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.

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Football to Physio: How Simon bounced back from injury

Simon Webster was a rising star on the cusp of a promising Premier League career when injury brought his life crashing down around him. But his very recovery would teach him to turn his injury into an opportunity – and now he’s helping others get back on their feet.

It’s 1993. Simon Webster is three weeks into preseason training with West Ham United FC - his first Premier League club, an opportunity of a lifetime. An enthusiastic teammate slides and Simon’s leg buckles beneath him. In an instant, he suffers a double fracture to his right leg and his Premier League debut is over - before it can begin.

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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.

Running tips: How to warm up and cool down properly

Preparing your body for a workout or running session is important to prevent injury.

How to prevent and treat common sports injuries

During a global sporting event, it’s inevitable that there may be an increase in sporting injuries. Jodie Breach, National Physiotherapy Lead at Nuffield Health, has shared some of the more common injuries during a football match, and the physiotherapy exercises you can use to increase your strength, balance and stability.

What is HIIT training?

Nuffield Health Senior Personal Trainer Phil Goulding explains what HIIT training is, what it's good for and when to use it.

Symptoms

Whatever your symptoms you should see your GP for a proper diagnosis. Some common symptoms:

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    Conditions

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      Tests and scans

      We offer a range of tests and scans to help understand your needs. Some key tests and scans include:

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        Treatments

        Getting treated as soon as possible can be easy. Some key treatments and procedures include:

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          Tue 15 Sep

          Cheltenham Hospital

          An ACL prevention workshop with expert Orthopaedic surgery Mr Alexander Dodds and Senior Physiotherapist Laura Hale.
          Tue 29 Sep

          Taunton Hospital

          Join Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Mr Oliver Gosling for a free patient information evening on knee replacement surgery, including robotic-assisted techniques using the VELYS™ system.