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Physiotherapy is a highly effective form of physical treatment to help restore, maintain, and improve your overall function and mobility. Physiotherapists have a comprehensive understanding of your everyday movement and can help you regain your independence following an exercise-related injury.
Whatever the sport or injury, sport and exercise physiotherapy can help you regain strength, flexibility, and movement, allowing you to continue playing sport with ease. Your chartered physiotherapist will tailor your programme around your fitness schedule to ensure you recover quickly and get back to practicing sport as soon as possible.
At Circle Health Group, we have a large network of chartered physiotherapists who can perform tailored physiotherapy for any sports injury - building your programme for you, and helping you follow it properly at home as well as during your sessions in order to achieve the best possible results. We also have a range of physiotherapy units, gyms and facilities with cutting-edge equipment across our hospitals to aid your sessions and get you back doing what you love.
To find the right chartered physiotherapist for you, or to speak with one of our friendly advisors about physiotherapy in more detail, give our friendly advisors a call.
The cost of physiotherapy for a sports injury starts from £64 for your first appointment.* This is based on a 45-minute appointment and includes a full assessment and treatment plan.
The cost of follow-up appointments starts from £50.*
The cost of your total physiotherapy treatment will depend on various factors such as your condition, how many sessions you need and what type of treatment you are recommended. Some of our specialist treatments, such as steroid injection therapy, are priced separately, however you will be informed of any additional charges as part of your treatment planning. Your physiotherapist will always discuss your treatment options with you.
*This is a guide price and may vary. You'll be told the exact cost before you book.
You don't need to be a professional athlete to have sports physiotherapy. Even if you play sport as a hobby for fun, you might need a series of physiotherapy sessions following an exercise-related injury on the pitch or the court. All sports carry the risk of injury. The more contact during a sport, the greater the risk of you being injured.
For example, if you play rugby or football, you are more likely to experience a sports-related injury due to the high level of contact involved. Common injuries among people who play rugby and football include medial collateral ligament (MCL) and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) sprains and tears, as well as meniscus tears. MCL and ACL sprains cause severe pain and a popping sound in your knee. Other symptoms include:
- Swelling in your knee
- Difficulty when walking
- The loss of a full range of movement in your knee
- Difficulty when straightening your knee
Meniscus tears also cause pain, swelling, stiffness, and limited movement in your knee.
Other common sports injuries include fractures (broken bones due to direct blows to your bone) and issues with your rotator cuff (the group of muscles and tendons that surround your shoulder).
If you are a professional athlete, you might need ongoing sports and exercise physiotherapy to ensure your joints are protected from injury and remain strong and flexible throughout the duration of your career.
Your physiotherapist will take a holistic approach to your physiotherapy, ensuring your programme is built around your individual needs and sports schedule. They will take the time to get to know you and create tailored fitness goals for you to achieve throughout your sessions, ensuring you retain strength and flexibility when playing sport.
People who play sport regularly are likely to experience persistent muscle swelling and stiffness, so it is important to have ongoing physiotherapy to reduce swelling and inflammation in your joints and maintain your overall fitness levels.
There are many types of physiotherapy used to treat sports injuries, including:
- Exercises (you will be assigned specialist physiotherapist knee exercises to follow at home and during sessions)
- Taping
- Electrotherapy
- ESWT
- Acupuncture
- Steroid injection therapy
- Phits 3D printed insoles
Your physiotherapist will explain which form of treatment is the best for you before they begin building your bespoke treatment plan.
When you choose to go private for physiotherapy with Circle Health Group, you can expect:
- Flexible appointment times to fit your schedule
- A dedicated physiotherapist who will take the time to get to know you and understand your goals
- Bespoke physiotherapy programmes tailored to your individual needs
- Exceptional facilities and the latest technology and equipment to help you get the most out of physiotherapy
- Expert and care and advice from the same specialist who will support you throughout your journey, from beginning to end
If you want to know more physiotherapy for knee pain and find out if it's the right treatment for you, call a member of our team directly.
Content reviewed by Circle in-house team in June 2023. Next review due June 2026.
- Sports injuries, NIH
- Sports injury, NHS
- The most common sports injuries, React Physiotherapy
