Twists, Turns and Tackles: Winter Sports Injuries – And How We Treat Them
Summary
Winter sports like football, rugby, and hockey are fast-paced and physically demanding, which can lead to sprains, strains, and joint injuries. At The Oving Medical Clinic, we provide expert sports injury treatment, from assessment and imaging to injections, physiotherapy, and rehab — helping athletes recover safely and get back on the field faster.
Whether you’re sprinting down the pitch, making a tackle, or sending a perfect pass across the field, playing sports comes with its fair share of bumps and bruises.
Football, rugby, and hockey, three of the UK’s most popular winter sports, demand speed, strength, and agility. But all that action can put a real strain on your muscles, joints, and ligaments.
At The Oving Medical Clinic, we specialise in helping athletes of all levels recover from sports injuries quickly and safely, so you can get back to doing what you love, pain-free and confident.
Expert-Led Musculoskeletal Therapy
Our team, led by Dr John Tanner and Dr Pete Morgan, are specialists in musculoskeletal and sports and exercise medicine. We know that injuries like sprains, strains, joint pain, or back problems can disrupt not just your game, but your everyday life.
From your very first visit, we focus on understanding you and your sport. That means a detailed assessment that looks at your medical history, your symptoms, and the physical demands of the sport you play. By getting to the root of the problem, we can create a treatment plan that’s tailored to you — not just your injury.
Why These Sports Injuries Happen
Sports like football, rugby, and hockey are fast-paced, contact-heavy, and require sudden changes of direction, which is why certain injuries are more common:
- Sprains & Strains: Sudden tackles, twists, or overexertion can damage muscles and ligaments.
- Knee & Ankle Injuries: Rapid direction changes and high-impact landings make these joints particularly vulnerable.
- Back & Shoulder Pain: Repeated tackles in rugby or the stick work in hockey can put pressure on your spine and shoulders.
- Joint Inflammation: Tendonitis or bursitis can develop from repetitive training, running, or striking the ball/puck.
Our team assesses the severity of the injury and recommends the best course of treatment, guiding you step by step through recovery to restore strength, mobility, and confidence.
Sports Injury Treatments at The Oving Medical Clinic
We offer a comprehensive range of treatments, all designed to get you back on the field as quickly as possible:
- Arthrosamid & Other Joint Injections: Reduce pain and inflammation in knees, ankles, and shoulders.
- Image-Guided Interventions: Using ultrasound or X-ray, we deliver precise treatment exactly where it’s needed.
- Physiotherapy Referrals: Tailored sports physiotherapy programmes to rebuild strength, flexibility, and function.
- Pain Management: Strategies to manage symptoms while supporting natural healing.
- Rehabilitation Programmes: Gradual return-to-sport plans to prevent re-injury.
Our “one-stop-shop” approach means you can often have your assessment, imaging, and treatment all in one visit, saving you time and getting your recovery started sooner.
Referrals When Needed
Sometimes an injury may require specialist input or even surgery. We make this simple by referring you to top orthopaedic consultants, whether on-site or at a private hospital of your choice. We also support NHS referrals, so you get seamless, expert-led care every step of the way.
Sports Medical Clinic in Chichester
At our sports injury clinic, our goal is simple: to help athletes recover quickly and safely. Whether you’re playing football, rugby, hockey, netball, or ice hockey this winter, we’re here to guide you with expert care, personalised treatment plans, and fast, effective interventions.
Get Back on the Field Faster
Don’t let a sports injury keep you sidelined. Click here or call 01243 773167 to book your appointment and take the first step towards getting back on the field.