SERVICES
Sports Medicine
What is Sports Medicine?
Sports medicine focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries or conditions like osteoarthritis related to sports and physical activity. Sports medicine at Opus uses a personalised, 360 degree approach for those people who love to live an active life.
We care for people of all ages from all sporting and exercise backgrounds. We want to help you to get back to an active life, your chosen sport or hobby or your passion as quickly as possible. Our sports medicine team ensure that your injury or medical condition gets bespoke care at Opus. The Opus team work together as your own personal sports medicine department supporting you back to full physical health.
Our goal is your goal, whether that’s playing a particular sport, exercising in the gym or kicking a ball in the park with your kids.
Comprehensive Treatment at Opus
In the heart of London, Opus stands out for its exceptional sports medicine service, offering a wide array of treatments tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient. Our expert sports medicine department, lead by Dr. David Porter, ex Chelsea FC first team doctor, employs a holistic approach to care, ensuring that every individual receives the most effective treatment possible.
OUR SPORTS MEDICINE SERVICE INCLUDES:
- Diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging
- Health assessments for exercise, including personalised exercise plans
- Exercise as a therapeutic tool for chronic pain and to manage chronic diseases
- Injections to joints and ultrasound-guided injections
- Medication review
- Shockwave therapy
OUR SPORTS MEDICINE SERVICES INCLUDE:
Musculoskeletal assessment, investigation, diagnosis and management
Sports medicine assessment of a muscle or joint injury or condition ranging from acute to chronic including osteoarthritis, pain and reduced function.
Diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging
The Opus sports medicine team uses Ultrasound imaging to augment our assessment in the diagnosis of an injury or medical condition.
Performance Health assessments
Performance and executive health assessments focusing on musculoskeletal optimisation and injury prevention.
Exercise prescription as a therapeutic tool for the treatment of chronic pain or diseases
Sports medicine doctors work collaboratively with your physiotherapist or Personal Trainer (PT) to provide personalised exercise programming bespoke to your musculoskeletal injury or condition.
Ultrasound guided joint and soft tissue injections
Our sports medicine doctor is trained in the use of Ultrasound guided joint and soft tissue injections in order to improve the accuracy of an injection and enhancing recovery.
Medication and supplementation review
Personalised medication and supplementation prescription in collaboration with our own endocrinologist and nutritionist.
Regenerative medicine consultations
Dr David Porter has a wealth of experience utilising the regenerative capabilities of treatments such as platelet rich plasma (PRP) and mesenchymal stem cell therapies from his time in elite sport and in private practice at Opus.
Professional sport pre-signing medical assessments
The Opus sports medicine team design, develop and implement pre-signing medical assessments for elite athletes during the transfer window enquiring the clubs from the UK and around the world are provided with critical player medical information before contract signing.
At Opus, we take pride in offering unparalleled sports medicine services in London, tailored specifically to meet your individual health needs. Using state-of-the-art techniques and a compassionate, patient-first approach, our dedicated team is committed to guiding you every step of the way on your journey toward optimal health and enhanced physical performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How can I access Opus' Sports Medicine services?
You can self refer or ask your GP, specialist, physiotherapist or personal trainer.
What's the process?
- A comprehensive assessment of your injury or condition will be conducted by Dr. Porter, including an examination and an ultrasound scan of the affected area.
- Potential investigations needed to confirm your diagnosis will be discussed, and you may be asked to undergo blood tests or imaging such as ultrasound, X-ray, CT, or MRI scans.
- Following the review of your diagnostic results, Dr. Porter will collaborate with you and our team to devise a management plan tailored to your personal goals and schedule.
- This management plan will be coordinated with your existing support network, including physiotherapists, osteopaths, nutritionists, and personal trainers, to ensure a holistic approach to care.
- Throughout your rehabilitation, your progress will be monitored, with Dr. Porter performing follow-up assessments and any necessary serial investigations in coordination with the Opus sports medicine team.
- If a referral to a specialist, such as an orthopaedic surgeon, becomes necessary, it will be arranged to ensure you receive comprehensive care.
Meet the Specialists
Our sports medicine service is led by Dr. David Porter. We take pride in accommodating the diverse needs of all our patients. Whether it involves managing acute injuries, assisting with pre or post-operative rehabilitation, addressing long-term conditions, or providing performance-related support, our team is equipped to provide the comprehensive care you need.
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