"Patients often come to see me feeling frustrated or unsure after trying other treatments. I offer a calm, structured approach, clear explanations, and honest guidance about what will — and won’t — help."

Victoria Smith is a Specialist Physiotherapist (Band 8a NHS) with over 25 years of experience, specialising in hip and knee diagnosis and rehabilitation. She qualified with a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy in 1999 and is a registered member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC). 

As well her private practice, Victoria works in the NHS alongside leading orthopaedic hip and knee surgeons, giving her extensive expertise in managing complex cases. She has a proven track record of helping patients who have struggled to find solutions elsewhere, often making a significant difference where others have not. Highly skilled in requesting and interpreting imaging such as X-rays and MRIs, she ensures patients receive accurate diagnoses and tailored treatment plans. Victoria is also qualified in dry needling and joint injection therapy, providing additional pain management options when appropriate. 

What do I enjoy treating?

"I genuinely enjoy treating all hip and knee problems, from complex and persistent pain to post-operative rehabilitation -it's why I specialised in this area.

I have a particular interest in conditions such as gluteal tendinopathy, hip impingement, hip dysplasia, and hip osteoarthritis, and I especially enjoy supporting patients through post-operative rehabilitation following hip surgery, including hip replacement, arthroscopy and gluteal cuff reconstruction.

I also enjoy managing a wide range of knee conditions, including knee osteoarthritis, meniscal injuries, ACL rehabilitation, and patellar tendinopathy, as well as post-operative rehabilitation following knee surgery and knee replacement, using tailored, progressive programmes to restore strength, confidence, and movement."

A bit about me

"I'm passionate about movement and recovery, Staying active and pain-free at every stage of my life is really important to me.

 I genuinely enjoy helping people return to movement they need and love — because staying active matters to me too. Outside the clinic I love my regular 5km jog- usually squeezed in before work- as I find this helps keep me fit and is great for my mental health. I'm one of those crazy people who enjoy a cold water dip followed by a wild sauna and in the summer I enjoy waterskiing. I love a good book and enjoy time with my family. I genuinely understand how limiting pain can feel when it interferes with everyday life, work, or sport, and I bring that understanding into my clinical work."