Manual therapy
Hands-on treatment with the Mulligan Concept as a key element to restore joint mobility, reduce pain and improve movement quality.
Improve mobility & function
From Pain to Performance
Individualized manual therapy and rehabilitation on the Costa Blanca. Nordic Physio combines hands-on treatment with modern pain science and structured exercise, for you to move better and stay active.
About
NORDIC PHYSIO
Nordic Physio is a manual therapy practice built on one simple idea: treatment should be individualized. Every session starts with a thorough assessment of your joints, movement quality and the demands of your daily life or sport.
The Mulligan Manual Therapy Concept is a key element of the treatment - pain-free mobilisations combined with active movement to restore function quickly. It is paired with progressive loading and education, so improvements last beyond the clinic.
Consultations take place in Albir on the Costa Blanca in collaboration with established clinics, serving patients in English, Spanish, Norwegian and Danish.
- Since
- 15+ yrs
- Languages
- 4
- Location
- Albir
Certifications
Trained & certified
Niels holds postgraduate certifications in the Mulligan Manual Therapy Concept (upper and lower quadrant, basic and advanced) and FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine - keeping Nordic Physio aligned with international, evidence-based standards.
The physiotherapist
The Team
Niels Balslev, BSc
Niels is a musculoskeletal physiotherapist with more than 15 years of clinical experience, working on the Costa Blanca, Lanzarote, Faroe Islands and Denmark. He has postgraduate training in Sports Physiotherapy, Western Medical Acupuncture, Manual Osteopathy, Modern Pain Science and the Mulligan Manual Therapy Concept.
As a lifelong athlete - football, road cycling, running, triathlon, tennis and padel - he understands the physical demands of sport from the inside, and treats everyone from beginners to competitive athletes.
Alongside clinical work, Niels presents lectures and workshops to residents' clubs, sports clubs and community groups about movement, pain and injury prevention.
- BSc Physiotherapy
- Manual Osteopathy
- Modern Pain Science
- Sports Physiotherapy
- Western Medical Acupuncture
- Mulligan Manual Therapy Concept
Therapy
Treatment built on assessment, not guesswork
Sports & running injuries
Assessment of load versus capacity, movement analysis and a structured return-to-sport plan for endurance athletes, football players and racket sport players.
Persistent pain rehabilitation
An evidence-based approach combining modern pain science, graded loading, nervous system regulation and education.
Movement & exercise coaching
Targeted neuromuscular training and home programmes that rebuild strength, control and long-term resilience.
Clinical Reasoning Model
The Nordic Physio Clinical Reasoning Model
At Nordic Physio, I don't focus solely on symptoms or diagnosis. My clinical reasoning framework considers five key domains:
- Biological Factors
- Psychological Factors
- Social Factors
- Load & Capacity
- Mechanical Stress Quantification
Recovery and performance are influenced by multiple interacting factors, including tissue health, movement, sleep, stress, lifestyle, beliefs, social environment, load management, and mechanical stress.
My role is to identify the factors that matter most for each individual and create a plan that supports lasting results.
Understanding the person behind the symptoms is often the first step towards better outcomes.
Treatment approaches
- Manual therapy
- Manual osteopathy
- Modern pain science
- Sports physiotherapy
- Western medical acupuncture
- Mulligan manual therapy concept
- Movement system impairment approach
What I can help with
- Musculoskeletal pain: foot, ankle, knee, hip, spine, shoulder, elbow, wrist
- Lack of mobility in the spine and joints
- Numbness or tingling in the extremities
- Tendon injuries, muscle injuries, sprains
- Osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, rheumatism
- Orthopedic and neurological rehab
- Headaches and vertigo
Courses & talks
Education for groups, clubs and teams
Group presentation · 60 min
Movement is power
The benefits of manual therapy and exercises.
Workshop · 60 min
When pain persists
Understanding the modern science behind chronic pain: protection, sensitisation and what actually helps.
Talk for clubs & teams · 60 min
Load, capacity & injury
Mechanical stress quantification - why overload injuries happen and how to train around them.
Booking
Book a time
Choose a day and a time that suits you. Your request is sent directly to Niels and confirmed by phone or email.