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.
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 it.
we start every journey with a thorough assessment, the right diagnosis is the foundation of successful treatment. depending on what we find, we typically combine several of the following:
- 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
if your injury needs further investigation, such as an x-ray or mri, we can refer you privately.
appointments are 45 minutes, from £80, at our gosforth and jesmond clinics. see our sports injury service for more on return-to-sport rehab.
faqs.
do i need a gp referral?
no, you can book directly with us. if you’re using private medical insurance (aviva, vitality, wpa, axa and others) your insurer may require a referral; check your policy before booking.
how many sessions will i need?
most patients resolve acute issues in three to six sessions. chronic or complex cases can take longer. we’ll give you an honest timeline at your first assessment.
what should i bring?
something you can move in, shorts and a t-shirt for lower-limb work, a vest for shoulders. we have changing rooms if you’re coming straight from work.
how soon can i be seen?
we always strive to have same-day availability, and evening and saturday morning slots are available.
