Within his private practice he provides comprehensive care for individuals, young and old, from all walks of life, across all levels of physical activity, from elite and recreational athletes to those who lead a slower pace of life; helping them recover from injuries sustained from sports, daily activity, and work-related incidents.

He has a vast experience addressing a full spectrum of conditions such as ligament sprains, muscle strains, dislocations, and more complex, long-term overuse issues like tendonitis and stress fractures. 

His work also extends to treating people with medical problems related to physical activity e.g. concussion, overtraining syndrome, and nutritional deficiencies.

Having worked extensively within professional football, Dr. Antbring has a special interest in lower limb injuries, especially groin pain, and ankle and knee injuries.

Clinical expertise and holistic care

Dr. Antbring is committed to providing individual and personalised care that is specific to the needs of each of his patients. 

He is a highly skilled diagnostician, combining advanced clinical reasoning with evidence-based assessment tools, to ensure an accurate diagnosis. He often utilises ultrasound scans during consultations for real-time diagnostic imaging, allowing him to provide immediate and detailed insight into his patients' conditions. 

When required, Dr. Antbring is able to access and arranges advanced imaging such as X-rays, MRI or CT scans to further investigate or confirm a diagnosis.

He is an excellent communicator, with a strong belief in empowering patients through education and collaboration. Dr. Antbring takes time to ensure his patients understand their diagnosis and treatment options and are fully committed and engaged in their treatment.

His focus on structured and individualised rehabilitation plans, together with using advanced non-surgical techniques, such as ultrasound-guided injections and shockwave therapy helps patients recover efficiently and return to their daily and physical activities as soon as possible. 

Dr. Antbring strongly believes that the key to recovery is by treating the person as a whole, rather than just focusing on the specific area of injury.  He works closely with other healthcare professionals such as physiotherapists, strength and conditioning coaches, Pilates specialists, podiatrists and dieticians, to ensure your path to recovery is smooth, and focuses on longer term prevention as well as immediate treatment. 

Experience in elite sports

Dr. Antbring has gained extensive experience working in elite sports environments. His background includes providing medical care for Fulham FC Academy team where he focused on the unique challenges of managing the health and development of young athletes; treating conditions such as back pain, Apophysitis (overuse injury of the hip) and growth plate injuries like Osgood-Schlatter disease; ensuring that they received the highest standard of medical care during their progression toward professional football careers.

He currently works at West Ham United FC Academy and Leyton Orient, where he supports the performance of the 1st team players, managing conditions such as ACL injuries, Achilles tears and tendinopathy, groin and hamstring injuries.

In addition to his work in football, Dr. Antbring has also worked as a doctor for the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), offering his expertise in musculoskeletal care to wheelchair tennis players. 

His involvement in sports like football and tennis has helped him develop a keen understanding of the specific needs of athletes, enabling him to deliver expert care tailored to the demands of their respective sports and helping them safely return to peak performance following injuries.

Special interests in high-intensity sports

Dr. Antbring has had a strong interest in sport and exercise since childhood, and in later years has developed a personal passion for high-intensity sports and fitness activities, including HYROX, HIIT, CrossFit, and weightlifting. 

His personal enthusiasm for these challenging disciplines has had a significant influence on his practice and makes him uniquely positioned to understand the physical demands placed on these athletes and allows him to provide specialised care for fitness enthusiasts engaged in similar pursuits. 

Training and qualifications

Dr. Antbring graduated from the prestigious Queen Mary’s University of London in 2015.

During this time, he developed a strong foundation in musculoskeletal medicine and sports injuries, equipping him with the knowledge and skills to treat a broad spectrum of conditions.

In addition to his medical degree, Dr. Antbring has completed a Master’s in Sport and Exercise Medicine, which he achieved with distinction. He also holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound imaging, further enhancing his diagnostic capabilities and enabling him to perform ultrasound-guided injections and other procedures with precision.

Life outside medicine

Outside his clinical work, Dr. Antbring is passionate about maintaining his own fitness through high-intensity workouts like HYROX and HIIT sessions. A typical day for Dr. Antbring starts with his own fitness routine, whether it’s a gym session or an early morning run.

He is devoted Arsenal supporter and Formula 1 enthusiast, and proudly backs McLaren on race days. When he's not cheering on his sports teams, Dr. Antbring loves to travel, ski, and spend quality time with his family, embracing life to the fullest both in and out of the clinic.

Dr. Richard Antbring enjoys working with active people to optimise their performance and prevent injuries. He has a keen clinical interest in managing hybrid athletes who compete in HYROX, CrossFit, running, and weight lifting.

Dr. Antbring is particularly passionate about the use of musculoskeletal ultrasound for diagnosing and managing conditions, as it allows for precise and non-invasive assessment of musculoskeletal injuries. This technology enables him to provide targeted treatment plans and improve recovery outcomes for his patients, aligning with his commitment to promoting optimal health and performance in physically active individuals.

His calm and patient-centred approach has given him an excellent reputation within the musculoskeletal medical world, and he is highly trusted and respected by his patients and peers. 

He welcomes referrals from other healthcare professionals, as well as direct, self-referrals. He is covered by all the main insurance companies and also accepts self-pay patients.

Dr. Antbring’s key areas of interest include:

• Acute and Chronic musculoskeletal injuries
• Overuse injuries
• Groin pain
• Hip, knee, and foot injuries
• Diagnostic ultrasound
• Shockwave therapy and 
• Ultrasound-guided injections
• Paediatric sports injuries and rehabilitation
• Tendon, muscle, and joint pain
• Sports trauma and injury prevention

• Fellow of Faculty of Sport & Exercise Medicine