How Arthrosamid Helped Geoff Thomas Ditch Arthritis Pain and Get Back on the Bike for the Tour de France – A Personal Journey with Prof. Mark Gillett
At our clinic, I often see people held back by chronic knee pain—active individuals who just want to keep doing what they love. One of them is Geoff Thomas—former England international and Crystal Palace captain, and a truly inspiring man both on and off the field.
In 2003, just a year after retiring from football, Geoff was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and given just three months to live. Following a successful stem cell transplant, he went into remission and has since devoted his life to fundraising for Cure Leukaemia, including cycling the full Tour de France route multiple times.
Now, in 2025, Geoff is preparing to ride the Tour again—20 years after his first attempt. But returning to the bike hasn’t been without its challenges. Knee osteoarthritis and severe pain almost stopped him in his tracks.
That’s when Geoff came to see me for help.
At our specialist clinic, I treated Geoff with Arthrosamid®—an innovative hydrogel injection for knee osteoarthritis. It’s a non-surgical treatment that helps cushion the joint, reduce inflammation, and relieve pain—ideal for those wanting to stay active without the downtime of surgery.
For Geoff, the results were life-changing:
“It wasn’t easy making the comeback to the Tour,” he told us, “but receiving Arthrosamid’s injection has relieved the knee pain I was experiencing and allowed me to train to my full potential. Without the support of the team and Mark Gillett, I wouldn’t have had the chance to participate again.”
Helping Geoff return to peak performance for such an important cause has been a real privilege. His journey is a testament to what’s possible when advanced treatment meets human resilience.
If you’re dealing with knee pain or early-stage osteoarthritis and are exploring non-surgical treatment options, Arthrosamid might be right for you.
To learn more about Arthrosamid treatment, or to book a consultation, please feel free to contact us.
