Sports training and injury
Whether you are looking to run your first mile or your first marathon, we’re here to help you set and reach the goals for your sporting aims. When injury sets you back, we’ll be here to support you through your recovery, getting you back to fitness while reducing risk of reinjuring yourself.
Our well-equipped gyms (staffed with professional personal trainers) can help you whether you are looking to get fit for the first time or reach your physical peak. A range of classes from spin to Zumba can help you get fit and have fun. If you succumb to injury, a physiotherapist can get you back on your feet sooner and help you avoid reinjury.
We have a plethora of articles from our Nuffield Health experts, both on dealing with injury and on keeping fit.
Half marathon | 6-month training programme
A half marathon is a huge challenge, especially for someone new to running. But Great Britain Masters runner Blake Vivian outlines a six-month training programme to give you a good shot at success.
The prospect of running 13.1 miles or 21 kilometers is very daunting, but with the correct training, rest and nutrition it is achievable. Whether you are motivated for personal reasons, charity or you just fancy a new challenge, succeeding in a half marathon will give you immense pride.
How to succeed at your fitness goals
Finding the motivation to exercise and change your lifestyle can be challenging. Discover how to reach your long-term fitness goals.
5 ways a Personal Trainer can help you get fitter faster
Contrary to popular belief, personal training isn’t about barking orders like a Drill Sergeant - it’s about breaking the barriers to help you achieve your personal goals. Here's five ways Personal Trainers can help you to win your fitness battles.
10k run training: The final week
You have seven days until race day. When done right, training in this last week will boost your confidence and make sure you’re mentally prepared for your big day. Ashleigh Ahlqhuist provides some guidelines to help you make the most of your last few days.
Train for your 10k race on the treadmill
Avoid the chilly weather and train indoors for your winter 10k run with this expert-led interval treadmill training programme.
Running tips: How to warm up and cool down properly
Preparing your body for a workout or running session is important to prevent injury.
Symptoms
Whatever your symptoms you should see your GP for a proper diagnosis. Some common symptoms:
- Ankle pain
- Foot pain
- Heel injuries
- Knee pain
- Shoulder pain
- Arm pain (Brachialgia)
- Cervical spine pain
- Elbow pain
- Hand and wrist pain
- Heel pain
- Hip pain
- Hip inflammation
- Knee inflammation
- Neck pain
- Spinal pain
Conditions
Some common conditions and diseases that could match your symptoms:
- Foot and ankle injury
- Achilles tendinopathy
- Plantar fasciitis
- Knee ligament injury
- Acromioclavicular joint (ACJ) injuries
- Achilles rupture
- Degenerative conditions of the shoulder
- Heel Bone (OS Calcis) Fracture
- Spinal injury
- Tennis elbow
- Tenosynovitis
Tests and scans
We offer a range of tests and scans to help understand your needs. Some key tests and scans include:
- X-ray
- MRI scan
- CT scan (or CAT scan)
- Arthroscopy
- Return to work assessments
- Nerve conduction study
- MSK Ultrasound
Treatments
Getting treated as soon as possible can be easy. Some key treatments and procedures include:
- Ankle ligament repair
- Orthotics
- Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repair
- Achilles repair or reconstruction
- Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) reconstruction
- Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT)
- Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repair
- Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) reconstruction
- Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT)
- Meniscectomy (meniscus tear surgery)
- Shoulder manipulation
- Shoulder stabilisation
- Shoulder decompression - keyhole surgery
- Shoulder surgery (rotator cuff repair)
- Tennis elbow release
- Ankle arthroscopy
- Cartilage reconstruction
- Cervical Spine Surgery
- Elbow surgery
- Foot and ankle surgery
- Hamstring Repair
- Hand surgery
- Hip arthroscopy
- Ilizarov frame surgery
- Knee arthroscopy (knee keyhole surgery)
- Ilizarov frame surgery
- Subtalar arthroscopy
- Toe surgery
- Upper Limb Fractures and Injuries
- Facial surgery
- Maxillofacial and oral surgery