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Laura Dent BSc (Hons) MSST

Laura is a Graduate Sports Therapist providing injury rehabilitation and sports massage. Sports Therapy is the treatment and rehabilitation of musculo-skeletal injuries ranging from muscle strains to fracture rehabilitation.

Laura uses various modalities to achieve the best results including massage, joint mobilisations, ultrasound, dry needling, proprioception techniques and neuromuscular facilitation. Whether you want tight muscles loosened up or have a serious injury to recover from, Laura can help you.

Laura established her company LD Sports Therapy in 2010 and now has two practices in Hertfordshire and two in central London. She has extensive experience with athletes ranging from amateur to the elite. She takes this sporting attitude into her clinical work and works with her clients to reach their goals whether this is to relieve stress or return to full fitness to compete again in their sport. Laura has experience with patients from aged eight to eighty and understands how people react differently to treatments. Laura was recently asked to publish an article for a national newspaper on the treatment of running injuries as she regularly treats triathletes and ultra-marathon runners.

Laura is currently the Head Sports Therapist at Hemel Storm Basketball, providing treatment and rehabilitation at training and matches for the squad of fifteen, many of which have represented Great Britain. Laura has worked previously with Tring Rugby, Thanet Wanderers Rugby Union, Kent County Rugby Union Junior and Senior, Whitstable Town Football Club, Faversham Town Football Club and Elite Men's Lacrosse Players at the 2010 World Cup as a tournament therapist. She is fully aware of the demands intense exercise and training have on our bodies, having played lacrosse at International level.

Qualifications

BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy
Musculoskeletal Dry Needling
Member of The Society of Sports Therapists

Specialties

Relieving back and neck tension with sports massage and dry needling
Achilles Tendinopathy

Philosophy

"I take a calm approach to my clinical work. I like to provide clients with knowledge about their injuries and pain so they can feel confident in their treatment and rehabilitation plans. I always explain injury prevention as I want clients to have the tools to prevent a reoccurrence. The ultimate goal for me is to see a quick but safe, full recovery. This establishes a trust in me that means clients will want to return if they encounter new injuries. Don’t hesitate to ask me for advice on the best treatment for you, when I’m not busy treating on the top floor at The Albany Club, you will probably find me in the kitchen listening to anyone who wants to chat about their injury."

Testimonials

"When I went to Laura for help my injury really started to improve. Within weeks (and not the previously outlined months) Laura had my leg back in full working order. Laura is greatly skilled at her job. She is the ultimate sports therapist for any person, her experience and combination of old and new techniques works miracles. Above all of Laura’s occupational skills, her own personality shines through. She is professional in her work, but she has the warmest, kindest, friendliest and most approachable personality that I have come across. It is with great pleasure that I can recommend and thank Laura for all she has done for me."

PAUL O'SULLIVAN, IRELAND INTERNATIONAL BASKETBALL, AGE 24

"I have to tell you that I am and have been pain free since your intervention and although my neck feels a bit tight still - I feel fantastic. You are a diamond!! I have never had such pain relief from my neck and back. Thank you so much."

AUDREY DEAN

“I recently trained, and competed in, the Brighton marathon but unfortunately picked up some niggling injuries along the way. Laura was thoroughly professional in her approach and treatment of the injuries and even opened my eyes to the world of acupuncture. I was a little apprehensive about acupuncture but when the treatment was completed found it sped up the recovery of my injuries and allowed me to get back to training earlier than predicted. I would not hesitate in recommending Laura and know that with an ageing body I will be using her in the future!”

DYLAN WENDLEKEN AGE 39

"I was referred to Laura in August due to a very painful upper leg and groin muscle injury. My painful condition began in May by cycling too much! No matter whom I went to see I really had very little response from treatment. In actual fact no one could actually explain what I had done to myself and my injury meant I could no longer work. Thankfully Laura made a quick diagnosis, gave a full explanation and knew exactly what treatments would get me back to full fitness as soon as possible. I am very pleased with how things have worked out and I am now back to full time employment and starting to enjoy my cycling again. I really cannot recommend and thank Laura enough for her expert treatment and guidance."

BRIAN HUDSON AGE 50

"I've ridden horses for many years and fallen off them countless times. For some reason I always seem to land on my left-hand side and my shoulder and ribs have taken a pounding. I noticed when doing some work in the gym recently that I was very stiff through the shoulder but thought it was probably too late to do anything about it. A trainer suggested I consult Laura, and the work she has done has brought about a surprising improvement in my range of motion and flexibility on the damaged side. Laura gave me my first experience of deep massage combined with acupuncture and it's certainly benefited me. I would unreservedly recommend her to anyone, even if their condition is a long-standing one."

ROBERT GILL AGE 67

"I went to see Laura for the first time in March 2011 for my aching legs and aching back, caused by weekly football. She used deep tissue sports massage and stretching techniques to loosen up my calves, hamstrings and my back. I have definitely felt better as a result of periodic massages and the regular little strains that happened all over my body after football have been greatly reduced."

PAUL WICKENS AGE 48

www.lauradentsportstherapyco.uk

Laura Dent is available Mondays 6pm - 9pm

To book call The Albany 02032145038