Sports Injury Clinic Liverpool
Pulled muscles, sprained ankles, sore knees and tendon pain that will not settle. We find out what is injured, treat it, and get you back to training with a clear plan and testing to show when you are ready.
Sports injuries we see every week
Most sports injuries are sprains, strains and overuse problems in muscles, tendons and joints. Whatever the sport, the first step is an assessment to find exactly what is injured.
Muscle strains and tears
Hamstring, calf, groin and quad strains. See our page on muscle tears and strains.
Sprains and joint injuries
Ankle sprains, knee ligament injuries including ACL injuries, and wrist and shoulder sprains.
Tendon pain
Achilles, patellar and hip tendon pain, and tennis or golfer’s elbow, often from a jump in training load.
Running injuries
Shin pain, heel pain, knee pain and recurring calf problems, with gait analysis when your running style is part of the problem.
Assess, treat, rebuild, then test
Everything you need is under one roof, so you are not sent elsewhere for each step.
Physiotherapy assessment, £45
A full assessment to find what is injured and why, with a clear explanation and a plan you can start straight away.
Hands-on treatment and rehab
Treatment to settle pain, then a progressive exercise plan to rebuild strength, control and confidence for your sport.
Extra treatments when needed
Sports massage from £35, shockwave therapy at £45 a session, and diagnostic ultrasound scans from £80.
Return-to-play testing
Return-to-play testing with VALD force plates measures strength on each side, so the decision to go back is based on numbers.
What to do straight after an injury
For a sprain or strain, NHS advice for the first 2 to 3 days is PRICE: protect, rest, ice, compression and elevation. Most sprains and strains feel better after about 2 weeks.
Get seen if it is not settling
Book an assessment if the injury is getting worse, has not improved after treating it yourself, or keeps coming back.
Get urgent help
Call 999 or go to A&E if you heard a crack, the area has changed shape, it is numb or tingling, or the skin has changed colour or feels cold.
Sports injury clinic near you
Both clinics offer early, late and Saturday appointments. You do not need a GP referral.
Seaforth, north Liverpool
Fitness Connection, 83 Seaforth Road, L21 3TY. Close to Crosby, Waterloo, Litherland, Bootle and Netherton.
Speke, south Liverpool
Business First Centre, Goodlass Road, L24 9HJ. Close to Garston, Hunts Cross, Woolton, Allerton, Halewood and Widnes.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a GP referral to visit a sports injury clinic?
No. You can book a physiotherapy assessment with us directly, without seeing your GP first. The assessment costs £45 at our Seaforth and Speke clinics.
How much does a sports injury assessment cost?
A physiotherapy assessment is £45. After it we explain what we recommend and what any further sessions would cost, before you book them. Sports massage starts from £35 and shockwave therapy is £45 a session.
Should I see a physio or rest my sports injury?
For the first 2 to 3 days after a sprain or strain, NHS advice is rest, ice, compression and elevation. If the injury is getting worse, has not improved after treating it yourself or keeps coming back, book an assessment so you know what is injured and how to load it safely.
How do I know when I am ready to return to sport?
Pain going away is not enough on its own. We test strength, power and control on both sides, including with VALD force plates, and compare the results so you go back when the numbers say you are ready.
When does a sports injury need A&E?
Call 999 or go to A&E if you heard a crack when you were injured, the area has changed shape, it is numb or tingling, or the skin has changed colour or feels cold. These can be signs of a broken bone or a more serious injury.
Source: NHS, Sprains and strains.
Book a sports injury assessment
Tell us what happened and what you want to get back to. We will find what is injured and give you a plan to return to sport safely.