Sports injury treatment in Wokingham, Berkshire

Sports injuries range from acute sprains and strains to chronic overuse problems, and the right treatment helps you recover fully and return to sport without re-injury. At the Wokingham Therapy Clinic, our therapists offer effective treatment and rehabilitation for athletes and active people of all levels.

1. Common sports injuries

Muscle strains and tears (hamstring, calf, quadriceps)
Ligament sprains (ankle, knee)
Tendinopathies such as Achilles, patellar, tennis and golfer's elbow
Runner's knee and other overuse injuries
Rotator cuff and shoulder problems
Back and neck strains from training and contact sports

2. Symptoms

Pain during or after activity
Swelling, bruising or tenderness
Reduced strength, flexibility or range of movement
Stiffness, particularly after rest
A feeling of instability or weakness in a joint
Recurrent pain that returns when you resume training

3. How we treat sports injuries

Acupuncture

Acupuncture speeds recovery from sports injuries by reducing inflammation and swelling, releasing protective muscle spasm, improving blood flow to the injured tissue and stimulating the body's own pain-relieving and healing mechanisms.

Sports massage

Sports massage releases tight and overworked muscles, breaks down adhesions, improves circulation and supports both recovery and injury prevention – before and after training.

Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy provides the progressive loading and rehabilitation exercise that is essential for recovering from tendon, muscle and ligament injuries and returning safely to sport.

Osteopathy

Osteopathy assesses the whole body's movement and biomechanics, addressing the imbalances and restrictions that contribute to injury and re-injury.

4. Research and evidence

Progressive loading exercise has the strongest evidence base for tendon and soft-tissue sports injuries and is central to physiotherapy rehabilitation. Acupuncture is widely used in sports medicine for pain relief and recovery, with studies supporting its role in reducing musculoskeletal pain and supporting return to activity.

5. Self-help advice

For an acute injury, follow the POLICE principle: Protect, Optimal Loading, Ice, Compression, Elevation
Avoid complete rest beyond the first day or two – gentle loading aids recovery
Warm up properly and build training load gradually
Address strength and flexibility imbalances
Use appropriate footwear and equipment
Return to sport progressively once pain-free and strong

Our acupuncturist

Dr (TCM) Attilio D'Alberto BM (Beijing), BSc (Hons) TCM, MBAcC, MRCHM

Dr (TCM) Attilio D'Alberto has been practising acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine for over 25 years. He is passionate about empowering people with the ancient knowledge of Chinese medicine through lifestyle and diet.

Dr (TCM) D'Alberto graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine from Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in China – a full-time, five-year degree programme that included six months of clinical internship at two of the largest hospitals in Beijing.

Dr (TCM) D'Alberto practises acupuncture, moxibustion and cupping from his own acupuncture clinic in Wokingham. He is a member of the British Acupuncture Council and practises traditional Chinese acupuncture.

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