Usamah Jannoun MD DMS-Med D-SEM FFSEM

Dr Usamah Jannoun is a highly regarded Consultant in Sports, Exercise, and Musculoskeletal Medicine, with specialist expertise in diagnosing and managing musculoskeletal disorders and back pain. His consultations are detailed and patient-focused, combining a comprehensive clinical assessment with ultrasound imaging when appropriate, followed by a clear and collaborative discussion of the results. His clinics offer prompt access to investigations including blood tests, MRI, X-ray, and CT scans, supporting swift diagnosis and efficient, coordinated care.

Dr Jannoun ensures that every patient receives clear guidance on the most effective and up-to-date treatment options. He adopts a structured, evidence-based approach tailored to each individual’s needs and is widely respected by fellow consultants, GPs, and allied health professionals for his expertise and holistic style of practice.

He has extensive experience working with active individuals at all levels, from recreational exercisers to elite and professional athletes. His clinics provide a comprehensive one-stop service, offering same-day ultrasound assessment, referrals for advanced imaging, and a full range of treatments, including ultrasound-guided joint and soft-tissue injections. He also performs spinal injections under X-ray or CT guidance to ensure accuracy and safety. For procedures requiring sedation, he utilises the specialist operating theatres at The Wellington Hospital.

In recognition of his clinical excellence, Dr Jannoun served as a Consultant Sports Physician during the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. He continues to examine, teach, and train other Consultants and is frequently invited to speak at international conferences and educational events.

Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments

• Musculoskeletal Diagnostic Ultrasound
• Ultrasound-guided corticosteroid injections
• Spinal pain relieving injections (e.g. caudal epidural, nerve root transforaminal, facet joint, sacroiliac joint injections)
• Viscosupplementation injections for osteoarthritis
• Shockwave therapy (ESWT) for plantar fasciitis, 'tennis elbow' and insertional tendinopathies
• Prolotherapy/ sclerosant injections for ligamentous & soft tissue laxity
• Orthobiologics & Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections
• Medications for acute and chronic pain (Nociceptive and neuropathic pain)
• Lifestyle and weight management advice
• 'Frozen shoulder' high volume distension injections
• High volume image-guided injections (HVIGI) for Achilles and patellar tendinopathy
• Exercise prescription
• Joint and soft tissue injection

All musculoskeletal and sports injuries

• Upper limb injuries (e.g. Tennis elbow, Shoulder impingement)
• Lower limb injuries (e.g. Achilles & Patellar tendinopathy, Plantar fasciitis)
• Neck and back pain
• Muscle, ligament and tendon injuries
• Tennis injury
• Exercise medicine
• Joint injury
• Running injuries
• Dance injury
• Ankle sprain
• Cartilage injury
• Football injury
• Ligament injury
• Shin splints
• Tendinopathy
• Back pain
• Hip and groin pain