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Diagnostic clarity
A detailed review of symptoms, previous care, imaging, surgery and movement presentation.
Specialist hip and groin rehabilitation
Hip pain that can finally be understood.
Dr John Gravenall, PhD
Online specialist consultation for persistent hip and groin pain, post-surgical recovery and complex movement problems that have not improved with standard care.
Online worldwide · Midlands · London by referral
Why book
Specialist guidance when progress has stalled.
The purpose of the consultation is not to hand you another generic exercise sheet. It is to understand the history, identify the likely drivers, explain the problem clearly and give you a structured route forward.
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Individual rehabilitation
Recommendations are matched to your current capacity, goals, occupation and sporting demands.
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Clear next steps
Know what to work on, what to avoid and whether further investigation or face-to-face assessment is needed.
Secure Cliniko Telehealth
Expert hip rehabilitation, wherever you are.
Your consultation runs through a private, secure video link. It is easy to book, easy to join and designed to retain the depth of a specialist assessment.
One-to-one video consultation
Full symptom and treatment history
Imaging and surgical review
Functional movement assessment
Personalised management strategy
Advice on further investigation
The foundational framework
Build the body before loading the hip.
Persistent hip pain is not always solved by strengthening the painful area in isolation. The starting point is often the relationship between breathing, the rib cage, torso and pelvis—then rebuilding rotation, extension, strength and confidence.
01Breathing
02Rib Cage & diaphragm
03Torso & pelvis control
04Foot function & Gait
05Hip mobility & extension
06Strength & capacity
07Return to performance
Common reasons to consult
Complex, persistent and post-surgical hip problems.
Hip and groin symptoms can be influenced by joint pathology, tendon and muscle loading, post-operative changes, movement strategies and the way the torso and pelvis manage force.
Persistent hip painPain that has not settled with standard care.
Hip and groin painIncluding adductor and anterior hip presentations.
FAI and labral presentationsMovement, loading and return-to-activity planning.
Lateral hip painGluteal tendon and load-tolerance rehabilitation.
Hip osteoarthritisMaintaining function and building capacity.
THR rehabilitationPreparation before surgery and structured recovery after.
Post-surgical stiffnessRestoring confidence, range and strength.
Sport-related hip painRunning, martial arts, gym and field sport demands.
Long-standing dysfunctionWhen the problem is broader than a single tissue.
Your specialist
Specialist expertise in complex hip rehabilitation.
Dr John Gravenall, PhD, specialises in complex and persistent hip and groin conditions, including post-surgical rehabilitation, ongoing pain and long-standing movement dysfunction that has not resolved with standard care.
His clinical approach is centred on diagnostic clarity, precise reasoning and structured rehabilitation pathways. Drawing on more than 25 years of experience across healthcare, private practice and clinical education, John provides focused, outcome-driven care designed to restore function, confidence and long-term physical resilience.
BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy
MSc Physiotherapy
PhD Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
25+ years' professional experience
Professional portfolio
Specialist practice, education and professional projects.
Dr John Gravenall brings together specialist rehabilitation, clinical education and carefully developed professional projects under one personal brand.
Clinical practiceThe Hip Specialist
Specialist assessment and rehabilitation for hip and groin pain in London, the Midlands and online.
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EducationThe Hip Complex Series™
Patient rehabilitation pathways and practical education for clinicians.
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Beyond the clinicMartial Arts & Jack Rabbit Coffee
Two long-standing passions built around time off, working hard, teaching, great people and conversation.
Take the next step
Get clarity on your hip problem and a structured plan forward.
Book online through Cliniko for a secure specialist consultation. Face-to-face appointments are also available in the Midlands, with London appointments by referral.