Sports injuries in juniors are no less serious than in adults but for parents who may have more than 1 child playing sport at school or the weekends, seeking specific advice and treatment at regular physiotherapy practices can be costly. We are trying to overcome this barrier at OPTIMUM  by opening the 'OPTIMUM Junior Sports Injury Clinic' at both our Luton and Bedford practices which will offer these services for junior athletes under the age of 16 years, at a reduced cost.

Your child's injuries can be anything from contact injuries as a result of a tackle in football or rugby, or overuse traumas that affect the bone, ligaments and tendons, to soft tissue injuries that can occur through PE at school. Injuries can occur during a sporting activity but may also be due to an everyday musculo-skeletal condition that requires treating. Our sports injury clinic offers high standards of care, which is reflected in the treatment provided by our specialist physiotherapists/sport therapists. We offer a highly specialised service to junior athletes at all levels and of all abilities from the age of 10-16 years old.

The clinic provides:

• Appointment times to suit your needs
• Rapid assessment, diagnosis and treatment
• Treatment without the need for a GP referral
• Treatment for all, insured or not
• Referral to an orthopaedic surgeon where appropriate
• Analysis of recurring injuries
• Practical advice on the continuation of training
• A comprehensive recovery programme
• Gym-orientated rehabilitation, guidance and planning if required
  

We can also offer the following investigations: X-ray, MRI scanning and in-house diagnostic ultrasound.

Our aim is to return your child to normal fitness as quickly as possible by providing a recovery programme that is tailored to their individual needs. At their first appointment a detailed history will be taken, followed by a thorough assessment. They will receive expert advice and treatment and we will provide them with a personal recovery programme tailored to their needs. Our therapists can also refer you and your child to a consultant and can arrange access to diagnostic facilities where necessary. Your therapist can liase with your GP and provide them with a detailed discharge summary at the end of your treatment if required. 

All treatments are led by Performance Director Dean Payne BSc Hons MCSP CSCS and a team of chartered physiotherapists and sports therapists. Dean has had the experience of working within professional football and rugby as well as being a University lecturer in sports rehabilitation, while currently undertaking his PhD (Biodynamics) at Imperial College London. 

Guide prices (subject to change) for some of our sports injury clinics:

Initial Assessment - £20

Follow-up session - £15 (includes all rehab take home sheets)

If you belong to a club, then ask them to contact us on 0844 736 1806 and we may be able to set up a concessionary club rate for all members.

We can accept payment by debit or credit card, cheque or cash.

If you have medical insurance you will need to confirm whether your sports injury is covered by your medical company and confirm the number of sessions covered.

You may contact the sports injury clinic directly or be referred by a consultant or GP. Simply contact us on 0844 736 1806 where we will be happy to arrange a suitable appointment