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Sports Medicine

Jun 4, 2024

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:

  • 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.

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.

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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?
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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

Dr Jonathan Korgaonkar

MBBS MRCP FFSEM Pgcert(US) BSc SPORTS MEDICINE DOCTOR

Jonathan has been a Consultant in Sport and Exercise Medicine...

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Dr. Kush Joshi

MBBS, BSc, MRCP, FFSEM, PGDip and Bart- BSc (Hons) SPORTS MEDICINE DOCTOR

Kush Joshi has been a consultant in Sports and Exercise...

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We offer a comprehensive range of cardiology services through our dedicated cardiologist partners. These include:

  • Cardiac Screening: Thorough evaluations to identify heart health issues early.
  • CT Coronary Angiograms: Detailed imaging to assess coronary artery health.
  • CT Calcium Scoring: Measures calcium deposits in the coronary arteries.
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Our services are designed to provide thorough and personalised cardiac care for all our patients.

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Professor Sanjay Sharma BSc(Hons), MD, FESC

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Professor Sanjay Sharma, a renowned expert in Sports Cardiology, qualified at Leeds University and trained in London. He is the Medical Director for the Virgin London Marathon and a Consultant Cardiologist for Cardiac Risk in the Young.

He also serves as Cardiologist for the British Lawn Tennis Association, Cardiology Advisor for the English Institute of Sport and Cardiology Advisor for the FA.

Notably, he served as the lead cardiologist for the London 2012 Olympics and has published over 400 scientific articles. Professor Sharma was awarded the Viviane Conraads Outstanding Achievement Award by the European Society of Cardiology in 2015 and a Doctorate from Aristotle University in 2017.

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Book an appointment easily with an experienced private GP by phone, via video call, or in person at Opus.

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Whether you are a UK resident or visiting for work or pleasure you can book an appointment with one of our private GPs. If you are feeling unwell whilst abroad we can help with access to our secure virtual services wherever you are in the world.

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