Physiotherapy and Sports Therapy for Patients in Exeter
Although East Devon Physical Therapy is based in Axminster, we’ve been proudly supporting patients from Exeter and the surrounding areas for many years. If you’re dealing with pain, stiffness, injury, or reduced mobility — and you want a clear plan rather than guesswork — we’re an easy trip away at around 30–40 minutes by car, traffic depending.
Expert Physiotherapy Near Exeter
We know how frustrating it is when pain or limited mobility starts to dictate your decisions — work, sleep, exercise, family life, even simple things like walking, driving, or getting up from a chair.
At East Devon Physical Therapy, we offer a highly personalised, evidence-based approach designed to help you:
- Understand what’s driving your symptoms
- Reduce pain and flare-ups
- Rebuild strength, balance and capacity
- Get back to the activities that matter to you
Exeter patients often come to us when they want a more thorough assessment, access to advanced rehab options, or a clinic that can combine multiple tools under one roof.
Who We Help (Exeter Patients)
We regularly support people from Lyme Regis with:
Everyday pain, stiffness and mobility issues
- Knee arthritis / hip arthritis
- Shoulder pain, back pain, neck pain
- Tendon pain (Achilles, plantar heel pain, gluteal, rotator cuff)
- Balance confidence and general deconditioning
Post-operative rehab
- Knee replacement rehabilitation
- Hip replacement rehabilitation
- Post-op strengthening and return-to-walking plans (stage dependent)
Active people and sports injuries (when relevant)
- Running injuries, sprains/strains
- Return to sport and performance rehab
Why Exeter Patients Choose Our Axminster Clinic
Our modern facility combines hands-on therapy with advanced diagnostic and rehab technology, so we can be more targeted and more measurable with your progress. Depending on what you need, your plan may include:
- Thorough pain & injury assessment and clinical reasoning
- Structured rehab programmes (strength, mobility, balance, capacity)
- Shockwave therapy for persistent tendon pain (when appropriate)
- PBM laser therapy to support pain modulation and tissue healing (when appropriate)
- NovoTHOR® red light therapy for recovery and tissue support (when appropriate)
- AlterG anti-gravity treadmill for low-impact walking/running rehab (excellent for arthritis and post-op stages where appropriate)
- Diagnostic ultrasound scanning for clearer answers and better targeting (when appropriate)
- Gait analysis and movement assessment when mechanics are part of the problem
- Custom 3D printed insoles (Phits) + Footscan when foot loading is contributing You won’t be “sold” everything — we choose what fits your case and your goals.
Helping You Get Back to Doing What You Love
For many Exeter patients, success looks like:
- Walking further with less pain
- Feeling stronger and more stable day to day
- Getting back to the gym, running, sport, or simply keeping up with life
- Recovering properly after surgery rather than just “getting by” That’s what we build your plan around.
