Sports Injuries
Sports injuries range from acute strains and sprains to overuse problems. We assess the injury and guide a graded return to sport safely at our Marple clinic.

Understanding Your Condition
Sport is brilliant for body and mind — but it places significant demands on your muscles, joints and tendons, and injuries are common. Whether it's a sudden muscle strain, a twisted joint, or an overuse problem that's crept up with training, the right treatment gets you back doing what you love.
At Complete Recovery Physiotherapy in Marple, we treat sportspeople of all levels. We assess your injury and the factors that caused it, and guide a graded, structured return to sport — so you come back stronger and stay injury-free.

What You Feel
- Sudden pain during or after sport
- Pain, swelling or stiffness in a muscle or joint
- Reduced movement, strength or performance
- Pain that worsens with training or competition
- A feeling of instability or giving way
- Symptoms that follow a clear pattern or distance
- Recurring injuries that keep coming back
- Overuse pain that builds gradually with training
Common Causes
- Sudden twisting, impact or awkward landings
- Training errors — too much, too soon, too fast
- Inadequate warm-up or recovery
- Weakness and imbalance in the muscles
- Poor technique and biomechanics
- Returning to sport too quickly after injury
- Inappropriate footwear or equipment
- Fatigue late in training or matches
Who Physiotherapy Can Help
We treat sportspeople of every level — from weekend warriors and amateur teams to competitive athletes across football, rugby, running, racket sports, cycling, climbing and more. Whether you have a fresh acute injury or a recurring overuse problem, we understand sport and the demands it places on your body.
If your sport is causing you pain or you keep getting injured when you train, we'll find the cause and build a plan to get you back performing at your best.
Struggling with Sports Injuries?
Book your assessment today. We'll find the root cause and start hands-on treatment in your first session.
Your Assessment
Your assessment identifies your injury and the factors causing it. We test the specific structures involved, assess your strength, flexibility and biomechanics, and review your training and technique to understand the cause.
Sports injuries are driven by the interaction between your body's capacity and your training load — so finding your specific factors is key. We'll explain what we've found and build a programme targeting them.
How We Treat It
Our hands-on treatment approach:
- Assessment to identify the injury and the factors causing it
- Hands-on treatment to ease pain and restore movement
- Targeted strengthening and rehabilitation
- Sport-specific drills and movement control work
- Training load and technique advice
- A graded, tested return to sport
Expected Recovery
Most sports injuries improve within 2–12 weeks with targeted treatment, depending on the injury. The key is addressing both the injury and its cause — not just the pain — so it doesn't keep returning.
We guide a graded, tested return to sport so you come back genuinely ready, reducing re-injury risk. Most sportspeople return fully and perform more resiliently with the right approach.
Everything You Need to Know Before Booking
No GP referral needed. Direct access appointments available — often same-day or within a few days.
What Happens at Your First Appointment
Your first session is a 45-minute comprehensive assessment. We start by listening — understanding your symptoms, your history, and what you want to get back to. We then carry out a thorough hands-on physical examination to identify the root cause of your problem. You'll receive a clear explanation of what's going on, a personalised treatment plan, and hands-on treatment begins in that very first session. You leave knowing exactly what's wrong, what we'll do about it, and how long recovery will take.
What Should I Wear?
Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing that allows easy access to the area we're treating. For knee, hip, or leg problems, shorts are ideal. For shoulder, neck, or back issues, a loose top or vest works well. You'll never be asked to undress beyond what's necessary for examination and treatment, and you'll always be treated with dignity and respect in our private treatment room.
How Many Sessions Will I Need?
This depends on your condition, how long you've had it, and your goals. Many patients feel significant improvement within 3–6 sessions. Acute injuries often resolve faster, while long-standing or complex conditions may need more. We'll give you a clear treatment timeline at your first appointment — and we only ever recommend sessions you genuinely need. Our goal is to get you independent and pain-free as quickly as possible, not to keep you coming back.
Can I Claim Through Insurance?
Yes. We are recognised by most major health insurance providers including AXA, Vitality, Bupa, WPA, and Healix. We can bill your insurer directly so you don't need to pay upfront — simply bring your insurance authorisation number to your appointment. If you're not sure whether you're covered, call us and we'll help you check before you book.
Treated by a Qualified, Experienced Professional

Rob Wood
Head Physio & Clinic Owner
Meet Rob, founder of Complete Recovery Physiotherapy in Marple.
Sports Injuries Frequently Asked Questions
Why Choose Complete Recovery Physiotherapy?
Sport-Focused Care
We understand sport — its loads, its demands and its culture. We assess and treat sportspeople specifically, not just the injury.
Find the Cause, Not Just the Pain
Sports injuries are driven by strength, technique and load. We find and fix yours, so you train and compete without the injury returning.
Return-to-Sport Testing
Before you go back to sport, we test your strength and sport-specific capacity so you return genuinely ready and reduce re-injury risk.
Graded, Structured Return
We guide a structured return — load, intensity, sport-specific drills — so you come back stronger and stay injury-free.
Same Physio Every Time
Continuity of care with a physio who knows your sport, your injury and your goals throughout your recovery.
Flexible Booking
Early morning, evening and Saturday appointments in Marple, with online booking 24/7 to fit around your training and work.
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Expert, hands-on physiotherapy in Marple. Free parking. Same-day and short-notice appointments often available.
Ready to Start Your Recovery?
Book your assessment today and take the first step towards a pain-free, active life. Free parking at our Marple clinic.

