Martin is a chartered physiotherapist at The Health Hub with experience in both private practice and elite sport. He has a particular interest in knee injuries, ACL rehabilitation and planning a safe return to sport, and continues to work with Brighton & Hove Albion’s Under-23s, assessing and rehabilitating developing professional footballers.
Qualifications and memberships
- Degree in Sport and Exercise Science, studied in Liverpool
- Qualified in physiotherapy at the University of Brighton
- Chartered physiotherapist, registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Member of the Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (AACP)
What Martin sees most
- ACL injuries, before and after surgery
- Meniscus tears and other knee injuries
- Runner’s knee and other running injuries
- Long-standing knee pain
- Sports injuries and return-to-sport planning
How Martin works
Martin combines hands-on treatment with progressive exercise rehabilitation, built up in stages based on what you can do. He uses VALD ForceDecks force plates to measure strength, jumping and landing, so decisions about moving on or returning to sport are based on how your leg is actually doing. ForceDecks testing is included in your physiotherapy at no extra cost. Martin also offers medical acupuncture where it helps.
Outside the clinic
Martin is a keen runner and golfer, so he understands what it means to want to get back to your own sport.
What patients say
“He listened closely to everything I had to say, carried out his examination and explained very clearly what I had done to my knees by overtraining. He came up with a plan and started work immediately.”
David Short
Book with Martin
You can book an appointment with Martin online, or call us on 01444 817851.
Martin Ratcliffe
Physiotherapist,
Acupuncture Physiotherapist
Martin is a Chartered Physiotherapist with extensive experience in both private practice and elite sport. After completing a degree in Sport and Exercise Science in Liverpool, he went on to qualify in Physiotherapy at the University of Brighton. His early experience in musculoskeletal outpatient care laid the foundation for his passion for rehabilitation and patient-centred recovery.
Martin has a strong clinical interest in knee injuries, particularly ACL rehabilitation and return-to-sport planning. He continues to work with the Brighton & Hove Albion Under-23s, where he plays an active role in the assessment, treatment, and performance management of developing professional athletes. This ongoing involvement in elite football has sharpened his understanding of high-level rehab and the demands of returning to sport both physically and mentally.
At The Health Hub, Martin combines hands-on treatment with tailored, progressive exercise rehabilitation. Whether you’re recovering from ACL surgery, managing chronic knee pain, or aiming to return to sport with confidence, Martin delivers expert, evidence-based care to support your recovery every step of the way.
A keen runner and golfer, Martin brings a real-world understanding of movement and performance to his clinical work, helping patients get back to doing what they love.
Martin works with a number of private healthcare insurance companies including AXA, AVIVA, Simply Health, WPA, Westfield and bhsf.
Insurers Martin Works With
Prices and insurance
- Initial physiotherapy assessment and treatment (45 minutes): £79
- Follow-up treatment (30 minutes): £64
No GP referral is needed. You pay at your appointment and we’ll give you an invoice to claim back from your insurer if you’re covered. Martin is recognised by AXA, Aviva, BHSF, Simplyhealth, Westfield Health and WPA. Check with your insurer before booking, as policies vary.
You’ll find us at Unit 3, 2-8 Sussex Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 4EA. There’s free on-street parking on Sussex Road and two pay and display car parks a short walk away, and our entrance, treatment rooms and toilets are wheelchair accessible. We’re open Monday to Friday 8am to 7pm, and Saturday 8am to 1pm.
Book an appointment
Book with Martin online or call us on 01444 817851.
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