The treatment of sports injuries by Qualified Osteopaths is gaining popularity for sportsmen and women.  An Osteopath's unique skills and detailed knowledge of the body mechanics are being sought by athletes from many disciplines at many levels.

In the past, sports injuries have been examined and treated as isolated problems and considered in isolation from the rest of the body.  Treatment has been to only the injured part.   Osteopaths, trained as holist's consider all the factors, which may have led up to and contributed to the injury: these are often just as important as the injury itself and may slow or even prevent total and speedy repair.

When a sportsperson consults an Osteopath, an examination of the posture and condition of those injured parts is necessary - these include the muscles, ligaments and tendons of all joints from head to toe.

The Osteopath examines the strength and flexibility of these tissues and considers how well adapted they are to the individual sportsperson and the chosen sport.

Flexibilty of the body is of great priority to an athlete.  Poor flexibility in the joints will prevent the body performing at its best and is often an important contributory element to injury.

By using manual techniques, the Osteopath provides the body with the best environment for repair, and enables it to function at its best.

Currently Osteopaths are involved in Football, Cricket, Rugby, Golf, Tennis, Athletics, Swimming, Squash, Cycling, Showjumping and Surfing.