The knee is one of the most complex
- and vulnerable - joints in the body.
Injury, pain, and even re-injury are common because knees take the brunt of every jump, twist, and change of direction.
1 in 5
ACL surgeries in the UK are on adults over 40. Knee vulnerability isn’t just a young athlete’s problem
1 in 4
Athletes re-injure their ACL within two years of returning to play - often because hidden deficits weren’t addressed
3–6×
Higher risk for female athletes in pivoting sports like football and netball, making prevention just as important as rehab
50%
Of athletes never return to their pre-injury level of sport after an ACL reconstruction
20–30%
Of patients report persistent knee instability or lack of confidence even after completing rehab.
Whether your knee is sore now and you want to avoid injury or surgery, or you’re in rehab or finished but still not 100% - Knee Performance Profiling uncovers the gaps with advanced testing and expert analysis, giving you clarity and a clear plan forward.
The knee is one of the most complex
- and vulnerable - joints in the body.
Injury, pain, and even re-injury are common because knees take the brunt of every jump, twist, and change of direction.
1 in 5
ACL surgeries in the UK are on adults over 40. Knee vulnerability isn’t just a young athlete’s problem
1 in 4
Athletes re-injure their ACL within two years of returning to play - often because hidden deficits weren’t addressed
3-6×
Higher risk for female athletes in pivoting sports like football and netball, making prevention just as important as rehab
33%
Of athletes never return to their pre-injury level of sport after an ACL reconstruction
20–30%
Of patients report persistent knee instability or lack of confidence even after completing rehab.
Whether your knee is sore now and you want to avoid injury or surgery, or you’re in rehab or finished but still not 100% - Knee Performance Profiling uncovers the gaps with advanced testing and expert analysis, giving you clarity and a clear plan forward.
What is Knee Performance Profiling?
A one-hour session designed to remove the guesswork from your knee health.
Using world-class VALD force plate technology and 15 years of expertise, we test how your knee performs under real demands - strength, power, landing mechanics, and change of direction.
You’ll walk away with clear results, expert feedback, and a personalised plan forward.
What is Knee Performance Profiling?
A one-hour session designed to remove the guesswork from your knee health.
Using world-class VALD force plate technology and 15 years of expertise, we test how your knee performs under real demands - strength, power, landing mechanics, and change of direction.
You’ll walk away with clear results, expert feedback, and a personalised plan forward.
Led by an ACL & Performance Specialist
With nearly 15 years of experience in elite sport and rehabilitation, James Phillips has guided athletes from premiership rugby players to recreational runners back to confident performance.
Co-founder of The Complete ACL Course, and a recognised expert in force plate testing, James combines cutting-edge technology with a proven coaching eye to give you objective answers and a clear plan forward.
Led by an ACL & Performance Specialist
With nearly 15 years of experience in elite sport and rehabilitation, James Phillips has guided athletes from premiership rugby players to recreational runners back to confident performance.
Co-founder of The Complete ACL Course, and a recognised expert in force plate testing, James combines cutting-edge technology with a proven coaching eye to give you objective answers and a clear plan forward.
In just one hour, we’ll test what really matters.
Strength
ratios
Underpins all sporting actions, so forms the bedrock of physical performance
Jump & landing mechanics
Most sporting actions happen quickly, so its key we assess your ability
Change of
direction
If you can absorb force well, you can tolerate the high forces produced in sport.
Performance benchmarks
Compared to you (LSI) and others to know where you stand.
You won’t just leave with numbers - you’ll leave with clear answers,
expert feedback, and personalised guidance to move forward with confidence.
In just one hour, we’ll test what really matters.
Strength ratios
Underpins all sporting actions, so forms the bedrock of physical performance
Jump & landing mechanics
Most sporting actions happen quickly, so its key we assess your ability
Change of direction
If you can absorb force well, you can tolerate the high forces produced in sport.
Performance benchmarks
Compared to you (LSI) and others to know where you stand.
You won’t just leave with numbers - you’ll leave with clear answers, expert feedback, and personalised guidanceto move forward with confidence.
Leave with clarity, confidence, and a clear plan.
Objective data - no more guessing, you’ll know exactly where your knee stands.
Personalised report - clear results explained in plain English.
Expert guidance - practical next steps tailored to your sport or activity.
Peace of mind - confidence that you’re safe to return, progress, or protect your knees.
Leave with clarity, confidence, and a clear plan.
Objective data – no more guessing, you’ll know exactly where your knee stands.
Personalised report – clear results explained in plain English.
Expert guidance – practical next steps tailored to your sport or activity.
Peace of mind – confidence that you’re safe to return, progress, or protect your knees.
What my clients think
James has been my PT for a couple of years. He's helped me a lot to get back into a good workout routine. He's very knowledgeable and has been great at working around issues of my aging body. The coaching sessions are always varied and fun. Highly recommended.
Joachim Gleissner
I came to James after years of dealing with recurring issues that kept me from playing field hockey consistently. He’s a great communicator, always responsive, and his programming is evidence-based and tailored to me as an individual rather than a generic plan. Since working with him, I’ve been able to get back to playing field hockey consistently and injury free, and I’m enjoying playing again. It’s had such a positive impact, and I can’t recommend James highly enough.
Harry Martin
I've been working with James for just over a year after losing a bit of confidence in training and myself after an ACL injury. James has such a deep knowledge and understanding that you just know he has your back. He is also approachable, any worry or concern is spoken about in depth. Within the time we have worked together my knee is the strongest its ever felt and i have achieved things i wouldn't have thought i would have done! So much so that any goal no matter how big James makes it feel achievable and within reach, changing plans when needed and always makes sure it fits into your lifestyle James is someone i cannot speak highly enough about and someone i recommend to have in your corner!
Lorna-Claire Gray
James has helped me return to health after various tendon problems and he had his work cut out for him! It has been a brilliant experience, he is very knowledgeable, flexible and has plenty of patience. He will also work out a personalised schedule to keep me busy for a month at the gym and I find that very helpful as a guide to building strength safely.
Claudine Maguire
Training for both an Ironman 70.3 and a full Ironman required a thoughtful approach to strength training and James delivered exactly that. His program was strategically designed to complement my endurance work, improving my strength, efficiency and resilience without adding unnecessary fatigue. Thanks to his coaching, I’ve been able to train consistently while staying injury-free. What sets James apart is his deep understanding of how strength training integrates with triathlon/endurance sports demands. Every workout has a clear purpose, and he takes the time to explain how each progression supports long-term performance. Beyond the physical results, his professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to motivate (and his sense of humour!) have made a huge difference in my training journey. I would highly recommend James to any athlete - from beginners to those more experienced - who is serious about unlocking their full potential.
Connie Tram
I was introduced to James a couple of years ago by my physio, with a very specific objective of helping me to train for my first marathon in over 5 years while recovering from a hamstring injury. Since then James has been absolutely phenomenal, rebuilding my confidence and coaching me to complete marathon, shave 3 minutes off my personal best and then subsequently helping me to smash my PBs at 5k and 10k (including taking my 10k time down from c42 mins to sub 39 - something I'd been trying and failing to do on my own for 15 years). What has impressed me most with James is the tailored approach he took to my training. The results alone highlight that he is great at what he does, but I was most impressed by how he recognises that life gets in the way sometimes and he goes above and beyond to help adapt my training to fit in with whatever I have going on. There is never any judgement if I need to skip a session on my plan, just an understanding and a pragmatic solution to help maximise my training & performance.
George Williams
James has been my S&C coach for years and highly rate & value his skills, experience & patience! He’s kept me injury free and able to tackle all sorts of sporting endeavours over the last decade
tarrill baker
Hi I recently did testing with James coming back from my injury His service was top notch and was a pleasure working with him to get myself back from my injury, I would recommend his services for sure 👍 Thanks once again ! …
Tyler Burey
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