What is Sports Medicine? 

Sports Medicine focuses on preventing, diagnosing, and treating injuries related to physical activity. Whether you’re a seasoned sports professional or someone looking to enhance their fitness and health, sports medicine helps you recover from injury, manage pain, and optimise performance.

Sports Medicine consultants have specialist training which combines medical knowledge with exercise science.

Our goal at Complete Physio is to get you back to full function as quickly and safely as possible, with accurate diagnosis and non-surgical treatments whenever appropriate.

Treatments and Procedures We Offer 

At Complete Physio, we offer a full service of treatments and rehabilitation of sports injuries for all levels of sportsmen and women. 

We provide a wide range of on-site services, including:

• Comprehensive assessment, and diagnostics including Diagnostic Ultrasound Scans 
• Individualised rehabilitation plans
• Sports injury Physiotherapy
• Ultrasound-guided Joint injections
• MRI scan referrals where appropriate
• Spinal injections – Lead by Dr Matteo Bernardotto Consultant in Musculoskeletal, Sport & Exercise Medicine
• Shockwave therapy
• High-performance testing – Link to service page when live
• Chronic pain management 

Who Can Benefit from Sports Medicine? 

Anyone dealing with musculoskeletal pain or injuries can benefit from our sports medicine services. Our consultants are specialists in the assessment, diagnosis and management of both acute and chronic injuries.

If you have a long-standing injury, haven’t seen improvement with other treatments, or want to enhance your athletic performance, our team is here to help.

Conditions that we treat

• Tendonitis and tendinopathy (e.g., Achilles, patellar, or rotator cuff tendonitis)
• Ligament Injuries (e.g., Knee ACL, MCL, or ankle ligament sprains)
• Muscle Strains and Tears (e.g., hamstring, quadriceps, or calf muscle)
• Stress Fractures (e.g., tibia, metatarsal, or femur stress fractures)
• Plantar Fasciitis (heel pain)
• Runner’s Knee (patellofemoral pain syndrome)
• Tennis and Golfer’s Elbow (lateral and medial epicondylitis)
• Shin Splints (medial tibial stress syndrome)
• Bursitis (e.g., hip, knee, or shoulder bursitis)
• Frozen Shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)
• Groin Strains and Hip Flexor Injuries
• Ankle Sprains and Instability
• Labral Tears (shoulder or hip labrum)
• Osteoarthritis in Joints (e.g., knees, hips, or shoulders)
• Concussions (sports-related head injuries)

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Testimonial from Steve T., Triathlete, London

“I had been struggling with a persistent shoulder problem for months, having been misdiagnosed at other clinics and not improving with treatment. That all changed when I visited Complete’s sports medicine service, led by their consultant sports medicine doctor. They quickly identified the correct diagnosis and sent me for an MRI that no one else had even considered. The team then carried out an ultrasound-guided injection and, more importantly, introduced me to Stuart Wishart, a specialist physiotherapist at Complete, who was able to rehabilitate my shoulder back to full strength.

Thanks to their seamless approach and excellent communication—everything under one roof—I am now back to swimming and preparing for my next triathlon. The level of expertise here is outstanding, and I would recommend Complete’s sports medicine service to anyone who is not improving and wants to get to the root of their problem.

Why Choose Complete Physio? 

At Complete Physio, we understand that most musculoskeletal injuries don’t require surgery. That’s why our consultants are your best first point of contact. 

Whether you’re an Olympian or running your first-marathon, we believe everyone deserves the best possible care. We understand the time, dedication, and determination you invest in your health and are committed to supporting you throughout your journey. 

Our Sport, Exercise & Musculoskeletal Medicine Consultants are highly experienced in managing a wide range of sports related injuries, from spinal pain to upper and lower limb injuries, as well as issues with chronic pain, osteoarthritis and work related musculoskeletal issues. 

We provide expert medical treatment and advice based on evidence based medicine and ensure that we consider all aspects of your well-being; physical, mental, and social.  

Our Sports Medicine Consultants can also seamlessly refer you for any appropriate treatments or services, including diagnostic testing such as MRI and CT scans, X-rays, consultations with our onsite specialists, or external referrals to orthopaedic surgeons, rheumatologists, or other consultant specialists if needed. 

This integrated approach ensures that you receive the most comprehensive care and treatment for your condition, all within a streamlined process.

All of our Sports Medicine Consultants at Complete Physio are covered by the major health insurance providers, including AXA and Bupa. This ensures that patients with insurance can easily access our expert services, from assessments and diagnostic tests to advanced treatments, with the confidence that their care is supported by their insurance plan. We are also happy to see self-pay patients too.

If you are self paying you do not require a referral from your GP, you can just call up our dedicated number on 020 7482 3875. If you would like to use your health insurance you will need to check with your insurance provider.