Sports injury treatment in London
From weekend runners to competitive athletes: accurate diagnosis, structured rehabilitation, and a clear route back to your sport.
- Initial assessment £85
- Hampstead & Highgate
- No GP referral needed
- Appointments in 24 to 48 hours
Medically reviewed by the SMARTPHYSIO clinical team · August 2026
Understanding sports injuries
- Muscle strains and tears: hamstring, calf, groin
- Ligament sprains, most commonly ankle and knee
- Tendon pain that builds with training load
- Pain that appeared during or after sport
- Swelling, bruising or loss of power
- Recurring injuries that never quite resolve
- Training load rising faster than the body adapts
- Returning to sport before an old injury fully rehabilitated
- Strength imbalances and movement habits under fatigue
- Sometimes simple bad luck, which still deserves good rehabilitation
- As soon as possible after an acute injury, for diagnosis and a plan
- If an injury keeps recurring each season
- If pain builds during sessions and lingers after
- If swelling, instability or loss of power is not settling
Our approach to sports injuries
Diagnose accurately, rehabilitate progressively, and return you to sport with tests, not guesswork.
Your first appointment establishes exactly what is injured and how badly, because a grade one and a grade three problem need different plans. You leave knowing the diagnosis, the timeline and the first week of your programme.
Rehabilitation progresses from settling the injury through strength, then speed and sport-specific loading, with clear criteria for each step back to training and competition. We would rather adjust your training than stop it.
What your programme can include
Where to find us in London
Two clinics in north London, and home-visit teams working from Kensington and Chelsea. Can’t come to us? We come to you.
ClinicHampstead
444 Finchley RoadLondon NW2 2HY★ 4.8 · 140 reviewsView clinic →
ClinicHighgate
244 Archway RoadLondon N6 5AX★ 5.0 · 14 reviewsView clinic →Home-visit base
Kensington
2 Kensington SquareLondon W8 5EPHome visits across the areaHome visits from here →Home-visit base
Chelsea
48-56 Ebury Bridge RoadLondon SW1W 8QFHome visits across the areaHome visits from here →
What our patients say
“Shokola was great with my 12 year old daughter. She got straight to the issue and made good and practical suggestions for treatment.”
Google review →“Harsha has been kind, attentive and has helped me hugely with my hip and Achilles injuries. She’s a brilliant and very knowledgeable physiotherapist and I recommend her highly.”
Google review →“I have seen several different therapists at Sammy Margo’s over many years. Every one has been excellent. When I was recovering from a hip replacement the physio I received helped me recover really quickly. Highly recommended.”
Google review →“I had a full hip replacement following a cycle accident, and have daily physio visits on weekdays for three weeks. I am already able to walk short distances without a stick or crutch, and this is entirely due to the work they have done with me.”
Google review →“Thanks to Olga I have made great strides in my recovery from the after-effects of sepsis. My strength, balance and mobility have improved enormously under her excellent physiotherapy. I would recommend her wholeheartedly.”
Google review →Frequently asked questions
Should I rest completely after a sports injury?
How soon can I return to sport?
Why does my injury keep coming back?
Do you treat acute injuries or just niggles?
Can you help me avoid injuries in the first place?
Let's get you moving again
Tell us about a home visit and we will call you back the same working day, or book a clinic appointment online.
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