Sports Specific Screening

Our Manchester-based sports-specific screening evaluates gait, balance, stability, and mobility to highlight performance limitations and reduce injury risk in athletes.

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Specialist Services

Our Sports Specific Screening Assessments In Manchester

As TPI (Titleist Performance Institute) registered and SFMA (Selective Functional Movement Assessment) trained experts in Manchester, our physiotherapists can perform advanced athlete screening tests to identify factors contributing to movement inefficiencies. We regularly support athletes and patients with:

1. Strength Imbalances

Side-to-side weakness in the quads, hamstrings, glutes, or shoulders that may limit power and stability in sports like running, football, rowing, and golf.

2. Reduced Joint Mobility

Limited mobility in the hips, ankles, shoulders, or upper spine can disrupt technique and efficiency, affecting sprinting, lifting, swimming, and rotational sports.

3. Load Tolerance Issues

Poor load tolerance across muscles, tendons, or joints that increases breakdown risk, frequently seen in distance running, jumping sports, and repeated sprint activities.

4. Poor Movement Control

Reduced control at the trunk, hips, knees, or shoulders can increase joint stress, commonly seen in change-of-direction and contact sports.

5. Previous Injury Risk Factors

Ongoing weakness or movement changes following injury to the knee, ankle, shoulder, or back, limiting performance and raising re-injury risk.

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How We Assess

How We Assess Your Injury

At Elite Performance Physio MCR, our physiotherapists use assessment findings to guide training decisions, rehabilitation planning, and injury-prevention strategies for athletes.

Our Assessment

During assessment, we analyse key factors linked to your sport to better understand how your body is currently performing. This may include evaluating:

Movement and gait efficiency
Strength and load management
Sport-specific demands and injury risk factors

This assessment provides deeper insight into what physical limitations may be holding performance back, how efficiently your body is functioning, and where targeted improvements can be made to support progression.

Why This Helps Our Physiotherapists

This screening process allows our physiotherapists to translate assessment findings into clear, targeted actions that directly address areas of concern:

Targeted rehabilitation planning for movement and gait
Smarter load and return-to-sport decisions
Proactive injury risk management

These screening insights enable us to design personalised sports physiotherapy programmes that promote safe progression and performance and build long-term physical resilience.

Our Approach

Our Sports-Specific Screening Treatment Process

We follow a five-step process to assess your condition and create a comprehensive physiotherapy treatment plan that targets its root cause.

Step 1: Initial Consultation

We begin with a detailed discussion of your sport, injury history, goals, and current concerns.

Step 2: Movement & Gait Analysis

Using movement screening and gait analysis equipment in our Manchester clinic, we examine how you move under sport-specific demands.

Step 3: Strength & Control Testing

We assess strength, flexibility, and movement control to identify limitations that affect performance or increase injury risk.

Step 4: Findings & Recommendations

Your results are reviewed and explained in detail, highlighting key findings and practical recommendations you can act on.

Step 5: Ongoing Planning

Where appropriate, screening outcomes are integrated into physiotherapy or training plans, with progress tracked over time.

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What Our Clients Say

Our clients are at the heart of everything we do

Hear from clients who have elevated their performance and long-term well-being with our expert-led care.

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“Block book appointments to avoid disappointment! A professional vocalists best kept secret!! Dan has become a staple to my busy life as a performer. I try to book in as regular as possible if he has a slot available. Dan is amazing, the best in the business. I always leave feeling more relaxed, with clearer tone and ready for performance mode again. I have recommended him to other performers, reluctantly because i want to always make sure I can get an appointment. Thank you Dan!”

Chesqua - Professional Singer

“Dan is without doubt one of the best in his field of work. His knowledge and expertise is second to none. He has helped me not only physically by putting together a specialised plan for my injuries, but also mentally helping me understand by explaining everything throughly and intricately. Dan is warm, friendly and he genuinely cares about each of his clients. My sessions with Dan have not only begun to heal my injuries, but I have built strength, gained knowledge and it’s boosted my confidence. I come out of my sessions with spring in my step!”

Laura Harrison - Professional Music Theatre Performer

“After struggling with my knee for a few months, Dan popped round to make an assessment. He was clear, thoughtful, understood my lifestyle and my desire to get moving. He provided advice, guidance and hands on treatment that helped deal with the swelling and pain. I have recommended him to my son and you only do that when you trust someone to make a difference. Thank you Dan.”

Clare Hayward -Director At Cirus

“I’ve had the pleasure of being treated by Dan on two separate jobs, where he looked after my feet and voice. In only a few sessions I regained total mobility in my feet in a physically intensive show, and more recently have been making use of his vocal massage skills for a vocally demanding role. Dan has an amazing way of finding the crux of the issue and will resolve it with ease, reassurance and expertise. I would recommend Dan to anyone!”

Jed Berry - West End actor

“Dan is an extraordinarily effective physio who has helped me immediately with various joint and muscle problems over the last year and a half. In addition to the treatment he clearly explains the cause of the problems and gives exercises focusing on prevention of reoccurrence and strengthening of the area involved. I feel in great shape thanks to the treatment, core exercises and the inspiration he has given me to get back to running and exercising.”

A. Zuntz - Professional violinist

“An actress friend recommended Dan to me as I needed a vocal massage. I was on tour and my voice was getting tired. I didn’t think I would find someone in Manchester but then my friend told me about Dan. He was amazing. A really nice guy, I immediately felt comfortable and relaxed and he was so good. My voice felt so much better the next day. After that I saw him weekly, not just for my voice but for all the injuries I was sustaining on tour. He fixed my neck, back and calf, and I can’t thank him enough!”

Hayley Tamaddon - Professional actor

“I was referred to Dan by an NHS Speech and Language Therapist for laryngeal physiotherapy. Not only has Dan really helped me with this side of things, but he has also provided manual therapy and exercises for symptoms caused by autoimmune conditions and chronic pain. I am appreciative that Dan has liaised with the other healthcare professionals involved in my care as part of a holistic approach, and they have also appreciated this. He is honest and will tell you if something is likely to help or not and what may be realistic, and reviews your goals with you regularly. I would recommend him to anyone.”

Alexandra Brown - NHS psychologist

“Daniel has a real ability to understand his clients’ needs and implement the most powerful and integrative treatments. Superb in communication and application, he makes a real and lasting difference for successful recovery and physical development. With specific and varying needs, I always come away feeling empowered and reinvigorated. Dan’s the man and I will travel far and wide to get an appointment. Thanks Daniel!”

Rik Makarem - Professional actor

“Dan has helped me a lot with my piano playing related injuries and has gone further than any other physio I’ve had to combat the problem. I return regularly not only to maintain my wellbeing but to have a catch up too. I highly recommend Dan to anyone!”

Mackenzie Paget - Classical pianist

FAQs

Your Questions About Sports Specific Screening

What is sports-specific screening?

Sports-specific screening is an assessment that evaluates how your body moves, loads, and performs in relation to the physical requirements, helping identify injury risk and performance limitations.

What is the purpose of sports-specific screening for athletes?

The purpose is to reduce injury risk, improve movement efficiency, and ensure your body is physically prepared for training and competition.

How do you test for a sport-specific activity?

Testing is tailored to your sport and includes movement screening, strength and control assessment, and sport-relevant tasks such as running, jumping, or rotational movements.

What are some examples of screening tests?

Examples include movement pattern assessments, strength and mobility testing, balance and control tasks, and gait assessment, where relevant to the sport.

Who should consider sports-specific screening?

Athletes, active individuals, and anyone returning to sport after injury who wants to improve performance, reduce injury risk, or better understand how their body moves.