Sports therapy
Understand the overall approach to assessing muscle and joint problems, treatment and rehabilitation.
Explore sports therapy →
Find the right place to start, whether an injury is affecting your sport, work or everyday movement. Explore our services, or book an assessment if you are unsure what you need.
These pages explain what each service involves. Treatment suitability is discussed after assessment.
Understand the overall approach to assessing muscle and joint problems, treatment and rehabilitation.
Explore sports therapy →Support for an injury interrupting your training, exercise or return to the activities you enjoy.
Explore sports injury care →Find out about the clinic’s hands-on treatment option and how it may fit your needs.
Explore sports massage →Learn about exercise support focused on movement, strength and your activity goals.
Explore rehabilitation →Understand shockwave, the evidence and the suitability checks before deciding on treatment.
Explore shockwave therapy →Explore support for injuries affecting your running and the demands of your training.
Explore running injury care →If you recognise the area but do not know the cause, these pages explain the clinic’s approach. You can still book an assessment without choosing a treatment yourself.
Book an assessment or call for help selecting an appointment. Describe the problem rather than trying to choose a treatment technique.
Read the relevant service page to understand what it involves. Your clinician will discuss whether it is appropriate for you.
Follow the appointment guidance agreed with your clinician. Contact the clinic if your symptoms or circumstances have changed.
James Kirkpatrick, Adele Young and Katie Dunn bring their experience and clinical interests to The Recovery Room. Learn about their backgrounds before your visit.
Meet the team →No. You can start with an assessment to discuss your symptoms and goals. If the appointment options are unclear, call 07748 483639 for help.
No. The clinic also welcomes people with muscle and joint problems affecting work, daily tasks and everyday movement.
Your clinician may discuss a combination of treatment and exercise rehabilitation based on your assessment and goals. Not every option is suitable for everyone.
View the online booking form or contact the clinic to clarify the appointment type and cost before booking.
Book an assessment at our Southampton clinic, or speak with us first if you would like help choosing an appointment.
View appointment options →Prefer to speak first? Call 07748 483639
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