Lottie Sims

Total Therapy

Professional Overview Lottie Sims is a musculoskeletal (MSK) physiotherapist and sports massage therapist at Total Therapy, alongside her role within Swanage and Wareham RFC’s medical team as a physiotherapist. Her roles involve assessing, managing, and preventing acute and chronic injuries using a combination of hands-on treatment, exercise-based rehabilitation, and a holistic approach that considers lifestyle factors through education and advice. Patient goals and preferences are central to Lottie’s clinical practice. She supports individuals in achieving their goals and continuing to participate in the activities they enjoy. Lottie has a special interest in endurance sport, particularly supporting runners with injury treatment, prevention, and training structure. She also works with the Cardiff University Triathlon Team to provide strength and conditioning support, as well as injury prevention education. Clinical Skillset and Special Interests Level 4 Sports Massage Therapy Joint mobilisation and myofascial release Orthopaedic post-operative rehabilitation Management of chronic musculoskeletal conditions, such as arthritis Sport and exercise taping Running-related injuries Strength and conditioning for endurance sports RED-S and eating behaviours in the context of sport and musculoskeletal injury Clinical and pitch-side experience within amateur-level rugby Horse-riding biomechanics and related injuries Professional Interests & Passions Lottie strongly believes that everyone can enjoy and benefit from being active, with her clinical practice centred around patient education, empowerment, and goal setting. Her background in eventing (equestrian), triathlon, ultra-running, and multiple team sports has shaped her adaptable, practical, and problem-solving approach to rehabilitation. By staying up to date with current clinical research, Lottie ensures that her patients benefit from the latest evidence-based practice, alongside consistent and transparent evaluation of progress. She is particularly passionate about supporting young athletes transitioning into competitive sport, helping them train safely and develop performance through education on the fundamentals of training and recovery. Professional Memberships CSP HCPC STA