Sports Medicine and Injury Clinic in Leeds
Whether you're a professional athlete or a passionate amateur, injuries can be frustrating. At the Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital Sports Medicine and Injury Clinic, we provide expert care and tailored treatment plans to get you back to the sport you love.
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0113 322 7251Our services
- We treat both adults and children (8+ years).
- You can see multiple specialists in one visit for a well-rounded assessment.
- Access to other departments, including cardiology and radiology, for further tests are all onsite.
- We accept referrals from GPs, team doctors, physiotherapists, sports therapists, PT’s and other medical professionals.
- You don’t need a GP referral—book your own appointment.
- Pay per treatment if you don’t have or wish to use medical insurance.
Why choose Nuffield Health for your sports injury treatment?
Our experts look beyond just the injury—we focus on your full recovery and long-term performance. With experience from elite teams like Leeds Rhinos, Leeds United, and British Athletics, we provide the best possible care to get you back in the game.
Symptoms that can be treated
- Ankle sprains and ligament injury
- Ankle instability
- Ankle swelling
- Knee ligament/cartilage injuries
- Patello-femoral (knee-cap) problems
- Knee pain while running/walking
- Hip pain and loss of function
- Shoulder pain from throwing /overhead activity
- Elbow pain and loss of function
- Tennis elbow
- Golfer's elbow
- Injuries caused by over-training
- Stress fractures
- Tendon injury
- Tendinopathy (all sites)
- Concussion
- Muscular injury
Read patient Henry's case study to see how our multi-disciplinary approach supports rapid recovery.
Meet the sports injury team in Leeds
Dr Alastair Jones MBChB, FRCEM, PGDip(SEM), MFSEM (UK), PGCert (MSK Ultrasound)
Sports & Exercise Medicine (SEM) and Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physician
Dr Jones is an experienced SEM/MSK Physician with a keen interest in MSK injury management, ultrasound, injection therapy and education. He has a wealth of experience treating professional athletes and “weekend warriors” in his clinics across West Yorkshire. Currently Head of Medical Services for Leeds Rhinos Netball (Previously Leeds Rhinos Rugby), he has worked with Leeds Rhinos, Yorkshire Carnegie, and Tonga’s national rugby team. He has also served as an Immediate Care Doctor at the senior and junior Rugby Union World Cups (2015, 2016).
Anthony Burns - Advanced Level Physiotherapist
Anthony brings 11+ years of physiotherapy experience from both the NHS and private sectors. A former Senior Physiotherapist at Leeds United, he specializes in lower limb rehabilitation and post-operative shoulder treatment.
Emily Jackson - Senior Physiotherapist
With 18 years of dance experience, Emily understands the demands of high-level performance. A first-class honours graduate from Sheffield Hallam University, she specializes in rehabilitation for athletes, dancers, and active individuals.
Ruth Jones – Senior Physiotherapist
Ruth has a special interest in lower limb injuries, specifically running-related injuries. She has competed at an international level in mountain running and understands the demands of high-level training and the importance of strength and conditioning for injury prevention in runners. Having experienced long-term injury herself, she also understands the psychological impact this can have on athletes.
How our clinic works
You’ll be assessed by Dr Jones and one of our senior physiotherapists at your appointment, ensuring a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary diagnosis.
Facilities Available On-Site
(Available as needed; additional charges may apply)
- In-clinic ultrasound (As required during your appointment)
- Joint pain injections (As required during your appointment)
- Blood tests, including health and wellness vitamin and minerals
- Gait analysis
- Return to sporting activity guidance
- Strength and Conditioning
- Shockwave Tendinopathy Treatment (ESWT)
- Physiotherapy
- On-site rehabilitation gym
- On-site Radiology (X-ray, CT and MRI scanning)
- AlterG rehabilitation treadmill
- Dietician and nutrition support
- Full respiratory and cardiac testing suite
- Physiology and Health Assessments
- Podiatrist
- Orthopaedics
- Pain Management
- Personal Training
- Rheumatology
Clinic Opening Hours
Friday: 10:00 – 17:00.
New appointments are typically 40 minutes.
How to book an appointment
- Call us on 0113 322 7251 (Mon–Fri, 8am–6pm).
- Alternatively, you can call Dr Jones' secretary on 07900 525 675.
- If paying yourself, have a debit/credit card ready to secure your booking (payment is taken at your appointment).
- If using private medical insurance, contact your insurer first for guidance.
How to find us
Our Sports Medicine and Injury Clinic is located in Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital, a 4-minute walk from Millennium Square in Leeds.
There is secure, manned car parking available on site for private patients free of charge.