Business Details
Sports Physiotherapy & Injury Treatment Experts
Athlete Matters is a specialist Sports Physio service operating clinics in Preston and Manchester. Our team of Chartered Physiotherapists, registered with the Health Care Professions Council, brings extensive experience in diagnosing and managing musculoskeletal pathologies. We serve athletes from Olympic calibre to recreational participants, focusing on injury prevention, rehabilitation, and performance enhancement. Our bespoke treatment plans combine scientific knowledge with tailored approaches to ensure optimal recovery. With expertise in treating running injuries and track-and-field athletes, we collaborate with a network of sports medicine professionals. Our commitment to high-quality, value-driven care has been demonstrated through work with GB Athletics teams at global events.We prioritise individualised assessments and treatments, addressing conditions ranging from Achilles tendonitis to spinal issues. Our practitioners combine clinical excellence with academic contributions, including lecturing at Salford University. The service integrates preventative strategies and evidence-based physiotherapy to help clients achieve full fitness. We maintain clinics in Preston Physio Sports Centre and Worsley, offering evening appointments for accessibility. Our approach combines decades of NHS experience with specialist knowledge of sports injury biomechanics.
Services
Sports Physiotherapy
K-Taping
Kinnective Sports Massage
Prehabilitation
Athlete Screening
Highlights and features
- Chartered Physiotherapists with Olympic team experience
- Bespoke treatment plans based on individual biomechanics
- Proven track record with elite athletes at global championships
- Integrated approach combining clinical and sports medicine expertise
- Evening appointments for improved accessibility
Associations and certifications
- Health Care Professions Council
- Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Sports Medicine
Services
Sports Physiotherapy
Specialist treatment for sports-related injuries combines clinical expertise with biomechanical analysis. Our Chartered Physiotherapists develop individualised rehabilitation plans to restore function and movement. Evening appointments ensure accessibility for working athletes and professionals.
K-Taping
Proprioceptive taping techniques support muscle and joint recovery while maintaining mobility. This evidence-based method reduces pain and inflammation during athletic rehabilitation. Practitioners apply specialised tape to enhance proprioception during movement.
Kinnective Sports Massage
Targeted soft tissue therapy improves performance and prevents injuries through deep tissue manipulation. Techniques address muscle imbalances and enhance recovery for athletes at all levels. Sessions integrate with broader physiotherapy treatment plans.
Prehabilitation
Proactive screening identifies biomechanical vulnerabilities before injuries occur. Customised exercise programmes strengthen at-risk areas for athletes in high-impact sports. This preventative approach maintains training consistency and competition readiness.
Athlete Screening
Comprehensive biomechanical evaluations identify movement inefficiencies and injury risks. Functional testing measures joint mobility, muscle strength and movement patterns. Findings inform tailored training modifications for enhanced performance and safety.
People
Duncan Mason
Clinic Director
Chartered Physiotherapist with 30+ years' experience specialising in sports injuries. Former GB Athletics team physiotherapist at multiple Olympic and World Championship events. Lectures at Salford University on physiotherapy and biomechanics.
Questions
What sports injuries do you specialise in treating?
We treat all sports injuries but specialise in running injuries, Achilles tendonitis, knee pain, back injuries and shoulder conditions. Our experience covers both acute and chronic sports-related musculoskeletal issues.
Do you work with non-professional athletes?
Yes, we treat recreational athletes alongside Olympians. Our services benefit anyone experiencing sports-related injuries regardless of competitive level. Treatment plans adapt to individual fitness goals and activity requirements.
What qualifications do your physiotherapists hold?
All practitioners are Chartered Physiotherapists registered with the Health Care Professions Council. Additional specialisms include sports massage, prehabilitation and Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Sports Medicine accreditation.
How do you approach injury prevention?
We use biomechanical screening, gait analysis and functional movement assessments to identify risk factors. Customised exercise programmes address muscle imbalances and movement inefficiencies before injuries develop, based on our work with elite athletes.
Where are your clinics located?
We operate from Preston Physio Sports Centre in Fulwood and a Manchester clinic in Worsley. Both locations offer evening appointments for working clients and athletes. Contact details are available for both sites.
Can you help with post-injury rehabilitation?
Yes, our rehabilitation programmes combine manual therapy, progressive loading and sport-specific exercises. We focus on restoring full function while minimising re-injury risk through evidence-based recovery protocols developed with GB Athletics.
