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New Zealand-born Ben is a musculoskeletal physiotherapist for Six Physio, London. While studying, he worked in a gym rehabilitation setting from 2016-2019 with people recovering from neurological conditions. He then went on to work in Christchurch in musculoskeletal physiotherapy from 2021-2023 and was fortunate enough to work pitchside (1st XV Rugby) and in clinic with Christchurch Boys High School in 2022 & 2023.

He also helped with pitchside management in NZ at Ultimate Frisbee tournaments, hockey tournaments and varying levels of rugby from high school to premier grade.

Articles by Ben Johnson

Injuries

How to heal a torn meniscus naturally

A meniscus tear is a common injury among athletes but can it repair on its own? Physio Ben Johnson has the answers…

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“I wasn’t really prepared, but I took a shot!” XTERRA sees stunning performances on a scorching day in the Dolomites

Former XTERRA World Cup champions Arthur Serrières and Alizée Paties of France pulled on their trail shoes and claimed the 2026 XTERRA European Championship Full Distance titles on Saturday, June 20 in Molveno, Trentino, Italy. With Lake Molveno sitting at 21°C, air temperatures rising to 29°C, and the Brenta Dolomites towering over three days of […]

Amazon UK Prime Day 2026 live: we reveal the best triathlon deals

Amazon UK Prime Day is here and it’s shaping up to be a record sale for tri bargains. We’ve gathered some of the best, exclusive deals on triathlon kit for you to choose from. Let’s be honest, with three sports rolled into one, triathlon isn’t exactly a budget-friendly hobby. From wetsuits and running shoes to […]

Is your training putting you at risk of skin cancer? Here’s how to identify the signs and stay skin-safe when outdoors

Long hours of training outside equal lots of sun exposure. But are you keeping your skin safe enough? Here’s how to do it, as well as recommendations for the best sunscreen for athletes. After retiring from a successful, 17-year triathlon career, Georgie Rutherford had just thrown herself into her Long Run Collective coaching venture when […]

“He did not make it easy for me!” Martin Van Riel battles local favourite Valdemar Solok in thrilling Ironman 70.3 Elsinore race

GB’s Kat Matthews found an extra gear to take the women’s race at Ironman 70.3 Elsinore, but the men’s race was equally dynamic from the outset, with a battle between Van Riel and home hero Solok. What happened in the swim with South Africa’s Jamie Riddle and Germany’s Hannes Butters pushing the pace in the […]

“I was like ‘bam, switch on!’” GB’s Kat Matthews takes impressive victory in Ironman 70.3 Elsinore

Set against the stunning backdrop of the 15th-century Kronborg Castle, IRONMAN 70.3 Elsinore delivered a day of world-class racing as Great Britain’s Kat Matthews claimed an impressive victory. What happened in the swim The women’s race began at a relentless pace, with Australia’s Natalie Van Coevorden leading the way out of the water in a […]