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Sports Injuries

Sports are great…an unfortunate side effect of playing them are sports injuries…they’re not so great.

 

Everyone that loves their sport or activity hates being injured and wants to get back to what they enjoy as soon as possible. Conveniently, we want to help them do the same!

 

Our background in elite performance and Premier League football means we have the experience and knowledge to accurately diagnose, treat and get you back to fitness fast. In the unfortunate scenarios where surgery may be required, we can provide you valuable information on what’s best for you and recommend some of the best specialists in the country.

 

Whatever your sport or activity, there are a few key components to getting you back to it:

 

Whether you’ve torn a muscle, ligament or tendon, taken a wallop, or need post-surgical rehabilitation you can be assured that we will provide you with a full management strategy and time frames, along with full rehabilitation protocols.

 

We will not send you on your way with a ‘hopefully it will be ok’, ‘go and strengthen it up for a bit’, ‘see how it goes’, or without being confident that you’re ready – you will return to activity knowing that you are ready for it and we’ll be on hand to provide for any support you may want.

Sports Injury Clinic Birmingham

What We Treat

If you wish to discuss your specific needs, we would be delighted to discuss it with you.
We have first-hand knowledge and experience of numerous sports and activities and understand the physical and technical demands of them, some of which are listed below.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Sports Injury FAQ's

There’s a surprising amount we can do to speed up injury recovery, and this can start very early on. For example; soft tissue work, flushing of inflammation, early (safe) strengthening of the area or surrounding area can all start the recovery process quicker. Understanding the science of heat vs cold, pain relief and when to return (to avoid re injury) are further considerations too. Your body is unique therefore your injury is unique, and there’s too much information out there to know what’s best. So, getting your injury assessed early will help get you back to fitness as soon as possible; as that’s all we want for you too!
Yes, kyphosis when unaddressed can lead to strength and control issues and tightness for example. All these factors can lead to your neck, upper back and shoulders moving/controlling your upper body poorly. If you’re then asking your body to throw a ball, swing a club or press some weights, you may find pain soon follows. If your structures aren’t efficient or working as they should – ultimately your body is going to pay the price for this somewhere in the chain. Good news though – there’s lots than can be done to address the effects of kyphosis and reduce injury risk.
Get a proper diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation. It’s important to provide your body with all the tools to ensure full recovery, and to avoid the same thing happening again. The body is very good at compensating and adapting but unfortunately this can cause further abnormal loading and issues later down the line.
There are factors that can lead to injury such as joint stiffness, mobility, reduced balance, that we know can deteriorate with age. However, age is truly not a limitation to any activity! The condition of your body is the limitation, and we can always improve how you are moving and loading. If your worried or unsure if you should be playing a sport or starting something new just get in touch! We can advise on what your body could benefit from in order to reduce the risk of any injuries, or how to manage any problems you may already have, such as Osteoarthritis.
Preventative care and education is something we pride ourselves on. Its entirely possible to change your training, management, lifestyle etc to reduce the risk of sports injuries. Self-management strategies and strength and conditioning tailored to you and your sport are key to avoiding sports injuries where possible. We can provide a sport MOT for example, to ensure your body doesn’t have any weaknesses/tightness’s/biomechanical issues that could make you more likely to injure. Then we can prescribe exercises, mobility and more, to keep you injury free!
It can be, but more specific focused treatment is usually the best scenario for the early stage of an injury. So, a physio assessment followed by direct hands-on treatment is great for sport’s injuries. This can be coupled with sports massage or we can advise based on your injury what the nest time of treatment will be. Everyone is unique and we ensure to never give generic treatment – it will be tailored to you/your anatomy and your sport.
Absolutely. Whether it’s a torn ligament, tendon or muscle, you’ve taken a knock or need post-surgical rehab, you can be assured we can manage, treat and rehabilitate you back to any sport. We have a background in elite performance and premier league football so have great knowledge to get you back to fitness safely as fast as possible.
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I booked an appointment with Achieve Health because I’d been having ongoing pain in my left shoulder and was seen by Rosie Nang. Rosie was brilliant from the start. She took the time to properly assess me, listen to what I was experiencing and work out where the pain was actually coming from. She used deep tissue massage and exercises to help release the tension, and I’ve already noticed a difference. I’d also been having some pain in my forearm, which I thought was tennis elbow, but Rosie explained that it was actually tense muscles and tendons. I’m really glad I mentioned it! What I appreciated most was that Rosie followed up with me a few days later to see how I was getting on. It was such a lovely touch and made me feel genuinely cared for rather than just like another customer. The treatments can definitely leave me feeling a bit sore afterwards, but I really enjoy my sessions with Rosie and feel like I’m in good hands. I’d definitely recommend Rosie and Achieve Health!
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I first started visiting Lewis for treatment after damaging my calf in early May. Lewis was quick to diagnose a grade 2 tear and began a course of treatment .As I am in my 60s I was very concerned about my ability to recover from the injury, especially as I was due to go on a walking holiday in the Dolomites in mid August. From the outset Lewis reassured me that with regular treatment of the injury & rehabilitation strengthening exercises, I could achieve my goal. He was correct and I completed 4 wonderful days of strenuous mountain walking. I quickly saw the benefit of the deep tissue massage and noticed immediate and steady improvement as the sessions progressed. Lewis always listened to my concerns ( as a more mature patient) giving me realistic goals to achieve with the exercises. I would have no hesitation in visiting Lewis again if I sustain any other injuries & would wholeheartedly recommend him to others. In addition to being a knowledgeable & skilled practitioner, he is also a thoroughly nice chap. Thank you Lewis.
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I had a really positive experience with Matthew for physiotherapy on my shoulder. From the very first session, he was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely attentive to my concerns. Matthew took the time to understand the problem properly and explained everything clearly, which made me feel confident that I was in good hands. His treatment was tailored to my needs, and he was patient throughout the process. I noticed a significant improvement in my shoulder mobility and discomfort as the sessions progressed. What really stood out was Matthew's professionalism, friendly manner, and commitment to helping me recover properly. I would highly recommend Matthew to anyone looking for an excellent physiotherapist, particularly for shoulder problems.
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Iv been coming to see Jezzie for a few weeks now and Im thoroughly impressed with the improvements Iv seen in myself. I initially lost all hope in ever having full recovery but her knowledge and push has restored my faith. She has carried out various treatments on me all have which contributed in the range and movement I now have in my leg and shoulder. She utilises each session to the fullest (various treatments and exercises) which is something that stands out for me. The clinic is also very clean and welcoming. I really am pleased I chose achieve health and mostly have Jezzie as my physiotherapist
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Hannah is a fantastic physiotherapist. She genuinely cares about her patients and goes above and beyond to help. I’ve been really impressed with the care and results, and I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a great physiotherapist.
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I come to this practice with very bad pain from both sides of my legs and sciatica. After couple of weeks treatment which received from Cameron Fernandez. I am completely changed man. I still have pain of sciatica but I am hopeful it disappear very soon. Cameron is a fantastic guy, and I am sure I will find solutions for my sciatica. Once again thanks a lot Cameron.
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Excellent service nice calm environment. Treatment is tailored to suit your needs. Would recommend to anyone who is suffering with pain.
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I can’t recommend Jezzie highly enough. Within about five minutes of assessing me, she’d pinpointed exactly what was wrong, identified the true source of the pain (which I hadn’t even been able to find myself), located all the pressure points, and explained everything in a way that made complete sense. Most importantly, she put together a realistic treatment plan that I actually felt I could stick to. Yes, I had to stop running for a couple of weeks, but she gave me targeted strengthening exercises and practical advice on managing the pain while I recovered. Less than two months later, I’ve gone from not being able to sit comfortably for more than 30 minutes to being back doing leg and glute strengthening exercises and gradually returning to running with a structured, guided plan. What really impressed me was that Jezzie looked beyond the injury itself. She assessed my running gait and realised my trainers also needed attention. Today, she had me running my fastest kilometres in over a year—and I’m still not even fully recovered! If you’ve got a niggle, don’t ignore it. These guys genuinely know what they’re doing. I’m naturally quite sceptical, so it takes a lot to impress me, but I have been completely blown away by the care, expertise and results. Thank you, Jezzie!