In the UK, a sports physician is a medical doctor who specialises in the field of sports and exercise medicine. They are trained to diagnose, treat, and reduce the risk of injuries related to sports, exercise and from general overuse or 'wear and tear'. Don’t let the term ‘sport’ mislead you though. Sports physicians have expertise throughout the field of musculoskeletal medicine and the management of conditions affecting muscles, tendons, bones, and joints, whether sport-related or not!
Their experience of working with patients from a wide array of sporting activities is particularly helpful in understanding the specific demands, requirements or injury risks attached to each sport. With access to a strong and experienced network of health professionals, a sport and exercise medicine consultant will ensure that you are then connected with the most appropriate and specialised rehabilitation therapists to guide your recovery.
Sports Medicine Specialist
Dr Craig Sheridan
Dr Craig Sheridan is a Consultant in Musculoskeletal, Sport & Exercise Medicine (SEM) who practices private medicine in both the UK and Channel Islands. He has provided specialist care within NHS, military and professional sporting environments working regularly with Ipswich Town Football Club, The English Football Association, Henley Royal Regatta and Island Games. His military medical practice is based in East Anglia, where he provides specialist sport and musculoskeletal injury care to military personnel and new recruits. As such, he has extensive experience in providing holistic assessments and management of work, military and sport-related injuries.
Dr Sheridan has a particular interest in 'point of care' musculoskeletal ultrasound, meaning he is able to provide diagnostic ultrasound within your appointment. Where appropriate, this is available as part of the initial consultation and enables him to provide the best care possible for his patients, both in terms of his diagnostic approach and treatment recommendations. He is able to offer bedside diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound and ultrasound-guided injections to help determine the specific site of pain and so refine treatment. Patients most likely to benefit from an assessment with Dr Sheridan include those with acute, chronic or degenerative joint and soft tissue conditions, particularly when looking to avoid or not yet requiring surgery; those suffering with chronic pain; recreational or elite athletes requiring injury diagnosis or guidance on exercise rehabilitation; and the ‘industrial athlete’ who’s physical work requirements necessitate an efficient, accurate diagnosis alongside timely and effective treatment.
Athlete level care for all
Dr Sheridan has worked in professional sport for more than a decade. He provides medical support to athletes at Ipswich Town Football Club, the English Football Association and Henley Royal Regatta where he provides race-day medical cover each year.
His commitment to patient care certainly does not end with athletes. He uses his experience of team and individual sports to optimise injury diagnosis and rehabilitation for patients of all sporting abilities as well as those troubled by chronic muscle and joint complaints unrelated to sport.
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