If you are someone who enjoys regular sport and have been unfortunate enough to have ever suffered an injury, you will understand how frustrating it is to not be able to participate, or even carry out everyday activities, without being in pain or discomfort.

Sporting injuries to the body usually depend on the sport, and can range from the shoulder, elbow, knee, hip or ankle to the neck, back or even the hand. They are usually due to sprains to ligaments or strains of tendons or muscles, resulting in tenderness and swelling of the affected part and pain on movement.

Common examples of sports injuries that may cause pain or disability are:

• Foot Injuries
  Plantar fasciitis, Bruised heel, blisters
• Lower Leg and Ankle Injuries
  Shin splints, Ankle sprain, Calf strain, Anterior compartment syndrome
• Knee injuries
  ACL injury, Patella pain, Jumper's knee, Osgood Schlatters disease
• Thigh Injuries
  Pulled hamstring, Thigh strain, Dead leg / contusion
• Lower Back Pain
  Acute or chronic low back pain, Sciatica, Slipped disc
• Shoulder Injuries
  Rotator cuff injury, Dislocated shoulder, Acromioclavicular joint sprain
• Elbow Injuries
  Tennis elbow, Golfers elbow, Bursitis, Triceps tendon strain.

The Sports Imaging Centre at the European Scanning Centre has been established to provide fast and accurate diagnosis of all types of sporting injuries and facilitate effective and professional rehabilitation.

The Centre is uniquely equipped with the fastest and lowest radiation dose CT scanner on the planet, as well as state of the art ultrasound and MRI scanning technology so that the most appropriate examination can be offered to diagnose the nature and extent of the sporting injury allowing immediate implementation of effective rehabilitation.

We understand that a speedy recovery is all-important to you. We strive to ensure appointments are available as quickly as possible – often on the same day. Your scan images will be looked at by a leading consultant specialist in sports injury imaging who will provide a fast and accurate report within 24 hours. The accuracy and speed of this information is vital for your recovery process. Our specialists are also available to perform steroid/ local anaesthetic injections of troublesome and painful joints as well as aspiration of any accumulated fluid.

We work closely with internationally renowned specialists (orthopaedic surgeons, physiotherapists and osteopaths) and will arrange an urgent appointment with a consultant with a particular expertise in your injury. Each specialist is at the very forefront of advances in the treatment of sports injuries, including minimally invasive repair of ligament, tendon and nerve injuries, as well as treatment of fractures.

Our associated physiotherapists and osteopaths frequently treat international level sportspeople and will be able to provide you with a tailored rehabilitation program to ensure your recovery is fast and effective, allowing you to return to enjoying sports as quickly as possible.

Treatment costs are normally covered by your private medical insurance or winter holiday travel insurance policy. Please contact your insurance company for advice and confirmation of cover.