Objective criteria for the decision about when you go back.
What is involved
Anyone returning to sport after a significant injury or surgery
A battery of tests — strength symmetry, hop testing, change of direction, movement quality under fatigue — measured against the uninjured side and against normative data. It exists because "it feels fine" is a poor predictor of re-injury and a date in the calendar is worse. You get the numbers, and a clear statement of which criteria you have not yet met.
What the appointment includes
How it works
01
A full hour. We find out what the problem is, measure where you are starting from, and tell you honestly how long it should take.
02
Reduce the pain enough to make loading possible — with hands-on treatment, taping or activity modification. Usually the shortest stage.
03
The stage that does the work. Progressive loading, measured against your baseline, with most of it happening between appointments.
04
Reintroducing the specific demands of your sport, job or life — and testing against criteria rather than against the calendar.
05
A maintenance programme and a clear statement of what to keep doing. Recurrence is usually a stopped programme.
No. You can book directly. If you are claiming on insurance, most policies do require a GP referral first, so check before you book.
Appointments
Every course starts with a full assessment. Wear or bring clothing you can move in, and bring any scans or letters you have.