what to expect.
we assess, treat and rehabilitate swimmers of every level, from club juniors to masters. our clinical lead darren wigg is a former gb international swimmer and was a physiotherapist to team gb open water swimming at the london 2012 olympic games. he keeps the whole team up to date with the latest evidence-based treatment for swimmers.
we start with a thorough assessment, because the right diagnosis is the foundation of successful treatment. if your injury needs further investigation, such as an x-ray or mri, we can refer you privately.
swimming injuries we treat.
- swimmer’s shoulder (rotator cuff impingement, tendinopathy and tears)
- shoulder instability, subluxation and dislocation
- subacromial bursitis
- slap lesions of the shoulder labrum
- scapular dyskinesis (muscle imbalance around the shoulder blade)
- neck pain from the facet joints and soft tissues
- thoracic outlet syndrome
- thoracic spine and rib pain
- breaststroker’s knee (mcl and medial meniscus injuries)
- patella tendon injuries
- patellofemoral (kneecap) pain
- hip impingement and labral tears
- hip flexor injuries
- achilles tendon injuries
- sportsman’s hernia (gilmore’s groin)
- sacroiliac joint and lower back pain
how we treat.
- joint mobilisation and manipulation
- specific soft tissue massage and mobilisation
- progressive core stability and functional exercise rehabilitation
- postural and ergonomic advice
- muscle energy techniques
- acupuncture and dry needling
- sports and functional fascial taping
- stroke and training programme analysis
often combined with.
- physiotherapy
- sports massage
- acupuncture
- pilates classes
