Sports Injury
Oaks Hospital sports injury clinic covers the full range of sporting activities and is accessible at short notice, usually within 48 hours. Sports specific rehabilitation is also available for the following sports:
Running
Biomechanical analysis and rehabilitation of running injuries. Specialist software for running technique, injury prevention for sports men and women that run/sprint.
Cycling
Bicycle set up for cyclists and triathletes, injury prevention.
Golf
Technique and injury prevention including golfers elbow.
Swimming
Technique and injury prevention.
Netball
Technique and injury prevention.
Tennis
Technique and injury prevention including tennis elbow.
Hockey
Technique and injury prevention.
Fitness Instructor
Physiotherapist qualified in fitness and can offer one:one sessions.
Shockwave Therapy
This can be used on acute and chronic injuries to accelerate return to play. As little as three sessions can relieve tendon problems that are normally brought about by intense sports training and competition such as football.
Electrotherapy
Electrotherapy is primarily used in physiotherapy for relaxation of muscle spasms, re-education of electrical muscle stimulation, maintaining and increasing range of motion and management of pain.
Podiatry
Our podiatrist specialises in sports injuries, including, shin splints, metatarsalgia, excessive pronation, plantar fasciitis, flat feet, mortons neuroma, heel pain and ingrown toe nails.
Pilates
Pilates increases abdominal strength, vital for back and neck problems and athletes who require a strong core to compete in high level sport.
Radiology
The use of medical imaging such as X-Ray, MRI/CT and Ultrasound to achieve a diagnosis.
Cardiology
We have a team of highly experienced Cardiologists that can screen for coronary disease and asses cardiac risk.
