Sports Therapy

Sports Therapy in Derby

Injury Rehab You Can Trust

At Optimum Derby, we specialise in sports therapy designed to treat and rehabilitate a wide range of injuries common in active individuals and athletes. From ACL rehab to hamstring recovery, Achilles tendon issues, and knee or calf pain, we provide tailored care that helps you heal, rebuild, and return to your sport stronger than before.

Whether you’re a competitive athlete or simply enjoy keeping active, our sports therapy in Derby is designed to get you back on track safely, efficiently, and with confidence.

Expert Sports Therapy for Common Injuries

Sports injuries are often complex and need specific treatment approaches to ensure full recovery and to reduce the risk of recurrence. Our team works with you one-on-one to understand the demands of your sport or lifestyle and apply targeted therapy plans for effective recovery.

Here are some of the most common injuries we treat at Optimum Derby:

✅ ACL Injuries (Anterior Cruciate Ligament)

ACL tears and strains are serious knee injuries that often occur during sports involving sudden stops, changes in direction, or direct impact. Our ACL rehab programme in Derby focuses on:

• Early-stage joint care and inflammation management

• Progressive strength and stability training

• Return-to-play testing

• Gait and movement retraining

✅ Hamstring Strains

Hamstring injuries are one of the most common issues in runners, footballers, and sprinters. These injuries can recur without proper care. We provide:

• Accurate diagnosis of strain severity

• Manual therapy to support healing

• Targeted strength and eccentric loading exercises

• Sports-specific movement integration

✅ Calf Pain and Strains

Whether it’s a pulled calf muscle or chronic tightness, calf issues can limit your mobility and lead to compensations elsewhere in the body. Our calf injury treatment includes:

• Manual release and dry needling (if needed)

• Loading protocols and stretch-strength balance

• Foot and ankle mechanics analysis

• Progressive return-to-run or sport plans

✅ Achilles Tendinopathy

Achilles injuries are common in running and jumping sports. These can become long-standing if not addressed early. Our treatment approach focuses on:

• Load management and tendon health education

• Isometric and eccentric strengthening

• Footwear and biomechanical assessment

• Gradual return-to-activity monitoring

✅ Knee Pain (Patellofemoral Pain, ITB Syndrome, Meniscus Irritation)

Knee pain often arises from overload, poor mechanics, or post-injury compensation. Our sports therapy for knee pain targets:

• Accurate diagnosis of pain origin

• Gluteal, quad, and hip stability work

• Patellar tracking correction techniques

• Functional movement correction and return to impact sports

Why Choose Optimum Derby for Sports Therapy?

With over a decade of experience, our sports therapy team in Derby has helped hundreds of individuals from amateur to elite levels. We don’t just treat the site of pain — we assess the full kinetic chain to find the root cause and build a personalised rehab plan around you.

You’ll receive:

• In-depth assessment of your movement, strength, and function

• A structured rehabilitation plan built for your sport or goals

• Hands-on treatment to assist recovery and reduce discomfort

• Support between sessions with videos, texts, and follow-up advice

• Return-to-play clearance testing where appropriate

We combine cutting-edge rehab principles with a genuine passion for getting people back to the activities they love — safely, confidently, and fully prepared.