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Sports Hip Injury Rehabilitation

Whether managing chronic hip pain, recovering from a sports hip injury, or returning to performance, our Manchester clinic supports a structured, criteria-based return to full activity.

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Physiotherapist assessing a patient's hip during a hands-on clinical examination on a treatment table
Female runner sprinting on an athletics track, demonstrating a confident return to running after hip injury rehabilitation

Specialist Services

Our Sports Hip Injury Rehabilitation in Manchester

Sports hip injury rehabilitation at our clinic in Manchester begins with a focused assessment of hip function, strength, and movement quality. We regularly support:

1. Athletes with Acute Hip Injuries

Athletes managing acute hip injuries such as labral tears, hip flexor strains, and groin injuries sustained during sport, where prompt diagnosis and structured rehabilitation are essential.

2. Patients with Hip Impingement (FAI)

Patients managing femoroacetabular impingement, where pain during deep flexion, rotation, and sustained positions limits sport, training, and daily activity.

3. Runners and Endurance Athletes

Runners and endurance athletes managing hip-related overuse injuries linked to repetitive loading, where hip strength and motor control often underpin recurrent symptoms across the lower limb.

4. Post-Surgical Hip Patients

Patients recovering from hip arthroscopy, labral repair, or other hip procedures, where structured progression and integration with surgical protocols protect the longer-term outcome.

5. Active Patients with Chronic Hip Pain

Active patients managing chronic or recurrent hip pain that has limited training, recreation, or daily activity, where prior treatment has not delivered lasting results.

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How We Assess

How We Assess Your Hip Injury

At Elite Performance Physio MCR, our hip injury assessments apply the same structured approach we use with elite and professional athletes, considering the demands of your sport or activity, the source of your pain, and the physical capacity needed to return without setback.

Our Assessment

By exploring a range of contributing factors, we identify what is driving pain, limiting performance, or increasing your risk of injury during training and daily activity. This may include evaluating:

  • Hip range of motion, joint mobility, and pain provocation testing
  • Strength, control, and movement quality across the hip and surrounding regions
  • Identification of contributing factors from the lumbar spine, pelvis, knee, and ankle


This gives us clear direction for the next steps and which physiotherapy services to draw on, ensuring your rehabilitation aligns with the demands of your sport.

Why This Helps Our Physiotherapists

This allows our Manchester-based physiotherapists to:

  • Identify the specific source of hip pain rather than treating symptoms in isolation
  • Recognise contributing factors elsewhere in the kinetic chain
  • Track measurable progress against objective criteria as rehabilitation progresses


As a result, your rehabilitation is structured around what your hip is genuinely ready for, bringing to every hip client we work with the same clinical depth we apply with elite and professional athletes.

Dan Turnell Physiotherapist consulting with a client
Dan Turnell Physiotherapist consulting with a client

Conditions We Treat

Hip Scenarios that we specialise in

Hip injuries vary considerably depending on the structure involved, the demands of your sport, and how long the issue has been present. Our hip physiotherapy supports the full range of presentations we see in practice.

Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI)

Hip impingement caused by a structural mismatch between the femoral head and acetabulum, often presenting as deep groin pain, restricted flexion, and discomfort during sustained sitting or sport. Targeted strengthening, motor control, and load management produce strong outcomes in most cases.

Hip Labral Injuries

Labral tears and irritation often associated with FAI or sport-related rotation and loading, presenting as clicking, catching, or deep anterior hip pain. Conservative management with progressive strengthening is the appropriate first-line approach in most cases.

Our work integrates closely with post-op rehabilitation where surgery has been performed.

Hip Flexor and Groin Strains

Acute and chronic hip flexor, adductor, and groin strains common in football, rugby, running, and other change-of-direction sports, where progressive loading and return-to-sport criteria reduce re-injury risk.

Lateral Hip Pain

Lateral hip pain commonly affecting runners and active patients, where tendon-related loading rather than rest produces the most reliable recovery.

Post-Op Hip Rehabilitation

Structured rehabilitation following hip arthroscopy, labral repair, or other hip surgery, where staged progression protects the surgical outcome and supports return to full sport and activity.
Male pole vaulter sprinting down the track carrying his pole, demonstrating a confident return to athletics after sports hip rehabilitation
Male pole vaulter sprinting down the track carrying his pole, demonstrating a confident return to athletics after sports hip rehabilitation

Our Approach

How Sports Hip Rehabilitation Works

Each stage of our hip injury rehabilitation applies the same structured framework we use with elite and professional athletes, progressing you from injury through return to full sport and activity, with a focus on objective measures and progressive loading.

Step 1: Hip Injury Assessment

Your journey begins with a detailed assessment to understand your injury, the demands of your activity, and the specific source of your symptoms, with the same clinical depth we bring to elite and professional athletes.

Step 2: Identifying Key Factors

We then conduct targeted clinical testing to confirm the source of your symptoms and the specific deficits driving them, including strength, mobility, control, and contributing factors elsewhere in the kinetic chain.

Step 3: Targeted Treatment & Rehabilitation Planning

Using your assessment findings, we develop a personalised plan focused on your hip and the demands you want to return to. This may include progressive strength training, manual therapy, and AxIT muscle strength testing to track objective progress.

Step 4: Progressive Return to Sport

Rehabilitation is progressed in stages, building tissue capacity, strength, and movement quality before introducing the higher-loading demands of running, change of direction, or sport-specific work.

Step 5: Ongoing Support and Re-Injury Prevention

We provide ongoing support to help our patients maintain hip strength, monitor movement quality, and reduce the risk of recurrence over the long term.

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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

10/10 physio! I first went to see Henry a few months ago as I started to experience shin splints while training for Manchester marathon. Henry took the time to understand what was going on, what my goals were, and what my strengths/weaknesses were, always structuring our sessions around my needs and preferences. Thanks to Henry, my pain was manageable throughout my training and I made it through the marathon pain-free! I thoroughly enjoyed our sessions and couldn’t recommend enough – thank you for everything! 🙂

Isabel Hague

“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

Highly recommend!! Without a doubt the best Physiotherapy clinic i have been to. Outstanding! i had a shoulder injury which is so much better. Im back at the gym and loving each workout. Thank you Henry for all the treatments.

Mohammed Rauf

“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

Henry is a really great physio providing sound advice and he really listens to your issues wisely continually assessing progress to. Starting with the basics and fundamentals of strength to help my knee has been really helpful. Communications are clear and very understanding with bookings.

Declan Brady

“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 Hip Rehabilitation

How long does hip injury rehabilitation take?

Recovery depends on the specific injury, how long it has been present, and the demands of the activity you want to return to. Most hip injuries respond to a structured rehabilitation programme within 6 to 12 weeks, although labral and post-surgical cases typically take longer.

Do I need surgery for hip impingement or a labral tear?

Not always. Current evidence supports a trial of structured conservative management as the first-line approach for most hip impingement and labral cases. Our Manchester-based physiotherapists can guide you through this process and, where surgery is appropriate, support both pre- and post-surgical rehabilitation.

What causes hip pain in athletes?

Hip pain in athletes often involves a combination of factors, including the demands of the sport, hip structure, strength and control deficits, and contributing factors elsewhere in the kinetic chain. Accurate assessment is essential because different causes require different approaches to rehabilitation.

Can hip pain be linked to knee, back, or groin issues?

Yes. The hip influences load through the lower limb and pelvis, so hip-related issues often present alongside knee, lower back, and groin complaints. Our Manchester-based physiotherapists assess across the full kinetic chain to identify the underlying contributing factors.

Do you work with patients after hip surgery?

Yes. Our Manchester-based physiotherapists provide structured post-surgical rehabilitation following hip arthroscopy, labral repair, and other hip procedures, working closely with the protocols set by your surgeon to support a safe return to activity.