Expert physiotherapy and sports rehabilitation...
Arena Physio & Sports Rehab by Rob Rudland
Expert physiotherapy and sports rehabilitation
Delivered with care, experience, and a personal touch.
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About Rob...
Rob Rudland is a physiotherapist and graduate sports rehabilitator with 25 years of musculoskeletal experience, providing
tailored treatment and rehabilitation to help people overcome pain, injury, and reduced mobility.
He has worked across private practice, semi and professional rugby union, military joint services rehabilitation
and primary care in the UK and abroad, including lead roles with Darlington Mowden Park RFC for many many fantastic
years, Cornish Pirates Rugby, and the Kooga Wailers International Invitational Rugby 7s.
Through this wide-ranging experience, Rob has developed an empathetic, hands-on approach supported by clear
communication and patient-focused rehabilitation. Whether you’re active in sport or simply want to move without
pain, we aim to help you regain confidence and return to the activities that matter most.
Services...
We offer tailored assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation for:
- Back & neck pain
- Muscle, ligament & tendon injuries
- Joint pain & stiffness
- Acute or chronic recurring pain
- Pre- & post-operative orthopaedic rehab
- Reduced mobility after injury or surgery
- Soft tissue therapy for sport, recovery, or wellbeing
Each session combines manual therapy and guided exercise to deliver lasting improvements — not just short-term relief.
What to Expect...
Your first appointment starts with a detailed assessment to understand your story - how your pain or injury began, how it affects your daily life, and what you want to achieve.
We’ll then go through a series of simple movements and tests to confirm what’s going on. From there, I’ll explain the findings clearly and outline a treatment plan designed around you.
Most sessions include a mix of hands-on treatment and graded exercise, with the aim of helping you build resilience and confidence in movement - so you can get back to your work, hobbies, and sport without hesitation.
What people say about Arena Physio...
“ I am happy to recommend Rob Rudland as a skilled and highly qualified physiotherapist with a friendly and empathetic approach that is tailored to the individual needs of each client....“
Trisha Peel
“ I highly to recommend Rob Rudland as a skilled and experienced physiotherapist with a great approach that is tailored to the match the needs of each client.... “
Pete
“ His ability to explain clearly what his plan of action is and why it will be effective, is reassuring and helpful in achieving client co-operation to the relief of pain and successful healing. “
Trisha Peel
Locations & Contact...
Originally, and still based at Darlington Arena - the inspiration for the Arena Physio & Sports Rehab name -
Rob now works across two North East/Yorkshire clinics, including regular days in Carperby.
Darlington Clinic
Darlington Mowden Park RFC,
The Darlington Arena
Neasham Road,
Darlington, DL2 1DL
Wensleydale Clinic
Carperby Pavillion
Carperby,
Leyburn, DL8 4DJ
See our contact page for more details...
Ready to get moving again
Whether you’re recovering from injury, managing pain, or working to improve performance, we’re here to help.