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Sports Therapy Clinic

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On-campus therapy

The School's fully equipped treatment and rehabilitation centre is designed to cater for the sporty and non-sporty alike.

If you suffer from a musculoskeletal injury or condition then book an appointment today, and let us help you get back on track to a pain-free lifestyle.

"This is the third time I have been to the Sports Injury Clinic and the first time for a sports massage. I am always so impressed with the service. The student sports therapist was brilliant, thorough, and knowledgeable, the massage also really helped with some tightness I have had behind my knee. Overall, a brilliant service!"

How to book

The services provided are exclusively available to University of Essex staff and students. Initial and follow-up consultations are available at a cost of £5 per session payable by card, we do not accept cash payments.

Please select one of the buttons below to schedule your appointment. If your preferred date and time are currently unavailable on one button (eg. ST Clinic 1), please try using a different button (eg. ST Clinic 2 or 3) to find an open slot. If all three booking appointments are unavailable, kindly choose an alternative date and time.

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We look forward to hearing from you!

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Therapy table in Sports Therapy Clinic treatment room

One of our five treatment rooms.

Inside Sports Therapy Clinic treatment room

One of our five treatment rooms.

Inside the Sport Therapy Clinic's rehabilitation suite

Our rehabilitation suite.

Inside the Sport Therapy Clinic's rehabilitation suite

Our rehabilitation suite.

A Sports Therapy student measuring the angle of a patient's knee joint.

We undertake a comprehensive subjective and objective assessment.

Sports Therapy student demonstrating a rehabilitation stretch.

You will receive a tailored rehabilitation plan to take home with you.

Who we are 

Our third year undergraduate Sports Therapy students are required to undertake 200-250 hours of supervised clinical placement in a sport and/or exercise related environment.  At least 80-100 of these hours take place in the University’s on site clinic. The rest are undertaken at external sports teams, such as Braintree Town F.C., Ipswich Town Foundation, Billericay Town F.C. and Chelmsford Chieftains, private clinics or local sports schools and colleges.

The clinic’s main objectives are:

  • Teaching support and supervision
  • Regular clinical exposure to enhance student learning

The students assess, treat and undertake rehabilitation and management of sports injuries, joint and muscular pains.

Clinical practice is supervised by a Practice Educator and Clinic Supervisor who facilitate the assessment and clinical reasoning processes and enable the students to develop their clinical skills and professional practice in a clinical environment.

Our Labs

"The sports therapist not only provided the service I had requested to a very good standard, but advice was given about how to help myself avoid a continuation of my problem. To me, that suggests a supremely professional approach to the job, as well as a very vocational attitude. I would not have expected that level of support, but it was very much appreciated."

What we can help with

Sports therapy assessment and treatments can be used to manage:

  • sports injury treatment
  • sports injury rehabilitation
  • neck and shoulder pain
  • occupational repetitive strain
  • low back pain
  • muscle/ligament sprains
  • arthritic joint pain management
  • foot and ankle pain

Our services

Initial consultation

The initial consultation is scheduled for 60 minutes to ensure we can record your complete history and perform a comprehensive assessment. If time allows, treatment, rehabilitation and advice will be provided within this session. If you require the massage or taping service, please click the relevant button below.

Follow-up consultation

During this consultation, we will conduct a condensed subjective and objective assessment, followed by tailored treatment, rehabilitation, and advice. While we allocate 60 minutes for these consultations, the duration may vary depending on your specific treatment and rehabilitation needs, and it may not always require the full allocated time.

Performance scholars/Focus sports

These consultations are solely for performance scholars and some focus sport students. If you are unsure if you are eligible for this service, please contact the Sports Therapy Clinic before you book an appointment.

Sports massage and taping

This is a free service for all University of Essex staff and students. The appointments are for 30 minutes. If you require a massage, you will need to select a specific area for treatment. You will be asked to remove layers of clothing for this service so please bring or wear appropriate clothing. If necessary, we will provide towels for your comfort and modesty, and both male and female therapists will be available.

Sports massage and taping services are offered free of charge.

Please note: We do not offer full-body, head, or foot massages, and you can only book one 30-minute session each week. All injuries will need to be assessed in the clinic and booked via the relevant button below.

East 15 online consultation

This appointment type is for our East15 students and allows them the access our service remotely. These consultations will focus on advice, education, and exercises due to the hands-off approach.

"The student appeared to have the knack of identifying the areas needing more work and the required technique. I was impressed by the massage and felt much more relaxed with an improved posture once it was complete. Thank you."
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Sports Therapy Clinic The Sports Therapy Clinic is located in room ESA.1.26 in the Sports Arena on our Colchester Campus.
Telephone: 01206 872255
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