Back to Performance: Sports Injury Diagnosis and Rehabilitation at Welbeck

Get back to your best with advice, support and treatment from our leading orthopaedic consultants, sports medicine doctors, and pain specialists.

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Helping you return to sport after injury with specialised rehabilitation

Our orthopaedic consultants, sports and musculoskeletal doctors, and pain medicine specialists treat active people of every level, from the weekend gym-goer to the elite competitor. Whether you’re struggling with a long-standing injury or a new niggling pain, we’re here to support you.

Care takes place in our state-of-the-art centres, which provide rapid access to imaging and diagnostics in the same location as consultations and treatment for ultimate convenience and efficiency. With connections to an established network of external physiotherapists, we support your care right to the finish line, so you can get back to training and playing with confidence.

What are the most common sports injuries?

With access to specialists from all areas of medicine, we provide world-class management and treatment for a wide spectrum of sports injuries affecting the upper and lower limbs, spine, head, and neck. Some of the most common injuries we provide treatment for include:

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Diagnosing sports injuries

All of our advanced diagnostics and imaging take place at the same location as your initial consultation and any required treatment, for a smooth and efficient healthcare journey.

Treatments for sports injuries

Our consultants strive to provide conservative management, avoiding the need for surgery wherever possible. Our advanced, minimally invasive treatment options include:

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Advanced day-case surgical procedures

In some cases, surgery is the only effective treatment option. At Welbeck, our combination of surgical expertise and state-of-the-art facilities allows many surgical procedures that often require an overnight stay elsewhere to be carried out safely as day cases.

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Frequently asked questions

Common injuries in professional sports include fractures, dislocations, sprains, strains, tendonitis, or bursitis. Injuries often affect the muscles in the legs, with hamstring strains, lateral ankle sprains, and groin pulls being particularly common.

Recovery time depends on the type and severity of the injury, your overall health, and how consistently you follow your treatment plan. Minor muscle strains or sprains may improve within a few weeks, while more complex injuries, such as ligament tears or post-surgical recovery, can take several months. Your consultant will assess your injury, set realistic recovery goals, and regularly review your progress to help you return to your normal activities or sport as safely and quickly as possible.

Absolutely. Sports medicine is not just for athletes. Our consultants treat anyone with musculoskeletal pain or injuries, whether they’re caused by exercise, work, daily activities, accidents, or even wear and tear. Our specialists can provide personalised treatment and rehabilitation to help reduce pain, restore movement, and prevent future injuries.

It's usually best to seek professional advice as soon as possible after an injury, particularly if you have significant pain, swelling, reduced movement, or difficulty bearing weight. Early assessment allows the correct diagnosis to be made and rehabilitation to begin at the appropriate stage, which can help speed up recovery and reduce the risk of long-term problems or re-injury. Even if your injury seems minor, early assessment and guidance can ensure you recover safely and effectively.

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At Welbeck, we’re committed to ensuring the referral process is smooth and efficient. We welcome referrals from GPs and other healthcare professionals and aim to offer same-day or next-day appointments where possible.

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