ALTRINCHAM · WA14 5EL
Sports Rehabilitation in Altrincham
Sports injury assessment and rehabilitation at RE:UP Altrincham. Level 5 qualified sports therapist at 20 Huxley Street, Broadheath. Initial assessment £60. No GP referral needed.
£60
Initial assessment
Level 5
Qualification
Not needed
GP referral
60 min
Session length
THE QUICK ANSWER
RE:UP offers sports injury assessment and rehabilitation in Altrincham at 20 Huxley Street, Broadheath. Initial assessments are conducted by a Level 5 qualified sports therapist and cost £60. Follow-up sessions are from £40. Open seven days a week. We serve clients from Hale, Sale, Timperley, Bowdon and across South Manchester. Free rehabilitation guides are also available for those who prefer to self-manage between appointments.
THE PROCESS
Assessment first, then treatment
Your initial appointment (60 minutes) begins with a full movement screen and case history. The therapist identifies what is wrong, explains what they have found, and where appropriate starts hands-on treatment in the same session.
You leave with a clear understanding of your injury and a structured plan — what treatment will involve, how long recovery is likely to take, and what you can do between sessions.
Follow-up sessions (from £40) focus on treatment and progression. Each session is adjusted based on how you have responded.
01
Movement screening & case history
The therapist reviews how and when the injury occurred, takes you through movement tests, and identifies the affected structure.
02
Diagnosis and explanation
You are told exactly what is wrong and why, in plain terms. No jargon.
03
Hands-on treatment
Manual therapy, soft tissue work, or mobilisation begins in the same appointment where appropriate.
04
Rehab plan and home exercises
You leave with exercises and load management guidance to work on between sessions.
YOUR FIRST APPOINTMENT
What to expect from your initial assessment
Your first appointment is 60 minutes. Here is what the therapist works through.
- 1
Case history
When and how the injury happened, what makes it better or worse, any previous treatment, and your current activity level and goals.
- 2
Postural and movement screen
The therapist observes how you stand, walk and move through relevant ranges. This reveals compensations and movement patterns linked to the injury.
- 3
Palpation and provocation testing
Hands-on assessment of the affected structure — feeling for tenderness, swelling and tissue quality. Provocation tests confirm what is and is not painful under load.
- 4
Diagnosis and explanation
The therapist tells you exactly what they found and what it means, in plain terms. You should understand your injury before you leave.
- 5
First treatment
Where appropriate, treatment begins in the same session. You also leave with home exercises and a clear expectation of how long recovery is likely to take.
WHAT TO BRING
Wear or bring comfortable clothing that allows access to the affected area. If you have any imaging (X-ray, MRI scan reports), bring those too — though you do not need them to book.
CONDITIONS TREATED
Sports injuries we treat in Altrincham
This is not an exhaustive list. If you are not sure whether your injury is something we treat, contact us before booking.
- Muscle strains and tears — hamstring, calf, quadriceps
- Ligament sprains — ankle, knee, shoulder
- Tendinopathy — Achilles, patella, rotator cuff
- Lower back pain — acute and chronic
- IT band syndrome
- Hip flexor tightness and strain
- Post-surgical rehabilitation and return to sport
- Overuse injuries — shin splints, stress reactions
- Neck pain and upper back stiffness
- Plantar fasciitis
SPORTS MASSAGE
Sports massage alongside rehab
Many clients combine rehabilitation sessions with sports massage. Deep tissue and myofascial release from £30 for 45 minutes.
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When to seek urgent medical help
Sports therapy is not appropriate as the first response to the following symptoms. If you experience any of these, contact your GP, call NHS 111, or go to A&E.
- ⚠Numbness or tingling in the groin or saddle area (between the legs)
- ⚠Loss of bladder or bowel control alongside back or leg pain
- ⚠Progressive weakness in both legs simultaneously
- ⚠Severe pain following a significant fall, accident, or trauma
- ⚠Unexplained weight loss combined with joint or muscle pain
- ⚠Fever or feeling unwell combined with musculoskeletal pain
- ⚠Obvious deformity, dislocation, or suspected fracture after injury
RETURN TO SPORT
Return to sport: your rehabilitation programme
Phase 1
Reduce pain and restore movement
The first priority is getting the injury calm, reducing swelling where present, and restoring normal range of motion. Manual therapy, soft tissue work and gentle loading.
Phase 2
Rebuild strength and control
Progressive loading of the injured structure. Strength work specific to the injury and your sport. Neuromuscular control (the body learning to protect itself again).
Phase 3
Return to full activity
Sport-specific movement, full training loads, and a discharge plan that confirms you are ready to return without increased injury risk.
PRICING
Sports rehabilitation prices in Altrincham
Initial Assessment
£60
60-minute appointment
Movement screening, diagnosis, hands-on treatment where appropriate, and a structured rehab plan.
Book an AssessmentFollow-Up Session
From £40
per session
Ongoing treatment and progression. Session length and price confirmed at your initial appointment.
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QUESTIONS
Sports rehab Altrincham — common questions
No. You can book directly at RE:UP Altrincham without a GP referral. Contact us or book via the 10to8 system linked on the injury rehab page.
We treat a wide range of musculoskeletal injuries including muscle strains, ligament sprains, tendinopathy (Achilles, patella, rotator cuff), lower back pain, IT band syndrome, hip flexor problems, ankle sprains, neck stiffness, plantar fasciitis, and post-surgical rehab. See the full service page for details.
It depends on the injury. Minor soft tissue injuries typically resolve in 3–6 sessions. Chronic conditions or post-surgical cases may take longer. After your initial assessment, the therapist will give you an honest indication of what to expect.
Both are trained to assess and treat musculoskeletal injuries. Sports therapists specialise in sports-related injuries and return-to-performance rehabilitation. Physiotherapists have a broader clinical scope including neurological and respiratory conditions. For most sports injuries, either is appropriate. Our therapists are Level 5 qualified sports therapists.
Yes, and many clients do. The sauna and ice bath can support recovery between treatment sessions — reducing soreness and improving circulation. Talk to your therapist about how best to combine them for your injury.
Yes. RE:UP offers free rehabilitation guides written by our sports therapists. Guides are available for ten common injuries — rotator cuff, lower back, knee, hamstring, Achilles, hip flexor, ankle sprain, neck, IT band and plantar fasciitis — available now at no charge.
Comfortable clothing that allows the therapist access to the injured area. For a knee or hip injury, shorts. For a shoulder, a vest or loose t-shirt. You do not need specialist sportswear.
In most cases, yes — with modifications. The therapist will advise on what training is appropriate at each stage of rehab. Completely stopping activity is rarely the right approach for soft tissue injuries.
Yes. RE:UP works with athletes across a range of levels — from weekend runners to competitive club and semi-professional athletes. The rehabilitation principles are the same regardless of level.
RE:UP in Altrincham is approximately five minutes by car from Hale, at 20 Huxley Street, Broadheath. Injury assessment appointments are available seven days a week. Initial assessments are £60 and follow-up sessions are from £40.
Yes. The majority of RE:UP rehabilitation clients are recreational athletes — runners, gym users, cyclists and people managing everyday injuries. You do not need to be a professional or competitive athlete to book an assessment. The process is the same regardless of your level.
SERVING SOUTH MANCHESTER
Sports rehabilitation near Hale, Sale and Altrincham
RE:UP Altrincham serves clients from across South Manchester. Whether you are based in Hale, Bowdon, Sale, Timperley, Stretford, Gatley, Cheadle or Wythenshawe, the clinic is accessible via the A56 through Broadheath with free parking nearby.
APPROXIMATE TRAVEL TIMES FROM RE:UP
Hale
5 min · 1.5 miles
Sale
10 min · 3.5 miles
Timperley
8 min · 2.5 miles
Bowdon
6 min · 2 miles
Stretford
12 min · 4 miles
Gatley
12 min · 4 miles
Cheadle
15 min · 5 miles
Wythenshawe
15 min · 6 miles
GETTING HERE
- By car: Free parking nearby. Access via the A56 through Broadheath, turn onto Huxley Street.
- By tram: Altrincham Metrolink station, approximately 10-minute walk or a short taxi.
- By train: Altrincham station (same interchange as the tram), approximately 10-minute walk.
- By bus: Multiple routes along the A56 serve the Broadheath area.
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20 Huxley Street, Broadheath, Altrincham, WA14 5EL
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