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Sports Physiotherapy

Specialized Sports Injury Rehabilitation in Preston

Expert Care for Athletes and Active Individuals

Whether you're a competitive athlete, weekend warrior, or fitness enthusiast, injuries can significantly impact your performance and enjoyment of physical activities. At Rehab Genius Health, our sports physiotherapy specialists understand the unique demands of sports and exercise, providing expert assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation to get you back to your optimal performance level.

Our HCPC registered physiotherapists combine advanced clinical skills with a deep understanding of sports biomechanics and injury mechanisms. We work with athletes across all levels—from professionals to recreational participants—delivering evidence-based care that addresses both immediate injury management and prevention of future problems.
Expert Physiotherapy Where You Need It: Relieving Pain, Restoring Function, Rebuilding Lives.

Our Physiotherapy Approach

Performance-Focused Rehabilitation

Our approach to sports physiotherapy goes beyond simply treating the injury—we aim to optimize your overall movement patterns, strength, and biomechanics to enhance performance and prevent recurrence. Each sports rehabilitation program begins with a comprehensive assessment that evaluates:
  • Injury mechanism and tissue diagnosis
  • Movement patterns and biomechanical factors
  • Sport-specific demands and techniques
  • Strength, flexibility, and neuromuscular control
  • Previous injury history and training patterns
  • Performance goals and return-to-sport timeline
Based on this detailed assessment, we develop a personalized rehabilitation plan that may include

Advanced Manual Therapy

Hands-on techniques to restore optimal tissue mobility and joint function

Progressive Loading Programs

Carefully structured exercise protocols that respect tissue healing while promoting optimal recovery

Sport-Specific Rehabilitation

Tailored exercises that replicate the demands of your specific activity

Movement Pattern Correction

Addressing faulty biomechanics that may have contributed to injury or limit performance

Strength and Conditioning

Evidence-based programs to build resilience and enhance performance

Return-to-Sport Testing

Objective assessment to ensure you're ready to safely resume training and competition

Injury Prevention Strategies

Practical techniques and programs to reduce future injury risk

Performance Enhancement

Advanced techniques to optimize athletic function beyond injury recovery
Our sports physiotherapists work collaboratively with coaches, trainers, and other healthcare providers to ensure a coordinated approach to your recovery and performance goals.

Common Sports Injuries We Treat

Specialized Care for Athletic Injuries

Muscle Injuries

Hamstring Strains and Tears

Hamstring injuries are among the most common and recurrent sports injuries. Our comprehensive approach addresses acute management, progressive loading, and correction of contributing factors such as pelvic control and running mechanics to ensure optimal recovery and reduced recurrence risk

Calf Strains and Tears

These debilitating injuries require careful management to prevent complications and recurrence. Our treatment includes specific loading protocols, biomechanical assessment, and progressive return-to-running programs tailored to your sport's demands

Quadriceps and Hip Flexor Injuries

Injuries to the front thigh muscles can significantly impact kicking, jumping, and running activities. Our rehabilitation approach addresses tissue healing, biomechanical factors, and sport-specific movement patterns to restore full function

Rotator Cuff Strains and Tears

These shoulder injuries commonly affect throwing athletes, swimmers, and racquet sport players. Our specialized shoulder rehabilitation combines manual therapy, progressive loading, and movement retraining to restore pain-free function and performance

Joint Injuries

Ankle Sprains and Instability

Our comprehensive approach to ankle injuries addresses acute management, ligament healing, proprioceptive retraining, and progressive functional rehabilitation to ensure complete recovery and prevent chronic instability.

Knee Ligament Injuries (ACL, MCL, LCL)

We provide specialized rehabilitation for all grades of ligament injuries, from conservative management of sprains to comprehensive post-surgical rehabilitation following reconstructions, with careful attention to return-to-sport criteria

Shoulder Instability and Dislocations

Athletes with shoulder instability require specialized rehabilitation focusing on rotator cuff strengthening, scapular control, and sport-specific movement patterns to provide dynamic stability and prevent recurrent dislocations

Hip and Groin Injuries

From acute groin strains to complex hip labral tears, our sports physiotherapists provide expert assessment and rehabilitation, addressing the biomechanical and loading factors specific to your sport

Overuse Injuries

Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylalgia)

This common overuse condition affects not just tennis players but many athletes and active individuals. Our evidence-based approach includes specific loading protocols, manual therapy, and technique modification to provide lasting relief

Golfer's Elbow (Medial Epicondylalgia)

Similar to tennis elbow but affecting the inner elbow, our treatment addresses tissue loading, grip mechanics, and specific strengthening to resolve pain and prevent recurrence.

Runner's Knee (Patellofemoral Pain)

This common running injury responds well to our comprehensive approach that addresses biomechanical factors, load management, and progressive strengthening of key muscle groups to restore pain-free running.

Achilles Tendinopathy

Our evidence-based approach to Achilles problems includes specialized loading programs, running gait analysis, and assessment of contributing factors to provide lasting relief and return to activity

Jumper's Knee (Patellar Tendinopathy)

Common in jumping sports, this condition requires careful management of training loads combined with specific strengthening protocols and biomechanical assessment to resolve pain and restore performance

Shin Splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome)

Our comprehensive approach addresses both symptom management and the underlying biomechanical and training factors that contribute to this common running injury

Stress Fractures

These overuse bone injuries require careful management of activity, progressive loading, and addressing contributing factors such as biomechanics, training patterns, and in some cases, nutritional considerations.

Sport-Specific Conditions

Swimmer's Shoulder

Swimming places unique demands on the shoulder complex. Our specialized approach addresses technique, training load, and specific muscle imbalances common in swimmers to resolve pain and enhance performance

Cricket and Throwing Injuries

From fast bowler's back pain to thrower's shoulder, we provide sport-specific assessment and rehabilitation that addresses the unique mechanics and loading patterns of throwing sports.

Cycling-Related Injuries

Whether it's knee pain, back issues, or neck discomfort, our bike-fit assessment and cycling-specific rehabilitation helps resolve pain and optimize your position for both comfort and performance

Football and Rugby Injuries

From acute traumatic injuries to overuse conditions, we provide comprehensive care for the diverse injuries seen in football and rugby, with a focus on safe and effective return to play

Running Injuries

Our running assessment and specialized rehabilitation addresses the full spectrum of running injuries, from beginners to elite athletes, with attention to running mechanics, training patterns, and footwear considerations

Comprehensive Sports Performance Support

Biomechanical Assessment

Our detailed analysis of your movement patterns identifies inefficiencies and potential injury risks, allowing for targeted interventions to enhance performance and reduce injury susceptibility

Running Gait Analysis

Using video analysis and expert observation, we assess your running technique to identify issues that may contribute to injury or limit performance, providing specific corrective strategies

Return-to-Sport Testing

Before resuming competition, our objective testing protocols ensure you've met the physical benchmarks necessary for safe return to your sport, reducing the risk of re-injury or compensation patterns

Sports Massage

Our specialized sports massage techniques help maintain optimal muscle condition, enhance recovery between training sessions, and address developing tension before it leads to injury

Injury Prevention Screening

Proactive assessment to identify potential injury risks before they cause problems, with personalized programs to address any areas of concern

Performance Enhancement

Beyond injury rehabilitation, we offer specialized services to help you optimize movement efficiency, strength, and sport-specific function to reach your performance goals
Why Choose Rehab Genius for Sports Physiotherapy

The Rehab Genius Difference

Sports Specialization

Our physiotherapists have advanced training in sports injury management and performance enhancement, with experience working with athletes across various sports and competition levels

Evidence-Based Protocols

We implement the latest research-backed approaches to sports rehabilitation, ensuring optimal tissue healing and functional recovery

Comprehensive Approach

We address not just the injury but the whole athlete, considering training patterns, technique, equipment, and other factors that influence recovery and performance

Convenient Options

Choose between our modern Preston clinic or home visits—we can even arrange pitch-side or training facility sessions when appropriate for your rehabilitation needs

Collaborative Care

We work closely with coaches, trainers, and sports medicine professionals to ensure a coordinated approach to your recovery and return to sport

Patient Testimonials

Athlete Success Stories

“As a semi-professional footballer, I was devastated when I suffered a grade 2 hamstring tear mid-season. The sports physiotherapy team at Rehab Genius not only got me back playing faster than expected but identified and corrected movement patterns that had been putting me at risk. Their progressive approach and sport-specific rehabilitation made all the difference. I've since had my best injury-free season.
James K.
Preston North End FC Academy
“After struggling with persistent Achilles pain that was affecting my marathon training, I was referred to Rehab Genius. Their sports specialists took a completely different approach to previous treatments I'd tried. The detailed running assessment identified issues with my technique and training pattern, and their rehabilitation program steadily rebuilt my capacity. I not only completed my marathon but achieved a personal best time.
Sarah M.
Preston Harriers
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Get Back to Peak Performance

Don't let injuries sideline you from the sports and activities you love. Our HCPC registered sports physiotherapy specialists at Rehab Genius Health provide expert assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation to help you recover quickly and return to your sport stronger than before.
Book your comprehensive sports injury assessment today and take the first step toward optimal performance and injury-free participation
Same-week appointments available at our Preston clinic or in the comfort of your home
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Operating Hours

Monday-Friday: 8am - 8pm
Saturday: 8am - 5pm
Sunday: Closed
(Home visits may be available by special arrangement)