Sports Medicine
"The first step on the way to victory is to recognise the enemy."
- Corrie Ten Boom
What comprises the medical side of Victory?
Victory’s consultant doctors specialise in Rheumatology & Rehabilitation (R&R), Sports & Exercise Medicine (SEM), or both.
R&R is concerned with the disease of connective tissue and systemic disorders of the musculoskeletal system. SEM deals with the medical and therapeutic aspects of sports participation and physical activity. Both types of specialist are experts in the non-operative medical treatment of musculoskeletal sports conditions and will talk to you about your symptoms, medical history, previous treatment and goals, and then assess your body to work out what physical restrictions are holding you back. This is different from seeing a General Practitioner who has to have a broad knowledge of lots of illnesses but is unlikely to be a specialist in injury.
If the diagnosis is unclear from a physical assessment, we may also refer you for further scans such as X-rays, MRIs, CT scans or radioisotope bone scans. If you require medication, it can be prescribed by one of Victory’s consultant doctors and your prescription redeemed at your local pharmacy.
Why should I use Victory?
R&R and SEM are both available on the NHS - but the waiting list is generally at least 16 weeks. Furthermore, we can guarantee that our doctors are the best in the business, and have immediate access to the rest of the Victory team, whereas a referral from an NHS doctor would start the waiting-list clock again from the beginning.
Who are Victory’s doctors?
Victory’s doctors are some of the top military and ex-military consultants, who also work at the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre, Headley Court. It will therefore come as no surprise that our doctors’ knowledge and experience is always at the cutting edge of rehabilitation.
Sounds good, how do I book?
Do you have a medical issue? Book a session with one of Victory’s doctors and get a diagnosis for peace of mind!
