Claire Tanner
Consultant MSK Physiotherapist & Joint Injection Specialist
Claire is a Consultant Physiotherapist with 26 years of experience in musculoskeletal practice, she specialises in the assessment and management of a wide range of MSK conditions. Her clinical work includes advanced MSK assessment, diagnostic ultrasound, independent prescribing, and injection therapy, with a special interest in the treatment of headaches and trigger points. She also runs a spinal injection list at Basingstoke Hospital, supporting patients with persistent spinal pain through evidence-based interventions.
Her approach is centred on clear diagnosis, personalised treatment planning, and helping people return to meaningful activity with confidence. She maintains a strong commitment to ongoing professional development to ensure her practice reflects the latest research and best clinical standards. She has recently been published in the International Journal of Advancing Clinical Practice for her evaluation of combined App/physio based treatment of simple musculoskeletal back pain.
FAQs
Claire ’s approach to physio
Clinical Expertise
- Advanced MSK assessment and rehabilitation
- Injection therapy, including spinal injections, Botox for headaches and trigger points
- Ultrasound guided injections for the treatment of MSK conditions
- Independent prescribing
- Complex clinical decision-making
Outside of the clinic......
‘I am captain in the Army Medical Reserves and enjoy a wide range of physical and creative pursuits, including gymnastics, acro yoga, yacht sailing, horse riding, Argentine tango, and salsa.’
What do you enjoy treating?
‘Having specialised in injection therapy, I enjoy providing an intervention that supports someones journey with physiotherapy, their overall wellbeing and quality of life. No matter whether it’s an arthritic knee or someone suffering chronic migraines, I enjoy getting involved.’