Sports Physiotherapists are involved in the prevention and management of injuries resulting from sport and exercise participation at all ages and at all levels of ability.

We provide evidence-based advice on safe participation in sport and exercise and help athletes of all ages and all levels of ability to enhance their performance. We understand how muscles and joints work and why injuries occur, helping individuals with a variety of conditions, improve their physical function. We use a combination of treatment techniques to improve mobility and increase muscle strength, range of movement, balance and posture.

What does a Sports physiotherapists do?

Assessment of injuries – this requires careful and comprehensive questioning about the current injury and previous injuries and will involve a thorough examination of the body.

• Identifying the root cause of the injury – often the root cause is not where the pain is located. Thorough assessment will identify the factors that have contributed to the injury.
• Development of an individualised treatment plan use techniques such as; Mobilisation, Massage, Manipulation, Exercise Prescription, Taping   – this will address all weaknesses and imbalances. We want an athlete to come back stronger from their injury to prevent re-occurrence.
• Improve the strength and mechanics of other parts of the body. This is essential especially if an athlete needs a period of time away from sport whilst they recover.
• Applying realistic timescales for their return to sport. This is a skill and only comes with experience. Injuries heal at different rates in different people.
• Injury prevention – identifying all the modifiable risk factors to an injury and implementing a plan to address them.

What can you treat?

Numerous conditions can be treated, For Example;

• Spinal problems: back pain, sciatica.
• Joint problems: pain/swelling/stiffness to any joint.
• Sports injuries: strains, sprains, bruising and tears to muscles, ligaments and tendons.
• After surgery: joint replacements, fractures, and ligament, tendon repairs.
• Repetitive Strain Injuries: tennis elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome.
• Fractures: to gain full function once the bones have healed.

What would the rehabilitation include? What if I don’t have an injury but I want to improve my fitness?

We will discuss what your own personal goals are and what you would like to work towards.

A typical rehabilitation / Strengthen program may include work to improve:

• Muscle length and joint range of movement (flexibility)
• Muscle strength
• Balance and control of movement (stability)
• Cardio-vascular fitness
• Movements and drills specific to your work and/or sport
• Prevention of a repeat injury / recurring injury
• You will also be provided with a program to work on at home.

Programs will involve a small number of carefully selected exercises to follow which form the complete injury management package to facilitate the most efficient and effective recovery, which can be done either at home or in the gym

Sports Massage

Sports massage is an effective technique for releasing tension and restoring balance to the musculoskeletal system. Sports massage is the management, manipulation and rehabilitation of soft tissues of the body including muscles, tendons and ligaments. It can be used as a standalone treatment, as part of your physiotherapy treatment and rehabilitation, as a maintenance programme, or as a form of relaxation.

You do not need to be a sports performer to benefit from a sports massage. The benefits can also help relieve the many day to day problems, repetitive strain injury, sprains, tension, fatigue that everyone experiences. Massage can be used with a great range of patients in assisting with preventive treatment and injury recovery.

We give you the opportunity to discuss your specific aims and objectives of the massage with the therapist before treatment (such as specific muscles groups to treat or details about sports or events you might be preparing for).

Benefits of Sports Massage Therapy:

• Releases excess muscle tension
• Speeds up recovery after intensive workout or injury
• Improves muscle performance and body posture
• Helps in early recognition of potential problems preventing injury
• Increases range of motion in joints and muscle flexibility
• Helps to offer relief from sciatica, back pain and muscle aches
• Brings about general mental and physical relaxation and higher levels of energy
• Stimulates mental alertness, brighter thinking and positive attitude
• Improve circulation and lymphatic flow
• Assist in the removal of metabolic waste (e.g. lactic acid or swelling)
• Sedate or stimulate nerve endings
• Remodel scar tissue when required
• Reduce anxiety and stress

What are your fees?

Sports Physiotherapy Treatment Session:

1hr - £55

30 minutes - £35

Sports Massage Session:

30 minutes – £25

45 minutes – £35

1 hour – £45

Fees Payable at time of consultation/appointment, by cheque or cash.