Who are we?
We are a cutting edge physio studio in the
heart of Bangalore
Stride Spine and Sports Rehab clinic was founded by celebrated sports physiotherapist Muthu Kumar with the single mission of giving a pain free active life to every human being they touch, irrespective to the nature of their injury or ailment.
While our team of experienced physiotherapists is very popular among top sportspeople of the country for fast and complete rehabilitation from sports injuries and downtime, we are also highly recommended by top Orthos in the country for our targeted post-surgery rehabilitation. On the flip side, the physiotherapists at Stride have also completely prevented several surgeries. More often than not, our patients come in with severe pain, having been recommended major surgery by multiple Orthos, and our team has been able to sort the issue out with just physiotherapy and rehab.
Physiotherapy care guided by experience and empathy
Our physiotherapists bring together professional training, practical clinical experience and a patient-first approach. Every treatment journey begins with listening, careful assessment and a rehabilitation plan designed around the individual.
Muthu Kumar
Founder & Head Physiotherapist
Muthu Kumar is the founder and lead physiotherapist at Stride. His career includes five years with the Indian Under-19 cricket teams between 2005 and 2009, covering international tours and the 2006 and 2008 Under-19 Cricket World Cups.
He has also worked with Bangalore Banga Beats during the 2013 Indian Badminton League, served as an official league therapist for the Champions Tennis League and supported Royal Challengers Bengaluru as team physiotherapist across four IPL seasons.
Professionals supporting your recovery
Meet the physiotherapists who support patients through assessment, treatment and rehabilitation.
Mr Mohanraj
Physiotherapist
Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Mr Mohanraj has been working as a physiotherapist since 2022. He brings a calm, practical approach to patient care and supports individuals through assessment, guided exercise and progressive rehabilitation.
Ms Vidhi Soni
Physiotherapist
Master of Physiotherapy
Ms Vidhi Soni has worked in physiotherapy since 2022. Her postgraduate training supports a structured approach to rehabilitation, with emphasis on clear guidance, consistent progress and patient confidence.
Ms Vimala
Physiotherapist
Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Ms Vimala has three years of physiotherapy experience. She works closely with patients throughout their rehabilitation, helping them improve movement, build strength and return to daily activities steadily.
Ms Nishu Singh
Physiotherapist
Master of Physiotherapy
Ms Nishu Singh has been practising physiotherapy since 2023–24. She combines postgraduate knowledge with attentive communication to make each stage of treatment understandable and manageable for the patient.
Mr Abin Baby
Physiotherapist
Master of Physiotherapy
Mr Abin Baby has one year of professional physiotherapy experience. He focuses on careful assessment, clear exercise instruction and progressive rehabilitation suited to each patient’s needs and pace.
Mr P. Dhananjay
Senior Physiotherapist
Master of Physiotherapy
Mr P. Dhananjay has worked in physiotherapy since 2014. His extensive clinical experience contributes to thoughtful assessment, well-planned rehabilitation and dependable guidance throughout a patient’s recovery.
Ms Angel Lidia
Physiotherapist
Master of Physiotherapy
Ms Angel Lidia has been working as a physiotherapist since 2021. She supports patients with a compassionate and organised approach, helping them understand their rehabilitation plan and progress with confidence.
Mr Joy Thomas
Physiotherapist
Master of Physiotherapy
Mr Joy Thomas has practised physiotherapy since 2022. He takes a patient-focused approach to rehabilitation and provides clear direction as patients work toward improved movement, strength and everyday function.
- About
- Expertise
Dr. Muthu Kumar is the founder and the lead Physiotherapist at Stride. He has erstwhile traveled with the Indian U19 cricket teams for 5 years from 2005 to 2009 as the team physiotherapist - This included tours to New Zealand, South Africa, England, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and 2006 & 2008 Cricket World Cups. He has also worked with Bangalore Banga Beats badminton team for 2013 IBL and was the Official league therapist for Champions tennis League. He was also the Team physio for Royal Challengers Bangalore for 4 IPL seasons.
An internationally trained spine specialist, Muthu is an expert in Diagnosis, Sports Rehab, Post-surgery care and Spine mobilization
A Bachelor in physiotherapy laureate, Angel has since then gone on to volunteer with several patients with disabilities and children with special needs while also learning hands-on post surgery rehab and emergency care at intensive care units at some of the top hospitals in the city. She has experience in handling patients of all age groups and is especially a hit with the patient’s families, thanks to her ability to communicate clearly and calmly.
Her specialties include trigger point release and joint mobility extension
With a bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy and a diploma in food and nutrition, Richard is the best of both worlds. This young physio has a curious mind and has had hands-on training under multiple star physiotherapists. For him, the client’s comfort always comes first.
Skilled in Manual therapy, Functional rehabilitation and fitness management.
A physiotherapy post-graduate specializing in musculoskeletal and sports therapy, Nithila is a rehabilitation specialist who wants to positively impact the society with her work. Nithila also has a good understanding of Osteoarthritis care and is a gentle taskmaster when it comes to physical therapy.
Specialist in post surgery rehab and Pain management
The first thing you will notice about Deepika is her warm smile. The next thing you’d notice is just how resourceful she can be. From making sure every client gets their appointments at the right time, to going the extra mile to get our patients external support and references where need be, she is the actual boss in this office.
Mr. Abin Baby is a dedicated physiotherapist with a Master’s in Physiotherapy and one year of clinical experience. He is passionate about helping patients recover with confidence through clear communication, careful assessment, and personalized rehabilitation plans. His approach focuses on understanding each patient’s condition, guiding them through the right treatment process, and supporting steady progress toward better movement, strength, and overall function.
Trained in advanced physiotherapy assessment and rehabilitation, with a focus on patient-centered care, pain management, mobility improvement, strengthening exercises, posture correction, and recovery-focused therapy.
What We Treat
Neck Pain
Pain in the neck due to spondylitis with or without referred pain to head / hands / upper back, or weakness in the upper limb. Neck pain due to work related posture and stress.
Back Pain
Upper back pain, Lower back pain, Disc herniation, Disc bulge and Siatica (Back pain with leg pain), Scoliosis, Postural issues, Tail bone injuries, etc
Shoulder Pain
Shoulder injuries including Sports injuries, frozen shoulder, shoulder muscle weakness, any other restricted mobility on the shoulder, etc
Wrist and Elbow Pain
Carpal tunnel syndrome, Wrist Tendonitis Restricted wrist mobility, tennis elbow, elbow injuries, Restricted finger mobility, etc
Knee pain
Sports related knee pain, arthritis related disabilities, ruptured ligament, torn cartilage, knee tendonitis, knee injuries, etc
Ankle and heel pain
Ankle sprains, ligament tears, shin pain, heel pain, plantar fascitis, Achilles tendinitis, Heel stiffness, etc
Osteoarthritic pain
Management of joint pain and swelling due to Osteoarthritis, Pain relief, prevention of further deterioration and extension of joint life
Post operative rehab
Rehabilitation and resuscitation post surgery of any orthopedic condition, improve mobility post accidents, multiple fractures, joint replacements, etc
Sports injuries
Any injuries from sport, dance or intense physical activity. Reversal of injury, pain management and return to activity and/or performance
How We Treat
With any post operative rehab, we work closely with your ortho, understand your condition completely and chart out a plan that works specifically for your age, condition and expectations.
Where needed, we use manual therapy intervention, passive movements and targeted movements to restore even the smaller finer movements that help joints perform optimally.
We mobilize and deep massage targeted tissues with a manual technique to reduce pain, relax muscles, increase range of motion and restore strength.
We identify problem areas and specific muscular points that are a root cause to the pain, and use trigger point therapy to release the tension in these target points.
We test your posture through several movements and with the guidance of wall to wall mirrors, and other tools, make you aware of postural discrepancies.
With any sports injury, we understand the origin of the injury clearly and work on treating the injured joint or muscle back to athletic standards in the shortest time possible.
Whether you are an amateur or a professional runner, we take great care in keeping your running injuries at bay and helping you to return to your full running schedule as fast as possible after an injury.
How We Treat
Client Testimonials
Gautham Karthik (Actor)
Gautham Karthik (Actor)
In my profession as an actor, I end up getting injured quite a lot, sometimes the injuries are big, sometimes small and sometimes I end up with injuries that are not detectable till a few days later.
My worst injury, a blow to the neck and spine, caused a lot of pain and also spread to different areas of my back. This resulted in me not able to work out, putting on a lot of weight, and experiencing pain 24/7.
I seeked out help from Physiotherapists, Doctors, Chiropractors and almost any form of treatment that would help, sadly none did. I was on the verge of giving up and learning to live with the pain when a friend of mine convinced me to try one last time with a doctor that she had been getting treated by.
That’s when I was introduced to Dr. Muthu Kumar.
I met him over video call, due to the ‘CoronaVirus Pandemic’ lockdown, and he asked me a bunch of questions, some of which I thought were totally unrelated to my pains, like what sofa am I sitting on in the living room, but to my surprise, everything helped him asses my situation with pinpoint accuracy!
With a few exercises taught over the video call and an ever-positive attitude, I noticed that there was a huge relief to the pain that I was experiencing for so long. And as the sessions continued, my pains have slowly disappeared and I’m back to my old workout routines, my weight is back under my control, and I’m back at work, fully confident.
Dr. Muthu Kumar has been a miracle worker in my life and now I am able to bravely go to my work knowing that I have an excellent doctor to make sure I get back up on my feet if I fall.
Manjima Mohan (Actor)
Manjima Mohan (Actor)
My Achilles tendon on my left leg had been cut in two and I had undergone surgery to reconnect the tendon, after which the road to recovery was really difficult. As an actor, I’m required to be able to dance, jump, run or at the very least, walk. Since I could barely even stand and support my weight, my work had to be put on hold, my workouts had to be stopped, I couldn’t do the things I loved anymore.
However, once I was introduced to Dr. Muthu Kumar, things began to immediately look up. He gave me a set of physio stretches to do on a daily basis, he followed up almost on a daily basis, kept motivating me when I felt low, he never let me give up. And then, once I was strong enough, he started me on a few workouts. Step-by-step, day-by-day, I started noticing differences, I felt stronger, I was able to stand longer, I was able to move faster.
Now, I’ve resumed my work, I am confident enough to resume my dance classes and I’ve never felt stronger.
Thanks to Dr. Muthu Kumar, I’ve got my life back on track and am able to move forward
