A few friends recommended David to me and so I went to see him. He really listened and his knowledge is beyond outstanding. He has helped me immensely and creates a personalised plan to help with a course of exercises to follow. David's professionalism, experience, knowledge and treatment is unmatched and I have recommended him to so many more people.

Fantastic experience: Have been using David for about three months for shoulder issues. I’ve had plenty of injuries and physio over the years… I wish I’d met David sooner! Genuine expert and lovely man.

Fantastic experience: I honestly cannot recommend David highly enough. After suffering a serious fibula fracture and undergoing surgery, I had already spent around 10 weeks having physiotherapy through the NHS and felt like I was getting nowhere. I was struggling physically and emotionally and had started to lose confidence in my recovery. A friend recommended David to me, knowing how much I was struggling, and I will be forever grateful that she did. From my very first appointment, I knew I had found someone who genuinely understood what I needed. I literally walked out of that first session feeling like I was walking on air. For the first time in a long time, I felt hopeful about my recovery. David is incredibly knowledgeable, professional, kind and compassionate. He takes the time to listen, understand your individual circumstances and explain everything clearly. He put a plan in place for my rehabilitation and gave me the confidence to believe that I could walk properly again and get my life back. For me, David has been so much more than a physiotherapist. He has been a huge part of my recovery and has made a genuinely life-changing difference to me during what has been an incredibly difficult period in my life. I have always felt completely safe, comfortable and respected in his care. His professionalism has never been in question, and I have always found him to be incredibly respectful and appropriate in every aspect of my treatment. I genuinely feel that I found an angel when I needed one most. If you are looking for a physiotherapist who is knowledgeable, professional, caring and genuinely invested in helping you get better, I cannot recommend David highly enough. I will always be incredibly grateful for everything he has done for me and the hope and confidence he has given me throughout my recovery. Thank you, David, for believing in me when I was struggling to believe in myself. ♥️✨

Fantastic experience: After sustaining an injury that difficult to get an diagnosis for I sought help from David. His initial assessment was extremely thorough and led me to get an MRI before any treatment could be safely planned. The results showed a serious injury that David helped me understand and gave hope that it could be recovered from. He provided a practical schedule of daily exercises to help build back strength to key areas that changed as things progressed. He also provided treatment when needed in the form of massage/ultrasound and assessed me on gym equipment when the time was right. I am very grateful for his expertise and thankful that with his help I am now on my way to a full recovery.

Fantastic experience: I totally recommend David! From my first session, he made me feel comfortable, listened carefully to my concerns, and created a treatment plan that actually worked. His knowledge and professionalism are outstanding, and he explained everything clearly so I felt confident in my recovery. On top of that, he is friendly, patient, and genuinely cared about my progress.

Fantastic experience: David was great and really helped with a chronic back issue I was experiencing. He is patient and explains everything clearly. I would highly recommend his services.

Fantastic experience: David works in a highly professional manner and I would definitely recommend him for any treatment required. He is qualified to perform acupuncture which was needed in my case due to previous breast cancer. He also gives great advice by e-mailing exercises to continue at home.

Fantastic experience: David’s professional skill has helped my balance and gait so much. Within two sessions I was able to stop taking pain killers daily and the extra exercises to do at home helped me to get better quicker.

Fantastic experience: David was great. I initially went to have my gluteus medius muscle worked on after an op but I finished up having my shoulders neck and back worked on too. I feel so much better but I will keep going every few months for an all over service!

Fantastic experience: I had a problem with my left leg & couldn’t walk properly for several months. A GP told me it would just “take time to heal” & gave me painkillers, to no avail. Someone finally recommended David & within a few weeks I was walking normally again with no pain. My injury required a number of treatments but is now completely sorted. In fact I’m probably in better shape than I was before due to David’s treatment & gentle exercise program. Can’t recommend him highly enough. He’s extremely knowledgeable & thorough & explains exactly what he’s doing & how it works. Amazing! Jan

Fantastic experience: David is in a different league to any other physios I’ve used. I had actually given up with physios as none that I’d been to had ever been able to help me but a friend highly recommended him, having had the same problem with past physios she’d tried. David not only helped with my knee and foot (the issue I went with) but also a longterm lower back problem that no-one else had been able to help with and I’d assumed I would just have to live with. He has helped me to regain flexibility in my body and relieve areas of pain. I still see him for maintenance treatments and regularly recommend him to other people. Thanks David!

Fantastic experience: David quickly gets to the root of problems and fixes them. Very highly recommended!

Fantastic experience: Very professional service from David 10 out of 10

Fantastic experience: I have been coming to David for over a year for a complex set of connected issues involving my back, neck and shoulder. He is very knowledgeable, professional and has an engaging personality. His various treatments, be they ultrasound, acupuncture, manipulation or exercise routines, have been very helpful in making me more comfortable, and able to do more in life.

Fantastic experience: I chose David because of previous good reviews and i'm happy to say they were right. David knows his stuff and helped resolve my lower back pain after osteopath and other physio's failed. There were a lot of issues to unpick and he was great throughout. Would absolutely recommend.

Fantastic experience: Expert professional therapist with encouraging and understanding approach.

Fantastic experience: David is a very knowledgable practitioner. I felt I was in very good hands and making excellent progress.

Fantastic experience: David has greatly helped my other half, so when osteoarthritis started slowing me down I thought I would see what he could do for me. David's thorough and systematic approach has identified a range of issues arising from old, neglected sporting injuries. He has worked through these using a range of techniques and always supported by exercises to do at home, illustrated with video clips. I have been astonished by the improvements I have experienced in both range of movement and strength. Much more than I thought was possible at my age (late 60's). He also solved the mystery of why I faint when in certain positions - it no longer happens! David also explains clearly what he is doing and patiently answers all my questions. Thank you David.

Fantastic experience: Update - GB World Triathlon Championship I went to see David with a painful knee which I picked up on a run two years ago. I was 63 and thought that my running days might be over. David was recommended to me by 2 different sources and I can see why. He is impressively knowledgable through extensive academic training and years of experience. He diagnosed that the primary cause of the injury to be hip tightness resulting from years of training with little flexibility work. Through a regime of massage and other interventions underpinned by clear stretching plans I am now running again and very grateful to David. I would strongly recommend him to others. Update - I competed for Great Britain in the World Triathlon Championships in Australia last month in the 65-69 year age group. I came 14/48 and first home from Britain and Europe. Thanks David for your continuing support and interventions to keep me swimming, biking and running to achieve this dream, I couldn’t have done it without you!

Fantastic experience: David was recommended by a friend and i am so grateful. David is very knowledgable and he looks at how your whole body moves before moving in to pinpoint the problem. Having a full hour allows him to really get to the root of the problem and spend quality time on treatment. I have recommended him to friends and my family and I was very happy that David was able to resolve my issues. Throughly recommended.

Fantastic experience: David did a full assessment, and discovered the problem quickly, giving me exercises and follow up appointments to check on progress. Definitely feel stronger and more stable. I have recommended him to several friends!

Fantastic experience: I had been to see a few physiotherapists before seeing David regarding a lower back issue. His treatments by far gave me the greatest improvement. I feel strong again and confident in continuing to lead the life I led before the issue began. I found David’s analysis of the issue to be very detailed and comprehensive. He is extremely knowledgeable and helped me understand the intricacies of the relationships between the muscles that was causing the issue. David’s clinic is very well equipped with easy parking. He can manipulate the muscles well. In addition, he conducts ultrasound and acupuncture therapy which I found helpful. The exercise app provided is also handy and easy to use. I found David to be very professional and personable. I have already recommended him to friends and family.

Fantastic experience: David was recommended by friends. I was suffering with an inflamed hip, painful sciatica, and a limp. David used several diagnostic techniques and therapies including massage, ultrasound, acupuncture and a regime of exercise which took my long standing pain from extreme to being pain free. He is continuing to show me strengthening exercises to make me resilient and strong in my late 60’s. I cannot recommend him highly enough. He has transformed my life.

Fantastic experience: What a great experience and outcome while being treated by David I have an old injury to my back which improved up to 90% also had a new injury to one hip which he resolved 100% in several sessions. David is very knowledgeable and applies a variety of hands-on techniques within his treatment with a much better outcome compared with many different healthcare practitioners involved in my care over the last 12 years. Thank you David

Fantastic experience: I have found the clinic to be very professional and thorough in solving my physical issues. I think I have had this problem for years and so it has just got steadily worse. Only now having been to David Physio do I feel it is actually being resolved and I can see improvements. I am so relieved. I thoroughly recommend the David physio clinic.

Fantastic experience: I cannot recommend David highly enough. He has sorted out a hip problem I had been struggling with for years. He really knows his stuff!!! I am back running pain free! Thanks David.

Fantastic experience: David,has after 12yrs of going to Chiropractors and osteopaths and other physios, got to the real reason l have intermittent back problems. He is so knowledgeable about how the body works and how muscles interact with each other to work at their optimum. I thought it was my spine especially as l’m an older woman in my 60’s…. but it’s actually a deep muscle issue and thru correct diagnosis -ultra sound and acupuncture it’s well on its way to being back to where it needs to be. Thank goodness l found him.

Fantastic experience: Great Physiotherapist with an incredible knowledge on his field. I had a few sessions so far and I always feel very comfortable during the sessions, I do learn a lot about how my body works and I can see some progress. It’s a long journey that we just started but very pleased that I’m doing it with David.

Fantastic experience: David has been very helpful in identifying and addressing my underlying weaknesses .

Fantastic experience: David is a miracle worker! He literally just looks at me and can tell what is wrong. David uses various methods and techniques which all complement each other from massage, ultra sound and acupuncture. I originally went to see David about tennis/golf elbow which he 'cured' with treatment in the clinic and 'at home exercises' in 3 treatments. I then saw him another time about back issues which he has also worked on successfully. He has a lovely manner and I would highly recommend to anyone!

Fantastic experience: David is a great physio who has helped our teenage son through a difficult back injury, helping us all to understand the diagnosis ensuring we can support him with his rehab

Fantastic experience: David supported my son in his recovery from a sports injury that kept reoccurring. He was able to explain and show the impact of the injury on his shoulder, educated him on the impacted muscles and talk him through how to rebalance the load to enable recovery. David supported in a variety of ways, through exercise and through treating the area with massage. Due to his age we weren’t able to do anything more than that. My son was able to relate to David with ease and through his love of sport and the understanding that David had. As a parent, it was important to me that my son wasn’t just treated for his injuries but that he was also educated. It was an excellent and very positive first experience for my son that has set him up with an appreciation of his physical being.

Fantastic experience: Having searched for a physiotherapist with a focus on sports due to recurring rock-climbing injury. My experience with having treatments with David has been excellent. David’s positive attitude and advice towards my goals as well as the treatments have allowed me to continue being able to climb when a previous physiotherapist recommended i quit.

Fantastic experience: A friend recommended David following my surgery to repair a ruptured quadriceps tendon. From the first session, David demonstrated clear knowledge of what is quite a rare condition. He was sensitive as he worked with me over a few months to reach the initial target angle of 90 degrees knee extension. Without David, I suspect I would be 1-2 months behind in my recovery. Thank you!

Fantastic experience: I sought David’s advice regarding mobility following ankle surgery. He found the problem to be with my hip and in only a few sessions my posture was better than it had been in years. David is extremely kind & knowledgeable, I would highly recommend him.

Fantastic experience: I was impressed with David’s diagnosis of my knee problem. I had been told I had arthritis but following David’s assessment he found there was none in either knee and so recommended an thorough exercise plan during sessions with him and by myself. It was reassuring to be treated by someone with an in-depth knowledge of his subject.

Fantastic experience: Fantastic. I have seen a multitude of physios over the years for various sport and work injuries and David is by far the best I have seen. He has a ridiculous wealth of knowledge which he used to not only get rid of a pinched nerve in my upper back but to also give me the ways and means to rebalance the musculature in my back which had caused me to have neck pains for over a decade. He goes over and above to make sure you get the best treatment. Cannot recommend him enough.

Fantastic experience: David has helped me with a work related injury. I would highly recommend his services.

Fantastic experience: Finding a good physio who understands the route cause of a long-standing problem is not an easy task. This was the challenge I faced having tried with many other services previously and I was recommended David by my brother who had himself received very good treatment from David. The assessment from David is very thorough which gave me a lot of confidence on the diagnosis which he articulates clearly and in a way I can understand. The simple feedback and suggestions to approach the problem are easy to follow and sending me an exercise programme on the physio tools app is also a great way to make sure I'm following the right program. David also checks in on my progress as I'm not local to Sussex and shows an underlying level of care and consideration which is a valuable trait. Overall I would recommend David as someone who understands the diagnoses the full problem you are facing.

Fantastic experience: I started to see David a few months after I suffered a bad rotator cuff injury. I noticed a big improvement very quickly and over the course of the sessions my shoulder became much better. David was always very friendly and informative about what he was doing and how my shoulder progressing and I was very happy that I had been referred to him. The only downside is that I did not have the funds to continue with my physio for longer as it would have been very beneficial. I cannot fault the service David provided an would gladly recommend him to anyone. Dean MacFarlane

Fantastic experience: David is an exceptional physiotherapist. He knows his subject extremely well and he's very good at explaining how various muscles interact and always gets to the root of the problem. He is kind and thoughtful and I can recommend him to anyone who needs a good physiotherapist.

Fantastic experience: David is a very experienced and highly skilled physiotherapist. He treated my knee and hip issues using ultra sound and acupuncture and introduced an exercise regime to improve my mobility and strength. I can not recommend him highly enough.

Fantastic experience: I had severe head and neck pain which David cured very efficiently. I recommend him as a very skilled Physio'

Fantastic experience: David is brilliant and his knowledge is second to none. I’d been to a few physios before him who couldn’t solve my shoulder problem for around 6 months. David had me back to full fitness in 6 weeks. An expert in his field if I’ve ever seen one!

Fantastic experience: David is a highly experienced physio with a bespoke analytical approach and considerable expertise that sets him apart from other practitioners. I would highly recommend him.

Fantastic experience: I came to David after dislocating my shoulder through playing rugby. I had 2-3 months of treatment and was given exercises to do away from the clinic. A few months further down the line my shoulder is completely healed, I’m back playing sport weekly and lifting heavy weights in the gym with no issues all thanks to David’s excellent treatment. Thank you David for getting my life back to normal!

Fantastic experience: I have been seeing David for a year to rehabilitate from spinal tumor removal and fixation. When I started seeing him, I was barely walking, required the aid of a full body brace and had balance issues along with muscle trauma from major spinal surgeries. David has been the key to the progress I have made with his knowledge, methodical approach, kind demeanour and good sense of humour. With a combination of in person sessions and the home exercises he provides, I am able to walk and move as I did before my surgeries. Without David's help and expertise, I don't believe I would be in this position and able to lead a full and active life. I cannot recommend David highly enough to anybody looking for physiotherapist.

Fantastic experience: David was so helpful with my frozen shoulder. I went from 10% movement to 80% and still climbing. At the time nothing else was working. Would thoroughly recommend.

Fantastic experience: FANTASTIC!! I have scoliosis and had recently dislocated my shoulder when I first started my Physio with David Physio & Sports Clinic. Attending my regular appointments has completely changed the shape of my back (something I originally thought was all unchangeable as it was due to the curvature in my back) and corrected the posture of my shoulder and muscle groups around it (something that, I now know only through my Physio, was affecting the overall curvature of my back). Using a mix of acupuncture, physio exercises, and ultrasound David has done the (what I was told was) impossible! Making my life practically painless and enabling me to carry on with what I love doing and being active. 10/10 cannot recommend him enough to anyone considering acupuncture / physio, DO IT! He is absolutely amazing!!!

Fantastic experience: David is an expert physiotherapist. I came to him with an agonising sport-related injury and expressed my concerns as I had a triathlon event coming up. Less than a week after our first treatment session, I was running pain-free again. Since then, he has clearly explained the root cause of the pain, used needling on me and created a manual of exercises to complete at home. He is professional, extremely knowledgeable and his treatment is effective. If you are looking for a physiotherapist, I highly recommend the David Physio & Sports Clinic.

Fantastic experience: l was recommended to David 3 months ago. His knowledge combined with physio, ultra sound, acupuncture and various exercise machines are all helping me to overcome an injury l have been living with for just over a year. I'm no longer in pain and would highly recommend David.

Fantastic experience: I go to David for Physio and he has been so very helpful. Would recommend to anyone!

Fantastic experience: David is a fantastic physio with a comprehensive understanding of the necessary muscle groups to work in order to deal with shoulder and lower back stiffness and pain. He has a wealth of experience and a professional manner which puts you at ease as well as keeping you informed on the treatment progress. acupuncture, ultrasound are also used as necessary.

Fantastic experience: David is a first class physio. Would definitely recommend him.

Fantastic experience: David helped me resolve a shoulder problem which had been troubling me for months. I found him so friendly and knowledgeable. He kept me informed of what was happening every step of the way and showed me how it was more than my shoulder that was the problem. My shoulder is better than it's been for months and I would have complete confidence in recommending him to anyone who needs physiotherapy.

Fantastic experience: I sustained a shoulder injury over a year ago and after phone consultations with various physiotherapists, and continuing to suffer, I was recommended David for treatment. From the very start his treatment has been excellent. He diagnosed the injury (which others had wrongly diagnosed) and carefully explained why I was suffering, the reason behind the weakness in my shoulder and how it could be treated. He approached my treatment with a variety of methods, including massage, ultrasound and specific exercises. His attitude is encouraging, positive and extremely professional. After just over four months I have full movement in my shoulder and I am pain free. My only regret is that I did not know about David and his physio and sports clinic earlier!

Fantastic experience: I wanted to express my thanks for the effort, expert advice and support you have given me since my stroke. Your positive outlook, pro-active approach and encouragement have been equally important to the outcome, both physically and mentally. Sue

Fantastic experience: David is really thorough and knowledgeable physio. He uses massage, acupuncture and ultrasound to treat issues, as well as analysing running styles and giving you exercises to use at home etc. I have learnt a lot through visiting him and would definitely recommend him.

Fantastic experience: David’s physio sessions have been very helpful, he’s been working on my back and knee. He takes great care, listens to your concerns and really makes you feel at ease. His clinic is very well set out, good equipment, with plenty of free parking. I feel lucky to have found David and would highly recommend him.

Fantastic experience: David is an excellent physiotherapist, who has helped me overcome excruciating foot pain. Great treatment, invaluable advice and exercise guidance helped me keep working and enjoy exercise again.

Fantastic experience: I would highly recommend David . He helped me greatly after my hip operation and also the work he has done on my back has eased the pain. He is very knowledgeable and I feel happy recommending him to anyone who is suffering. Christine

Fantastic experience: I have been seeing David regularly for some neck and back problems. He immediately identified the issues and has helped them enormously. He is incredibly knowledgeable and he also offers acupuncture and needling. He approaches his work with immense positivity, geniality and kindness. His clinic is very well equipped, easy to find and has plenty of free parking. I have no hesitation in recommending him for any physical injuries or discomfort.