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Expert Sports Physiotherapy Treatment in Birmingham
Whether you have picked up an acute injury mid-season, you are managing a stubborn overuse problem or you simply want to return to sport stronger than before, sports physiotherapy gives you a focused, evidence-based path back to full performance.
At Harborne Chiropractic Clinic, our sports physiotherapy sits within a genuine multi-disciplinary clinic. Your treatment is informed by, and integrated with, our wider clinical expertise in chiropractic, sports massage and shockwave therapy. That means you get the right treatment from the right practitioner, matched to the physical demands of your sport, rather than a generic rehabilitation plan.
Founded in 2013, we are one of Birmingham’s largest and most established musculoskeletal clinics, trusted by patients of all ages and by athletes across every level, from weekend runners to competitive club and county performers.
OUR TEAM
Meet Our Sports Physiotherapy Team
Tomas Keefe
BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, MCSP
Tomas has worked in musculoskeletal physiotherapy for over 16 years, with a focus on finding lasting solutions to pain and injury rather than simply managing symptoms. His career spans the NHS, private healthcare and elite sport, including a role as Academy Physiotherapist at Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and senior and advanced practice posts at University Hospitals Birmingham and Nuffield Health.
He treats a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, including spinal pain, sports injuries, joint and tendon problems, post-operative rehabilitation and persistent pain. His postgraduate training includes McKenzie Therapy, Orthopaedic Medicine, Acupuncture, Injection Therapy and Sports Massage, allowing him to manage both straightforward and complex presentations.
Luize Marta Alekseja
MSc Physiotherapy, BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy, MCSP, HCPC registered
Luize’s interest in healthcare began after a serious injury during her career as a competitive volleyball player, and the rehabilitation that followed shaped the clinician she became. She holds a Master of Science in Physiotherapy from Birmingham City University and a Bachelor of Science in Sports Therapy from Coventry University, and is a Chartered Physiotherapist registered with the HCPC and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
Her clinical approach combines manual therapy, dry needling, shockwave therapy and acupuncture with structured injury rehabilitation and prevention programmes. With direct insight into performance sport and active lifestyles, she tailors every treatment plan to the individual, with the goal of returning patients to activity as quickly and safely as possible.
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Conditions We Treat
- Sports injuries across all disciplines and ability levels, from acute trauma to chronic complaints
- Muscle strains and tears, including hamstring, calf, quadriceps and groin injuries
- Ligament injuries and joint sprains, including ankle and knee ligament damage
- Tendon problems such as Achilles, patellar and rotator cuff tendinopathy
- Overuse and repetitive strain conditions, including shin splints and stress-related pain
- Runner’s knee, jumper’s knee and other patellofemoral problems
- Shoulder injuries, including impingement and instability
- Back pain and sciatica and neck pain aggravated by training or contact sport
- Whiplash and related injuries from contact and collision sport
- Post-surgical rehabilitation and return-to-sport programming
- Recurrent injuries where an underlying cause has never been properly addressed
Everything You Need to Know
What to Expect at Your First Sports Physiotherapy Appointment
Full subjective history
Physical and functional assessment
Clear diagnosis and treatment plan
After Treatment
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Sports Physiotherapy Techniques We Use
- Manual therapy joint mobilisation and manipulation to restore range of movement.
- Soft tissue techniques targeting muscle tension, fascial restriction and trigger points.
- Progressive exercise rehabilitation structured, sport-specific programmes to rebuild strength, power and movement control.
- Neuromuscular re-education retraining the movement patterns that contribute to injury and re-injury.
- Taping and strapping to offload injured structures during recovery or support a graded return to sport.
- Dry needling where clinically indicated for muscle pain and trigger points.
- strong>Return-to-sport planning a graded, criteria-based progression back to full training and competition.
- Education and self-management so you understand your injury and can reduce the risk of it recurring.
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The Advantage of a Multi-Disciplinary Clinic
- Complex or overlapping injuries get a second clinical perspective without you needing a separate referral
- Treatment can be combined where clinically appropriate, for example sports massage alongside rehabilitation for a stubborn soft tissue injury
- If shockwave therapy would accelerate recovery from a chronic tendon problem, we can integrate it into your plan immediately
- You are never passed between clinics or lost in a referral pathway
DON'T WAIT FOR AN NHS REFERRAL
Health Insurance
NHS physiotherapy waiting times in Birmingham can stretch to several months. For an athlete, that can mean a missed season and an injury that becomes chronic, more complex and harder to treat.
At Harborne Chiropractic Clinic, you can book a sports physiotherapy assessment within days, with no GP referral required. If you have private health insurance, we accept BUPA, AXA Health and Aviva. Self-pay pricing is transparent and straightforward.