We are a team of skilled practitioners (including Osteopaths, Physiotherapists, Sports Rehabilitators and Sports Massage Therapists) offering a variety of physical and manual therapies to help with all forms of musculoskeletal and sporting injuries over two locations in Durham and Sunderland. If you wish to discuss anything with a member of the team, please call - 07753278904.

Physiotherapy / Musculoskeletal and Sports Injury Therapy

For patients suffering with a sporting injuries or musculoskeletal complaints. Those patients attending the clinic for the first time or returning patient with a new complaint should book an sports injury initial consultation so the practitioner can determine a diagnoses and causative factors attributing the issue before developing an appropriate treatment plan. During the initial assessment v... Read More

For patients suffering with a sporting injuries or musculoskeletal complaints. Those patients attending the clinic for the first time or returning patient with a new complaint should book an sports injury initial consultation so the practitioner can determine a diagnoses and causative factors attributing the issue before developing an appropriate treatment plan. During the initial assessment various range of motion, strength and movement-based assessments will be conducted. At the end of the session the practitioner should be able to provide the patient with a structural diagnosis, reasoning to why this may have occurred, some strategies to rectify this moving forward along with some manual therapy to reduce pain symptoms. Following the initial consultation process all follow up treatments will include a variety of manual therapy such as massage / osteopathic mobilization / osteopathic manipulation / acupuncture / electro therapy and taping designed to get the patient out of pain and improve soft tissue function whilst concurrently prescribing a progressive return to function exercise rehabilitation program to resolve any neuromuscular deficits that have occurred from the injury.


Clinical Soft Tissue / Sports Massage Therapy

A predominantly 'hands on' approach to treatment where special attention shall be focused on the soft tissues. Various interventions including massage / IASTM / acupuncture / cupping / taping can be used to elicit the most appropriate tissue response, whether that be a reduction in sensitivity / decreased muscle tone or guarding / increased blood flow and healing response or improvement in flui... Read More

A predominantly 'hands on' approach to treatment where special attention shall be focused on the soft tissues. Various interventions including massage / IASTM / acupuncture / cupping / taping can be used to elicit the most appropriate tissue response, whether that be a reduction in sensitivity / decreased muscle tone or guarding / increased blood flow and healing response or improvement in fluid dynamics. This treatment is not used to diagnose or the assess the complaint more to treat the soft tissue responses from injury. If you require diagnosis or a more in-depth assessment than a physiotherapy / sports injury consultation should be conducted first.


Osteopathy

Osteopathy is a system of diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of medical conditions. It works with the structure and function of the body and is based on the principle that the well-being of an individual depends on the skeleton, muscles, ligaments and connective tissues functioning smoothly together. To an osteopath, for your body to work well, its structure must also work well. So ost... Read More

Osteopathy is a system of diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of medical conditions. It works with the structure and function of the body and is based on the principle that the well-being of an individual depends on the skeleton, muscles, ligaments and connective tissues functioning smoothly together.

To an osteopath, for your body to work well, its structure must also work well. So osteopaths work to restore your body to a state of balance, where possible without the use of drugs or surgery. Osteopaths use touch, physical manipulation, stretching and massage to increase the mobility of joints, to relieve muscle tension, to enhance the blood and nerve supply to tissues, and to help your body’s own healing mechanisms. They may also provide advice on posture and exercise to aid recovery, promote health and prevent symptoms recurring.


Online Musculoskeletal / Sports Injury Therapy

An online option for those patients wanting an assessment for an injury but are unable to attend clinic due to illness, pain or disability.

Sami Hoque holds a First-Class Honours degree in Sport and Rehabilitation Therapy. A dedicated athlete, Sami is an undefeated MMA fighter with a unbeaten record and is currently ranked #2 out of over 700 fighters across the UK and Ireland. He has both won and defended national championships throughout his career. Alongside his fighting success, Sami is an experienced MMA coach with over 15 years of training. He teaches skills and techniques for competition, fitness, confidence, and self-defence, helping people of all levels develop their abilities. As a personal trainer, Sami works with individuals of all ages and abilities, helping them achieve their specific health and fitness goals. His knowledge of rehabilitation therapy and his hands-on experience allow him to provide expert guidance to his clients/patients. Sami has a passion for travelling, he enjoys exploring different countries and cultures and appreciates understanding different ways of life. Furthermore, Sami’s ethos is rooted by growth mindset. He carries this over in all avenues of his work and establishes this throughout his patients’ recovery journey.

Sami Hoque holds a First-Class Honours degree in Sport and Rehabilitation Therapy. A dedicated at... Read More

Ryan is an osteopath, master personal trainer, strength and fitness coach, sports massage therapist, medical acupuncturist and former physical training instructor within the Royal Marines. Before graduating from the British College of Osteopathic medicine with a 1st class master’s degree amongst other academic awards, Ryan spent the majority of his adult life within the Royal Marines. He joined at 17 years of age and completed a total of 18 years of combined regular and reserve forces service. Upon leaving regular service he has spent his time developing theoretical knowledge and practical experience within the healthcare and sporting environments. During this time, he has amassed a great deal of information from key influencers from the manual therapy, rehabilitative exercise, and strength and conditioning fields, whilst working with a diverse patient/client demographic ranging from the elderly and persistent pain patients to royal marine recruits and Olympic athletes. The combination of Ryan’s academic knowledge and practical experience creates a practitioner perfectly suited to educate, motivate and support any patient wanting to progress in their sporting endeavours wherever they may be on the pain to performance continuum. When Ryan isn’t in the clinic you can find him either throwing weights round the gym, throwing people around the Tatami or getting thrown around by his beloved pet ‘Dexter’ the English bull terrier. A keen grappler and lifting enthusiast, Ryan is a black belt in judo and holds multiple world records in team deadlift and sled push events. Check out ‘Team Natural Power’ on Facebook / Instagram for updates on the next world record attempt.

Ryan is an osteopath, master personal trainer, strength and fitness coach, sports massage therapi... Read More

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5th Element Sports Injury Clinic (Sunderland)
Located at: The Powerbar Gym, Anthony Road, Farringdon, Sunderland
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