The Performance Clinic

The Performance Clinic treats back, neck, joint and sports injuries, plus chronic pain and movement problems. Its physiotherapy covers spine, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, hip, groin, knee, foot and ankle problems. The team also provides pre and post op physio.

Care includes physiotherapy, sports injury rehabilitation, sports massage, shockwave therapy, acupuncture, laser therapy and massage therapy. Services also include biomechanical and gait analysis, cranial and structural osteopathy, craniosacral therapy and Pilates classes. Each clinic delivers the full range of Performance Clinic services.

Physiotherapists assess, diagnose and treat using a patient-centred model. Treatment may include movement analysis, strength and flexibility checks, manual therapy, exercise programmes and home advice. Physiotherapy support is available for arthritis, sciatica, neck pain and back pain. Sciatica care may include TENS, manual therapy, acupuncture, stretching and strengthening work.

The clinical team includes senior therapists and chartered physiotherapists. Clinical areas include care for babies, older adults, chronic pain, neurological conditions and musculoskeletal injuries. They also include sport injuries and post-operative rehabilitation. Specialisms include JEMS and Anatomy in Motion.

The practice is GOLD accredited by the Association of Chartered Physios in Sport and Exercise Medicine. Clinics are in Newcastle upon Tyne, City Space at Sunderland University, and Low Fell, Gateshead. Patients can self-refer for physiotherapy. A GP referral is needed for AXA or BUPA claims.