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Sports and exercise medicine in Cheshire
Our expert sports and exercise medicine (SEM) team specialise in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of all types of sports and musculoskeletal injuries, helping you recover and improve your performance.
Here to help you get the treatment you need, right here in Cheshire
At The Wilmslow Hospital we offer the highest standard of care for everyone from elite and amateur athletes to those who enjoy recreational sports.
We can help you to recover from an injury, achieve your personal or training goals, optimise your performance or help you to prevent injuries in the future.
Why Choose The Wilmslow Hospital?
- Same-day appointments available
- Conveniently located in the heart of Cheshire on Alderley Road
- Experience working with elite athletes – with the same level of expert care available to everyone
- Comprehensive care, including testing, diagnosis, treatment and pre- and post-operative care
- Quick and accurate results. If you need any tests or scans we can arrange these for you, and sometimes we can do these on the same day
- Specialist multidisciplinary team of experts to provide you with comprehensive care
Sports and exercise conditions we treat
Musculoskeletal injuries
Injury to your muscles, bones, tendons, joints, ligaments, and/or other soft tissues.
Tendonitis
Inflammation of the connective tissues between your muscles and bones.
Back pain
Back pain, in particular low back pain, is a very common condition that affects all age groups and has many causes.
Sports injuries
We have the expertise to diagnose a range of sports related sprains, splints and strains, including those from football, cricket, rugby, tennis, endurance sports and running.
ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injury
ACL injuries happen when the ligament is stretched beyond its normal range of motion.
Ankle sprain
Ligament injuries to the ankle including soft tissue damage.
Cartilage injury
Cartilage can become damaged as a result of sudden injury or gradual wear and tear.
Osteoarthritis
Cartilage can become damaged as a result of sudden injury or gradual wear and tear.
Shoulder pain
Including frozen shoulder, rotator cuff tears and shoulder tendinopathy (pitcher's shoulder).
Hip and groin pain
Hip and groin pain can be caused by muscle strains, ligament injuries, or underlying joint conditions.
Osteoporosis
A condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break.
The Arm Clinic at The Wilmslow Hospital
At The Arm Clinic you can see specialist upper limb surgeons who have extensive experience in treating shoulder, elbow, hand, and wrist injuries, as well as complex conditions. They work with athletes of all levels and collaborate with expert therapists and sports clubs to provide you with comprehensive, multidisciplinary care. They offer a number of one-stop clinics and same-day consultations, scans, and treatments, with remote consultations available for those who are further away.
Tests and treatments we offer
This is only a selection of our treatment options available at The Wilmslow Hospital, other treatments are available depending on your individual needs. Your consultant will advise on the most effective treatment option for your condition.
Your treatment will be personalised to your condition and needs, and you’ll receive comprehensive end-to-end care using the latest surgical and non-surgical treatments.
Injection therapies
We use a range of injection therapies, including ultrasound guided injections (also known as corticosteroid injections) and platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections, to reduce inflammation, minimise scar tissue and promote tissue regeneration.
Physiotherapy
Using the latest techniques and equipment to help you regain your mobility, strength and flexibility.
Musculoskeletal physiotherapy
A specialised area treating injuries and conditions affecting the muscles, joints, soft tissue and bones.
Biomechanics and gait analysis
An analysis of how your muscles and body are functioning together to identify problems or diagnose pain.
Cardio-pulmonary exercise testing
Tests how well your heart and lungs work during exercise by monitoring heart rate, blood pressure and breathing.
Sports medicine diet and assessment
We can discuss your diet with you, and provide a detailed, expert assessment of ways you may improve your lifestyle.
Shockwave therapy
A pulsed electromagnetic therapy to promote fast pain relief.
Our expert sports and exercise medicine team
Our collaborative, multidisciplinary team includes experts across radiology, physiotherapy, orthopaedics and nutrition. We’re here to provide you with the personalised care plans, clear treatment options, and rehabilitation goals you need to get back on your feet faster and stay fit for longer.
Book an appointment
Our team can help with any enquiries, or you can make an appointment with one of our experienced consultants in Cheshire.
Latest articles
Shoulder injuries in winter sports
Professor Lennard Funk, shoulder surgeon at The Wilmslow Hospital, tells us about the most common shoulder injuries, what to do if you are injured and how best to avoid injury whilst enjoying your favourite winter sports.
The most common winter sports injuries and how they are treated
Whilst the snow and cold weather encourages many of us to stay indoors - particularly when it comes to exercise - those who enjoy skiing and snowboarding cannot wait to hit the slopes for what can be some of the most effective and exhilarating exercise available.
However, as enjoyable as winter sports are, the cold weather, icy conditions, heavy equipment and speed on the slopes can often lead to orthopaedic problems, such as knee, shoulder and hand injuries.
How to thaw a frozen shoulder and restore full function
To help ‘unfreeze’ a patient’s shoulder joint involves addressing the connective tissue which has thickened and tightened over time. In some instances, capsulitis (a frozen shoulder) can mimic infection or other painful inflammatory shoulder conditions.
Superior Capsular Reconstruction: The salvage of shoulders
The most common tendon affected in rotator cuff tears is the supraspinatus. "Most tears are repairable if they are less than four or five centimetres in size. But when they get to over four to five centimetres, known as ‘massive’ tears, they cannot be directly repaired," says Professor Lennard Funk. Superior Capsular Reconstruction has brought new hope though to patients with this presentation.
Understanding knee pain and knee injuries
Knee pain and knee injuries are a common complaint, usually caused by the aging process and continual wear and stress on the knee joint from everyday activities like walking, bending, lifting and standing.
An Olympian effort: Chris’ fast-track to recovery
When Chris was told the surgery he needed on his shoulder would likely make him unable to compete professionally in 2023, Chris dug deep into those reserves and hoped he could excel once more.