I visited Momentum for a road bike fit with John Dennis, and I can't recommend it highly enough!
I have had years of injuries and niggles due to incorrect positioning/frame size and couldn't imagine riding endurance miles like I used to, from both a mental and comfort point of view (pain and thinking about the never ending tweaks I could make consumed my thoughts on the bike and I had fallen out of love with it). I did a 200km event 2 weeks after my fit and it's such a joy to be riding sustainably and carefree in the moment again (and my bike handling confidence has massively improved)!
John was so excellent, it felt very tailored and he really took the time to listen to understand the rider as an individual (previous injuries, posture, activities outside cycling, etc) and apply this. For the renewed love of cycling, and comfort off the bike also, that this bike fit has brought me it's just invaluable. Thank you!
After many years of whinging about my old lady knees and various niggles and pain and frustration I eventually booked up with Momentum for one of their running assessments.
It is a bit of an investment but I really wanted the insight and expertise and to try and fix whatever was going on.
The appointment was close on two hours long, started with a consultation based around a form I completed. I explained it may have been more mobility / flexibility than strength but Kate explained the assessment and how personalised the report and programme were.
The assessment is beyond thorough, I found it really insightful that the areas which I often feel a niggle and things were all worked.
The first part is biomechanic movements, assessing your left and right side separately. After assessing hip, knee, ankle and feet I had the gait analysis. This isn’t like where the sports shop get you to squat and run then hook you up with some new runners lol this was on a treadmill with a belt around my waist and the device at the base of my back was connected to the iPad. I simply ran and the device measures and scores my running the balance and stability, the symmetry and also the impact. After this was the biomechanical footscan where I ran over a small pad on the floor and the computer created images of my feet.
All the way through Kate discussed the findings and explained things to me and it was again reassuring that from what I’ve felt and experienced I could recognise what she was talking about and also that all three components backed each other up and helped Kate.
A few days after this my 18 page 🤯 report arrived along with the strength program designed for me 🙌🏻. The report was all of the findings and notes of the assessments - if you are a data geek you will love it, I’m also going to show it to any new coach or PT I get so they understand my current challenges.
The exercises in my programme look deceivingly easy 😂 but again after my first session through them I could tell they were working the right things and the fact they were so hard to do likely means it’s where I need to improve.
I’m 3/4 weeks post assessment and the program is doing well I’m about to book in for a review. Obviously with lots of this stuff it will take time to improve and then build on that, so I can’t at this point say everything is fixed but the thorough nature of the report, the programme with videos and clear instructions and the fact I know what I’m working on and the reason why make me able to recommend Momentum and their services highly. Some of the components of the running assessment are available separately. The running assessment specifically is done by a Sports Rehabilitation person but they also have physios and strength and conditioning coaches. I’m looking forward to the journey and my next review to see the improvements then of course the knock on effect of those in my running and strength work 💪🏻.
Reply from Momentum Sports Injury Clinic
2025.03.13
Wow! What an amazing, detailed review that will really help others to understand what the running assessment includes, thanks Rachel, we really appreciate it.
We are so pleased to hear you have found it beneficial and looking forward to watching your journey!
We are so pleased to hear you have found it beneficial and looking forward to watching your journey!
I can’t stress enough how good the guys at Momentum are. I have been dealing with a tricky sports specific injury and the team have listened in depth and helped me understand and build a plan for a way forward. Big shout outs to John, Carl and Abbie!
Reply from Momentum Sports Injury Clinic
2025.03.13
Thank you so much Joe for such a positive review, we really appreciate it.
I can’t recommend Momentum too highly.
Momentum is a multidisciplinary team of qualified, experienced professionals who will take good care of you and bring out your best - whatever your needs and situation.
Rather than a gym with bleeping machines and flashing lights this is a place to get personal attention to work through a programme to meet your needs and support your personal objectives. In my case I’m recently retired and want to increase strength, improve balance and improve my aerobic fitness to get the most out of my “third age” years.
The gym carefully assesses you in a detailed meeting and prepares a personal programme which is changed monthly ( so you don’t get bored and to accommodate changing objectives).
You are never left alone (unless you want to be) and this ensures that all exercises are done safely and efficiently.
Should you have an injury the excellent in-house physiotherapy team are on hand to treat you and liaise with your coach to ensure that your gym work supports your recovery.
If you are an athlete of any level Momentum are there to help you work more efficiently to maximise your performance.
I used to hate gyms. I love Momentum and have been a satisfied user for more than 5 years.
Oh, and booking sessions online and parking at the gym are dead easy.
Reply from Momentum Sports Injury Clinic
2025.02.17
Wow! Thank you so much Mary for leaving this detailed review - it means the world to us. We have thoroughly enjoyed working with you over the years!
I had 3 physio sessions for a leg injury following an ultra trail run.
Keen to recover as soon as possible, I booked an appointment with Momentum. My physio, Kate has been fantastic in providing me with detailed plans and tuition ensuring my technique was correct for the physio and strength training exercises. Within around 3 months I have improved and have just followed the back to running programme without any leg pain. I’m now feeling much more positive for my future running career and will continue the strength training.
Reply from Momentum Sports Injury Clinic
2025.01.13
Thank you so much for the feedback Nicola, it means so much to us. Great to hear you are feeling positive for your future running career!
I can’t thank Kate at Momentum Sports Injury Clinic enough for her incredible support and expertise! After struggling with a recurring tibial tear that sidelined me for far too long, I finally found someone who truly understood the issue and guided me to recovery. her approach was thorough, professional, and tailored to my needs, helping me not only heal but also rebuild my strength. Thanks to her, I’m back to marathon training – something I hadn’t thought possible just a few months ago
Reply from Momentum Sports Injury Clinic
2025.01.13
Thank you so much for the positive feedback, we really appreciate it and delighted to hear Kate has got you back on track!
I went to Momentum to buy a set of road cycling shoes. I ended up buying mtb shoes as well and also getting a bike fit. The setup is excellent and far more advanced than anything else I have come across before.
Jon Dennis is very knowledgeable as well as being a nice guy who is really interesting to talk to.
I really can’t say enough about this place and the people working there. 10/10 from me.
Reply from Momentum Sports Injury Clinic
2024.12.10
Many thanks for your positive feedback James we really appreciate it.
In buying a new bicycle I was advised to have a bike fit to ensure I got the correct size, which seemed a sensible suggestion. I searched online for bike fits and settled on Momentum, a decision I never regretted. Whilst cheaper fits are to be found, I would be surprised if they came with the same depth of honesty, experience, knowledge, understanding and patience that I had with Momentum. From my experience, I strongly advise giving them a try
Reply from Momentum Sports Injury Clinic
2024.12.10
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us feedback Paul, we really appreciate it.
Great experience. Had an issue with my foot prior to the GNR and Tony helped me get to the start line. Recommend to anyone looking to improve their performance or return from injury.
Reply from Momentum Sports Injury Clinic
2024.12.10
Thank you for leaving us feedback James and great to hear we helped you still get to the start line!
Superb set-up, service and levels of expertise. Saw Carl Bell for painful left hip from track season and he was meticulous in his identification of the source of the problem and then extremely client-centred in his suggestion of ongoing management. Can’t find enough superlatives. Thank you ever so much.
Reply from Momentum Sports Injury Clinic
2024.09.18
Many thanks for the positive feedback Justin, we really appreciate it.
Recommend to me by my coach (based in Eastbourne) I decided to take the trip up to Newcastle for both a running assessment with Carl and a bike fit with John. Firstly, the facilities are top notch, great environment and atmosphere from the gym point of view for people of all ages and levels to be able to get fit and strong with coaches that are engaged and friendly. I have had issues with my lower back when riding my TT bike and also I knew my running technique was not the best. The assessment with Carl was really thorough and every muscle group was broken down and assessed, the follow up report again was very thorough, clear and put in terms that I could understand. The strength exercises I was given are now setup on an app that I can access and watch back to make sure I’m getting the right technique. What I was most impressed with was that he didn’t look for quick fixes that wouldn’t solve the long term problem but educated me and gave me ownership to know how to be able to help myself. I then saw John for a bike fit, the technology used is state of the art and he straight away could see that my figures were not in the parameters they should be and didn’t even correlate to left to right balance. My position was changed (with great patience on his behalf as my front end is a pain in the … to change the stack on). And he gave me strategies for my technique that I can now work on. All in all a very good experience and I hope to revisit in the near future to check up on how I’m progressing. 100% worth the travel. Thanks guys 👍🏼
Reply from Momentum Sports Injury Clinic
2024.09.03
Thanks so Jamie for leaving such a detailed review of your experience with us, we really appreciate it.