Sports and Exercise Medicine

We specialise in the nonsurgical management of orthopaedic conditions, including:

• Sports injuries like muscle strains and ligament sprains
• Exercise-induced pain
• Pain that affects your bones, muscles, joints, ligaments or tendons (musculoskeletal pain)
• Spinal pain anywhere along your back or neck
• Tendinitis in your elbow, hip, knee, shoulder, thumb or Achilles tendon

Maybe you know you have one of these conditions. Or maybe you’ve been feeling a twinge, dull ache or shooting pain as you try to move, but you’re not sure of its exact source. Is the problem a tendon? A joint? It can be hard to tell. You just know something isn’t right. And you want to get on the road to recovery as quickly as possible.

Our skilled experts will reach or confirm a diagnosis and formulate a treatment plan that meets your needs. Throughout the process, we’ll be there to answer any questions you may have and help you move forward with confidence.

When it hurts to move, it can be challenging to focus on anything else. And when physical activity is normally a big part of your life, the change of pace is even harder to tolerate. We’re prepared to help you find relief and start enjoying your favourite sport or activity again.

We offer the following sports and exercise medicine services:

• Diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging. We use this noninvasive test to diagnose tendinitis, joint issues, muscle tears and other injuries.
• Joint injections. We offer corticosteroid injections, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections and hyaluronic acid (HA) injections to help reduce inflammation and pain in your joints. Our consultants are trained in ultrasound-guided injections, a technique that leads to greater accuracy.
• Sport and exercise medicine health assessment. We talk with you about your fitness goals and provide personalised recommendations for achieving them.
• Exercise prescriptions. Exercise is much more than a hobby or passion. It’s also a therapeutic tool for managing chronic pain and various chronic diseases, like diabetes and high blood pressure. We prescribe exercise plans unique to your medical history and needs.
• Medication review. We review the medications you’re currently taking and, working with your other consultants, ensure you are on optimal therapy. We can adjust medications and dosages if necessary.

How Much Does Private Sports and Exercise Medicine Care Cost at Cleveland Clinic London?

The cost of your care depends on the specific services you need. We offer transparent pricing and are happy to go over any questions you have about the cost of the treatment your consultant recommends. If you wish, you may opt to self-pay or use private medical insurance. Call us at +44 80 0098 1783 to request a price estimate.

What’s Next?

Sports injuries can affect both your body and mind. You may be feeling uncertain about what comes next — whether it’s waiting for test results or deciding on a treatment path.  Placing your trust in us means having a team of elite specialists in your corner. We have supported the Laver Cup tennis tournament, Middlesex County Cricket Club at Lord’s, and were recently appointed Official Supplier of the NFL in the U.K., providing medical services for their games in London. We understand the dedication it takes to pursue your goals and the resilience needed to overcome setbacks. Wherever you are on your journey, we’re here to help you move safely, comfortably and return to the active life you love.