SPORTS PHYSIOTHERAPY IN EDINBURGH THAT FIXES INJURIES AND ELEVATES PERFORMANCE
Advanced injury assessment and performance-driven rehab designed for athletes and active people who want to get back stronger, faster, and ready to train at their best.
Struggling with an injury that’s stopping you from lifting, running, rolling, or training properly?
Unsure how to return to full training without re-injuring yourself?
Want expert guidance that goes beyond basic rehab and actually improves performance?
Sports Physiotherapy at Fortis gives you more than a standard physio appointment.
Alongside a full clinical assessment, you’ll be taken into the gym for performance-level testing – strength, power, movement capacity, and the demands of your sport. This allows us to diagnose accurately, identify the true limiting factors behind your injury, and build a plan that actually carries over to training and competition.
You’ll leave with:
A clear diagnosis
A structured, sport-specific rehab plan
Strength & conditioning guidance
Practical steps to apply directly to your training
The option to transition into personalised coaching if you want ongoing support
What is Sports Physiotherapy?
Sports Physiotherapy at Fortis goes far beyond traditional physio.
It combines expert injury diagnosis with performance-level testing, strength assessment, and sport-specific movement analysis – all within a fully equipped gym environment.
After your clinical assessment, we take you into the gym to test what really matters for your sport: strength, control, capacity, power, and how your injury behaves under realistic demands. This allows us to build a rehab plan that actually carries over to training, competition, and long-term performance.
It’s not just about getting out of pain – it’s about fixing the problem properly and returning you to your sport stronger, more confident, and harder to injure.
Who is our Sports Physiotherapy For?
Competitive Athletes
Those who need fast, effective rehab and clear performance-focused steps to return to training or competition safely.
Recreational Sports Enthusiasts
People who want to get back to the sport they love – pain-free, confident, and able to push their training again.
Gym-Goers & Active Individuals
Anyone dealing with lifting, training, or movement-related injuries who wants proper, strength-based rehab rather than generic physio exercises.
Combat Sports, Field Sports & Endurance Athletes
Athletes requiring testing and rehab that reflects the real demands of their sport – strength, capacity, agility, power, and resilience.
Anyone Wanting to Stop Re-Injuring Themselves
If you’ve been stuck in a cycle of flare-ups or repeated injuries, this process gives you the clarity, strength, and structure to break out of it.
Our 4-Step Approach to Sports Physiotherapy
Our approach is comprehensive and tailored, focusing on not just the injury but your return to peak performance:
Detailed Assessment and Diagnosis
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A full discussion of your injury history, training load, sport demands, and goals.
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A precise clinical assessment to identify the true cause of your pain or limitation.
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Clear explanation of your diagnosis and what needs to happen for full recovery.
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If suitable, we immediately progress to gym-based assessment to see how the injury performs under real movement demands.
Sports-Specific Testing & Movement Analysis
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Strength, control, mobility, and capacity testing carried out in the gym – not just on a treatment table.
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Assessment of force production, asymmetries, movement patterns, and how you load through the affected area.
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Identification of performance deficits that may have contributed to the injury or are limiting your return to sport.
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Immediate feedback and simple corrections so you leave knowing exactly what’s going on.
Performance-Driven Rehabilitation Plan
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A progressive, sport-tailored rehab plan built around your injury, your movement findings, and your sport’s specific demands.
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Structured strength and conditioning exercises designed to rebuild capacity, confidence, and resilience.
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Clear weekly progression so you consistently improve without flare-ups or guesswork.
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Return-to-training guidance integrated from the start so you keep training safely throughout rehab.
Return-to-Sport & Injury-Prevention Strategy
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Final-stage performance work to ensure you’re stronger, more stable, and more robust than before the injury.
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Testing to confirm readiness for full training or competition.
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Long-term strategies to prevent re-injury, improve performance, and support ongoing training demands.
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Option to transition seamlessly into ongoing coaching if you want expert support beyond rehab.
STOP GUESSING. START PROGRESSING
Book your sports physio consultation and get a clear diagnosis, real performance testing, and a plan built to return you to your sport safely and at full strength.
Sports Injuries We Treat
Our Sports Physiotherapy service in Edinburgh specialises in diagnosing and treating injuries caused by training, competition, and high physical demand. We focus on solving the root cause and building you back stronger for your sport.
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Muscle Strains & Tears: Hamstring, quad, calf, and groin injuries.
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Ligament Sprains: Ankle sprains and knee ligament injuries (ACL, MCL, LCL).
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Tendon Injuries: Achilles tendinopathy, patellar tendinopathy, tennis/golfer’s elbow.
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Joint Pain: Knee pain (Runner’s knee, PFPS), shoulder pain (rotator cuff), hip pain.
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Stress Fractures: Common in runners and high-impact athletes.
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Shin Splints: Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome.
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Back & Neck Pain: Training-related or sport-specific movement issues.
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Cartilage Injuries: Meniscus tears and joint irritation.
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Post-Surgery: ACL reconstruction, arthroscopies, shoulder stabilisations, etc.
Initial Consultation
Thorough assessment • Diagnosis • Performance-focused rehab planFull assessment of your injury, symptoms, movement, and sport demands
Clear diagnosis and explanation
Personalised rehab plan built around your training + performance goals
Initial exercises and strategies to reduce pain and restore safe movement
Guidance on what to avoid + what to focus on next (Everything starts here – required before any follow-up sessions.)
Follow Up
Progressions • Technique coaching • Rehab exercise progressionReview of symptoms and progress
Updated exercises + rehab progression
Strength & technique coaching to ensure movement quality and confidence
Adjustments to keep you progressing toward full return to sport
ongoing guidance to support your recovery (Initial assessment needed to book follow up)
Physio Follow Up Plus
6-week support block • Gym access • Ongoing physiotherapy-led guidance6 weeks of 24/7 access to the Fortis facility for rehab
Ability to perform your rehab during physio-led times for advice and support
Ongoing check-ins + support while you complete your plan at the facitity
Technique guidence when needed
Build confidence and momentum without needing weekly appointments Please see Important info below for details
Important Information
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Physio Follow-Up Plus is a one-off purchase, available only after an Initial Consultation. It applies to one injury only and cannot be repeated back-to-back.
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48-hour cancellation policy: sessions cancelled within 48 hours or missed appointments are charged in full.
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Late arrivals: if you are more than 10 minutes late, your session may not be able to go ahead and the fee may still apply.
get back to doing what you love
Recovering from a sports injury requires expert, targeted care. At Fortis, we know that effective Sports Physiotherapy – combined with Strength & Conditioning principles – is essential for a full recovery and a confident return to sport or high-level training.
As a qualified Physiotherapist with specialist expertise in sports injuries, I blend in-depth clinical assessment with performance-focused testing to understand exactly what your sport demands from your body. This allows me to design the most effective, individualised treatment and rehab plan for your specific injury and athletic goals.
You’ll learn how to move correctly and safely, reduce the risk of future injuries, and build the strength, balance, and endurance your sport requires.
This approach goes far beyond symptom relief – it’s about restoring your athletic ability, rebuilding confidence, and maximising your physical capacity so you return to training stronger and more resilient than before. My Sports Physiotherapy service in Edinburgh supports you from early rehab all the way back to full performance, safely and effectively.
