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Belfast Sports and Spinal practitioners provide physiotherapy for musculoskeletal conditions and sports injuries. Care includes assessment to form a working diagnosis, hands-on treatment and individual rehabilitation programmes.

The practice treats back and neck pain, sciatica, referred pain into the arms and headaches. It also sees sports injuries, including hamstring, groin and calf muscle injuries, ankle and knee ligament sprains, rotator cuff and Achilles tendon problems, and cartilage problems in the knee, shoulder and hip.

Joint problems include routine sprains, joint pain, swelling, stiffness and frozen shoulder. The team also treats overuse and repetitive strain problems, including foot and heel pain, tennis elbow and golfer's elbow.

Rehabilitation is available after surgery and fractures, including joint replacements, reconstructions and repairs. The practice also offers shockwave therapy, acupuncture, chronic pain management, body analysis and musculoskeletal screening.

Podiatry includes biomechanical assessment for foot structure and function. The practice may prescribe orthotics, and uses a 3D scanner to capture foot contours. Body analysis can include testing in different postures and under different loads, using VALD manual muscle testing and force plates.

The Belfast clinic has private treatment rooms, lift access to all floors, and a large gym or studio for further assessment and rehabilitation. The practice also works with occupational health companies and offers a province-wide triage service for their clients.