PERFORMANCE SUPPORT

Performance Support

PHYSIOTHERAPY

Assess, treat and prevent sports injuries with a Sports Doctor appointment, physiotherapy or sports massage.

 

 

Whether you are an elite athlete, a fun-runner, or recovering from an injury, our Sport Medicine team located in the Performance Centre of University of Birmingham Sport & Fitness offers a comprehensive service to prevent, manage and treat sport injuries. 

 

The team is led by a consultant in (SEM) Sport and Exercise Medicine alongside specialist musculoskeletal physiotherapists, soft tissue therapists (sports massage) as well as rehabilitation conditioning coaches. The clinic is open to the public, so if you need to arrange a consultation or appointment with a sports medic, or physiotherapist appointment you can self-refer yourself to the clinic.

"The Physios here are amazing, over my two years working with the performance team I have built a great relationships with them. They worked tirelessly with me through difficult injuries and always made time to help me out. They are great at supporting me throughout competition seasons and hard winter training to help me to perform to my best"
Issy Boffey
Issy BoffeyGB U23, British Athletics Futures Funding, 2019 European U20 800m Champion, BUCS Indoors 400m Gold
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TELEPHONE: 0121 440 7736

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Physiotherapy

    We’ve teamed up with Physiokinetic, specialist physiotherapy and sports injury clinic.

  • Sports Doctor

    Physiokinetic work closely with Sport and Exercise Medicine Consultant Dr Kim Gregory who is based at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Spire Parkway in Solihull. This service is suitable for athletes with acute injury or who require further investigation following physiotherapy.

  • Retul Bike Fit service

    Physiotherapy led postural and functional analysis of riding position to optimise performance.

  • Sports Massage

    To release muscle tension and restore balance to the musculoskeletal system.

  • Specialist Equipment

    Including the Alter G treadmill allowing athletes to increase volume without additional risk of injury and recover between sessions or our Isokinetic assessment – which measures muscle imbalances and monitors recovery from an injury or operation.

MEET THE EXPERTS

Michael Gosling

MICHAEL GOSLING

Lead Physiotherapist

Michael has significant multi-sport experience working with the student athletes/sports teams and is part of the support network which has contributed to the University being highly ranked in the UK for sport.

Daniel Atkinson

DANIEL ATKINSON

Physiotherapist

Daniel is part of Physiokinetic, the official medical support to The University of Birmingham Women's Hockey Club who play at the highest level nationally in the Investec Premier Division. He is involved in match day and training cover as well as clinic support

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ANDREA DE MARCHI

Physiotherapist

Andrea has a special interest in sport injuries, injury prevention and spinal problems. He has completed a wide range of post-graduate training including his MSc and sport taping. Being a McKenzie Credentialed Therapist, he is highly trained in the use of the McKenzie Method, globally recognized as a leading treatment for back, neck and extremities disorders. He is also a full member of the MACP, the main organisation for manipulative therapists in the UK.

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BECKI KNIGHT

Physiotherapist

Becki is part of the Physiokinetic team and she works with the University scholarship athletes, TASS athletes and private patients.

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GARETH NORRIS

Sports Masseur

Gareth qualified at the London School of Sports Massage in 2005. He has extensive experience in treating both amateur and elite athletes/sports persons. He worked with disability and able bodied athletes at the English Institute of Sport in preparation for London 2012 and subsequently went to both the Olympic and Paralympic Games, providing sports massage for the athletes as a volunteer.

ANDRÉE MATTHEWS

ANDRÉE MATTHEWS

Sports Masseuse

Andrée is a University of Birmingham graduate and BTEC Level 5 Certified Soft Tissue Therapist. Working in both the NHS and in private practice, including 3 years at Lilleshall Hall National Sports Centre, she has developed her skills with Elite National athletes and medal winning Olympians. Currently based at the University of Birmingham Andrée provides soft tissue therapy to the sports scholars, staff and students as well as the general public.