Richard Lavis Williams
Physiotherapy Consultant
Rich is a Chartered Physiotherapist and current Senior Academy Physiotherapist at Swansea City AFC. Previous to this, he held roles as the Head of Physiotherapy at Cardiff Metropolitan University, Academy Medical Manager at Scarlets Rugby and Head of Academy Medical at Newport County AFC.
Rich was a member of the Team GB medical delegation at the 2025 World University Winter Games and also spent 3 years supporting GB pathway athletes through the Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS). During this time he gained extensive experience managing both able-bodied and para-athletes, of all ages, within high-performance sporting environments.
With an educational background in both physiotherapy and strength & conditioning, Rich’s rehabilitation approach focuses on intelligent loading, movement quality, and long-term athletic development. He bridges medical management and performance, helping clients return fit, prepared, and resilient.
During his career, Rich has developed a particular clinical interest in injury management principles for the younger athlete. With an in depth understanding of growth, maturation, and the nuances of adolescent injury rehab, he creates rehabilitation pathways that protect long-term potential while ensuring safe, confident returns to sport.
Rich combines elite standards, clear communication, and a performance-driven mindset, bringing high level sport experience to practical, outcome focused physiotherapy.
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Arthritis in knee
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