Sports Physiotherapy - Athletics & Running

Athlete Matters treat all sports injuries regardless of the sport and our list of experts is growing all the time. Our team includes Physiotherapists who work with International standard athletes and we aspire to give ALL our patients the same top level of treatment.

Our outstanding insight into running and running injuries means that we can address problems quickly with minimal disturbance to your training provided that you contact us promptly to seek assistance.

We understand that you don’t want to miss out on training, be assured that we won’t advise you to stop running unless it’s completely necessary. If your injury problems persist beyond 72 hours it is best to book a consultation. Appointments are usually available within 48 hours.

Most distance running injuries are due to overuse and will reoccur unless the root cause is identified and managed appropriately.

Track & Field

As former athletes we have an insight into all of the track and field disciplines. This gives us a greater depth of understanding when identifying the causes of your problem and enables us to work with your coach to integrate your rehabilitation back into your training. This approach will lead to a faster return to competition and a lower likelihood of recurrence of injury.

Virgin London Marathon Injury Clinic

Athlete Matters is the official Virgin London Marathon Injury Clinic for the Manchester region and therefore strives to provide the highest quality support for runners in their build up to the event. Our knowledge and experience on the diagnosis of distance running injuries is second to none. Our successful management of running related problems is based on the latest research and insight into training at the highest level.

We will usually complete biomechanical assessments on our treadmill to reveal the causes of injury, so bring your running shoes and shorts, if necessary we can refer you to our Podiatrist Lindsay Fitzgerald for further assessment.

Conditions We Commonly Treat in Runners

Conditions we commonly treat in runners include:

Core Stability Classes

We run weekly triathlete and athlete- specific Core Stability classes which enhances your performance and supplements your training, as well as reducing your chances of getting injured.

Classes timetable.

Athlete Matters & Running

Many of our team at athlete matters are runners, Clinic Director Duncan Mason has over 20 years experience as a Physiotherapist specialising in running injuries.

Duncan has competed in the Elite field at the London marathon three times with a best time of 2:21.

He is also now involved with coaching young athletes.

Testimonials From Our Athletic and Running Clients

We currently work with some of Britain’s top Athletes and Endurance runners:

Andi Jones

GB International World Cross Country 2008
European Championships Marathon 2010
Commonwealth Games Marathon 2010

"I have been seeing 'Athlete Matters' for a while now, mainly as an effective method of helping to prevent injuries during the high volume of training and racing I do.

I now see my visits to 'Athlete Matters' as an important part of my whole training programme. 'Athlete Matters' are very professional, friendly and willing to go the extra mile when a visit is required at short notice."

Tomas Abyu

2:10 Marathon Runner
4th place Great North Run 2007

"As an elite marathon runner I usually run between 120 and 140 miles every week, this takes its toll on the body. I use Athlete Matters for all of my medical support to keep me in good shape.

Whether its sports massage and strength and conditioning to prevent problems or physiotherapy to treat the injuries or just advice to plan races and training I can always rely on their knowledge and expertise."

Matt Barnes

Former Modern Pentathlon GB Number One
AAAs finalist 1500m/5000m/ English Champion 5000m 2010

"I hold Athlete Matters in high regard, not least because of their expertise in diagnosing problems but also in their ability to provide advice on how to adapt your routines so that you can get back to training as quickly as possible after an injury.

I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone."

Simon Horsfield

World Junior Finalist 1500m European U20 Bronze medallist
World Cross Country Juniors 2008-9

"Since I've been involved in athletics I've realised how important it is to have a top class team around you, athlete matters are a key part of my team they provide all my injury prevention and treatment needs and have helped my development in stepping up to World class level of competition.

Athlete matters - its about time more people understood that !"

Hatti Dean

European Championships 4th 3000m s/c 2010
7th European XC 2010
21st World Cross Country 2011

"Athlete Matters utilised in-depth knowledge about training and racing for my event 3000m steeplechase to ensure my goals were achieved, despite an ongoing injury problem. Their sensitive and skilful approach proved invaluable, enabling me to continue training and competing at a high level over the summer track season culminating in 4th place at the Europeans and narrowly missing out on the British record.

I'm really grateful for the interest and dedication given to me. "

Michelle Ross-Cope

GB European Championships and Commonwealth games 2010 top British finisher

"When you step up to long distance running, one thing you have to do is look after yourself. Both before and after racing keeping your body in the best condition possible is of great importance. No point putting all the miles in if when you turn up on the line your body can't do the job needed. Something I've found makes all the difference is good physio, both for treating injuries but for helping to ensure you don't get them in the first place. I'm very selective in who I'm prepared to trust my legs to, and I go to Athlete Matters for all the weekly stretching and maintenance that my body requires. "