Coming soon
Sports Injuries
A progressive programme to get you back to your sport safely.
- Treatment time
- Around 45–60 minutes
- Downtime
- None
About Sports Injuries
Sports injury rehabilitation helps you recover from an injury and return to your sport or training safely. Romulo assesses the injury and the reasons it may have happened, then builds a progressive programme to restore movement, strength and control, so you go back with confidence and a lower chance of it recurring.
Key Benefits
- 01A programme built around your injury and your sport
- 02Progressive strength and movement work
- 03Guidance on when and how to return to training
- 04Hands-on treatment and shockwave where appropriate
- 05Help with recurring or niggling injuries
Is this treatment right for me?
This suits anyone with a sports or exercise injury, from a recent sprain or strain to a recurring problem, at any level.
You may be suitable if…
- You've injured a muscle, tendon, ligament or joint during sport or exercise
- An old injury keeps coming back
- You want a plan for returning to training
Your consultation will consider…
- How the injury happened and how severe it is
- Your sport, training load and goals
- Previous injuries and treatment
- Whether the injury needs a medical opinion or scan first
What to expect
Before treatment
Your first appointment is a full physiotherapy assessment with Romulo. He'll ask about your symptoms, how and when they started, your medical history, your work and activities, and what you'd like to get back to doing. Bring any scans, letters or reports you have. Wear comfortable clothing that lets him see and move the area being treated.
During treatment
Sessions combine assessment, hands-on treatment where helpful and exercises that progress as you improve, gradually building towards the movements your sport needs.
After treatment
You'll have a home or gym programme to follow between sessions, and clear guidance on what to avoid for now.
Results & longevity
Recovery time depends on the injury and how consistently the programme is followed. Romulo will give you a realistic timescale and adjust it as you progress. Results vary from person to person.
Recovery, side effects & aftercare
There is no downtime. Expect some muscle soreness as exercises progress.
Side effects
Temporary soreness after exercise sessions is normal. Romulo will adjust the programme if symptoms flare.
Aftercare
Keep up the exercises and advice Romulo gives you; they matter as much as the treatment in clinic. Stay gently active rather than resting completely, unless he has told you otherwise, and note how your symptoms respond so you can discuss it at your next session.
Please contact the clinic if your pain becomes much worse after treatment, or if you have any concern. Seek urgent medical help (NHS 111, or 999 in an emergency) for new numbness around the groin or buttocks, new problems controlling your bladder or bowels, weakness in the legs, or chest pain.
- Downtime
- None for most people
- Redness
- Occasionally mild redness over the treated area, settling within hours
- Swelling
- Not expected
- Bruising
- Uncommon
- Normal activities
- Usually straight away; Romulo will tell you if anything should be avoided for a day or two
Frequently Asked Questions
When can I get back to my sport?
Romulo will give you a guide after your assessment and update it as you progress, so you return when you're ready rather than too soon.
Should I rest completely?
Usually not. Most injuries recover better with the right amount of activity, which Romulo will guide you through.
How many sessions will I need?
It depends on the problem and how long you've had it. After your assessment Romulo will give you a written plan with the number of sessions he recommends, so you can decide before committing to anything.
What should I wear?
Comfortable clothing that allows the area to be seen and moved, for example shorts for a knee or hip problem, or a vest top for a shoulder.
Can I claim on private medical insurance?
Some insurers cover treatment by an HCPC registered physiotherapist. Please check with your insurer before booking, as policies differ.
Do I need a GP referral?
No. You can book directly. If Romulo finds anything that needs a doctor's attention or a scan, he will tell you and explain the next step.
Your Practitioner
Romulo Costa
HCPC Registered Physiotherapist
Romulo is an HCPC registered physiotherapist with more than a decade's experience, from intensive care and rehabilitation to musculoskeletal medicine and long-standing pain. He trained in Brazil, where he ran his own rehabilitation clinic, before moving to Scotland and running his own clinic in Motherwell specialising in chronic pain and spinal problems. He starts by listening: to understand not just where it hurts, but what the pain has stopped you doing and why it hasn't settled. Every plan is built on a thorough assessment and explained clearly, with shockwave, laser and hands-on treatment used only where they have a clear purpose.