Biography
Claire is a Consultant Physiotherapist and the Chief Clinical Officer and co-founder of Pure Sports Medicine. As co-founder she has been with Pure Sports Medicine since its beginning in 2003, delivering outstanding clinical care for over 20 years.
Claire’s clinical specialities include issues of the spine, hip, groin and pelvis including persistent problems, pregnancy-related complaints and movement dysfunction. She has a specific interest in helping women manage the symptoms associated with menopause and metabolic syndrome.
As an accomplished and well established clinician, speaker and researcher, Claire is also an Honorary Lecturer and Examiner at Queen Mary University of London and the University of Hertfordshire, an invited Lecturer at UCL, Kings College, London & University of Bath and a Journal Reviewer for Manual Therapy and Physical Therapy in Sport & the British Journal of Sport Medicine. She was made a Fellow of the Musculoskeletal Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in 2016.
In 2015 she was named Australian Businesswoman of the Year in the UK for her work in healthcare.
Specialist Interests
Hips, Groin, Movement Dysfunction, Pregnancy, Pelvis and Lumbopelvic Dysfunction
Sporting Interests
Football, Dance and Ballet
Currently Works At
Honorary Lecturer and Examiner at Queen Mary University of London, Invited Lecturer at UCL, Kings College, London & University of Bath, Journal Reviewer for Manual Therapy, Physical Therapy in Sport & the British Journal of Sports Medicine and Council Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Work Experience
The Physiotherapy Centre and Fulham
Other Experience
Research interest in groin pain & pathology, including pregnancy related pelvic girdle pain and athletic groin pain, National and International Lecturer on Manual Therapy, spinal, hip & pelvic pain and dry needling
Claire’s Services #
Claire’s Locations #
Kensington SW7
Our Kensington clinic on Cromwell Road is located within the Point West Building, convenient to Kensington, Chelsea, Fulham and West London. Offering both face-to-face and remote consultations.
Virtual Clinic
Access our expert Sport, Exercise and Musculoskeletal Medicine services from anywhere in the UK.
Claire’s Blog Posts #
The Pure Pod: An Introduction to Multidisciplinary Care
Dealing with a persistent injury or chronic pain, and struggling to get the answers or treatment you need from your doctor, or a single specialist? In the first episode of our new podcast series, we explain the process and benefits in a multidisciplinary treatment program.
Empower Yourself: Expert Tips for Managing Menopause Symptoms
Menopause is a significant phase life, yet there’s often a lack of information on how to navigate it. Claire Small, Physiotherapist & Chief Clinical Officer, shares her journey through menopause and offers actionable tips for making lifestyle changes to ease its symptoms.
Why Prehab (Preventive Rehabilitation) is Important
A Prehab programme is a series of exercises designed around you. These exercises help to avoid injury and pain, whether you are an Olympian, a weekend warrior, or preparing for surgery.
Working from Home: Hints & Habits
In recent weeks, many of us went from commuting into an office environment to returning to our home offices. Another shift in our working routine isn’t ideal, so here are our top tips to help working from home seem a little less gloomy.