Who Do We Specialise In Treating?

Athletes

Professional and Amateur athletes integrate physiotherapy, nutrition and conditioning into their daily training schedules. This level of attention to is now available to all patients of Metro Health & Wellbeing. We can get you into shape for a short jog or a long distance marathon.

Cricketers

Common cricketing injuries involve the rotator cuff (shoulder) and back and knee. Fielders can sustain shoulder injuries from repeated throwing, and direct trauma occurs in batsmen usually involving the fingers, chest and face. We have a number of specialist therapists who specialise in Cricketing injuries. We also have articles and injury advice which may help you to understand and self manage your injury.

Dancers


We have worked with a number of professional dancers, from the world of ballet and contemporary dance. Dancing is just as taxing on the body as many sports and the injuries sustained are just as debilitating. Remedial massage and soft tissue treatments are a regular part of a dancer’s regime and The Sportsphysio.com have developed a number of specialised techniques aimed at reducing strain and tension.

Footballers

As an official partner of Manchester FA Metro health and Wellbeing have the experience of working with footballers from grass roots to professional level. Our Physiotherapist’s recognise the importance of getting our patient’s back to match fitness without compromising their performance.

 

Gymnasts

Metro Health & Wellbeing have the experience of working with gymnasts from amateur to potential Olympic medalists. Our Physiotherapist’s recognise the importance of getting our patient’s back to match fitness without compromising their performance. Our Clinic Director Byron Clithero teaches gymnastics and is directly responsible for producing Great Britain’s first ever European Champion.

 

Horse Riders

Postural problems and muscle imbalance can cause issues in many sports, none more so than when horse riding. Our physiotherapist have the knowledge to accurately assess and treat riders postural problems or muscular restrictions that may be affecting them, or there horse when they ride.

 

 

Manual workers

We hold many prestigious contracts in the North West including Manchester City Council and Salford City Council both of which have many manual workers who require both physiotherapy treatment and also Visual Display Unit (VDU) Assessments. Manual handlings includes any task which requires a person to lift, lower, push, pull, hold or carry any object, animal or person. Manual handling is usually a demand of work.

 

Musicians & Performing Arts

Manchester’s music and performing arts culture is steeped in history. The city is famed for producing acts such as The Bee Gees, The Hollies and Oasis as well as boasting world class classical acts such as the Halle Orchestra and the BBCs Philharmonic Orchestra. Manchester also has its roots firmly set in performing arts and claims to have the UKs best repertory theatre scene outside London with no fewer than thirteen theatres to choose from across the county.

Being a central Manchester based clinic with over 20 years experience, Metro Health & Wellbeing has played a part in keeping some of the city’s top performers at there best. Having treated various actors and actresses as well as providing onsite physiotherapy for clients such as Chetham’s School of Music and travelling productions such as The National Scottish Opera, Metro Health & Wellbeing is proud to stake a small claim in this city’s “Manchester” identity. read more

Office workers

We hold many prestigious contracts in the North West including Manchester City Council and Salford City Council both of which have many office workers who require both physiotherapy treatment and also Visual Display Unit (VDU) Assessments. There are many risks for office workers who spend lengthy times at their desks including: Incorrect seat height, Incorrect sitting posture, Poor seating conditions and Incorrect VDU positions.

Orchestral Performers

Metro Health & Wellbeing has physiotherapists who are registered with the British Association for Performing Arts Medicine (BAPAM) and as a result we have treated members of the Halle Orchestra and the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. We are also responsible for providing physiotherapy for the Royal Northern College of Music. read more

Racket Sports Players

Sports such as tennis and squash put high demands on the body and require you to be able to control multi-directional movements; as a result injuries can often occur and can affect all parts of the body. Our physiotherapist’s are not only experienced at treating injuries of this nature but also have the knowledge to analyse your serve or other components of play that may have contributed to you sustaining the injury and which will assist your future performance.

Swimmers

Swimming is one of the most popular sports in the UK, with huge participation at non-elite level. People swim for reasons that range from fun, relaxation and cardiovascular fitness to competition. In contrast with other mass participation sports such as rugby and football, swimming is relatively safe, with a low risk of major musculo-skeletal injuries, even at top competitive level. Musculo-skeletal injuries in swimmers may be traumatic or secondary to overuse. Overuse injuries occur predominantly in elite swimmers and mainly affect the shoulder, although many also involve the knee, elbow, foot and ankle, and the back. At Metro Health & Wellbeing we have Physiotherapists who have a proven track record in treating patients who gain swimming related injuries.

Winter Sports Players

Winter sports are great fun but unfortunately are fraught with injuries! Our physiotherapists’ can provide strengthening and pre-hab programmes to get you in shape ahead of your holiday and are experienced in the diagnosis and treatment of injuries that can commonly occur whilst on the slopes.