Sports Medicine Clinic

The Sports Medicine Centre at Vale Healthcare's Cardiff Bay Clinic delivers a complete range of sports injury care to both the general public and recreational and elite sports participant.

NEW - Shockwave Therapy for chronic tendon disorders…

Our sports medicine specialists

This is provided through the vast experience of our team of leading Sports Physicians, Specialist Surgeons, Radiologists and rehabilitation team. We are ideally situated within Cardiff Bay, South Wales, close to the sports village.

Assessment, diagnosis and treatment services

Whe a sports injury happens, you can be assured that our assessment, diagnostic and treatment services will provide you with rapid access to the right specialist clinicians who will provide you with the correct diagnosis and rehabilitation advice for a speedy return to your desired level of activity as soon as the injury permits. The Cardiff Bay Clinic is the place to go for quick, convenient, high quality treatment and on-going management of all types of sports injury.

With today’s fast pace of life, a no fuss, no delay approach to your healthcare needs is essential to minimise the effects your injury has on your life and get you back on track.

Sports medicine services at the Cardiff Bay Clinic

Vale Healthcare Sports Medicine team is able to offer in one location rapid access to facilities for sports screening, diagnosis, rehabilitation, and surgical treatment. With 6 consulting rooms, a fixed site MRI scanner, blood screening and cardiology testing among its many state-of-the-art facilities we are able to focus on rapid and positive patient outcomes.

Chronic soft tissue injury such as groin pain, chronic hamstring pain or patellar tendinopathy, or even general fatigue (just to name a few) may cause significant time lost from sport. We have treated thousands of athletes with sports medicine problems and have developed many diagnostic tests and surgical interventions to determine the right diagnosis and correct treatment for our patients.

We can provide you with a sports medicine specialist who is one of the best in their field – one that can diagnose and treat you right the first time.

Our expertise

Our sports medicine specialists currently provide services to the Welsh Rugby Union, Sports Council of Wales, Cardiff Blues, Ospreys and Dragons regional rugby teams and Cardiff City Football Club.

Our expertise also includes services to recreational athletes, footballers, swimmers, skiers, high school and university athletes, dancers, cyclists, runners, and gymnasts from all parts of Wales and beyond.

Arthrex PRP Double Syringe Treatment

The Arthrex ACP Double Syringe System is used to obtain platelet rich plasma (PRP) from a patient’s blood, which is then re-injected under ultrasound guidance to promote the healing of tendon scar tissue. Sports Physician Dr Geoff Davies is providing this treatment at Vale Healthcare’s Cardiff Bay Clinic.

• View more information about the Arthrex PRP treatment
• Download our Arthrex PRP treatment Patient Information leaflet

Shockwave Therapy Treatment

Shockwave therapy is a modern and highly effective treatment technique, for chronic tendon conditions including plantar fasciitis, achilles tendinopathy,  tennis / golfers, jumpers knee, and shin splints. This treatment is available at the Cardiff Bay Clinic, and is delivered by Dr Geoff Davies - Consultant Sports Physician. Find out more about Shockwave treatment…

 Sports Medicine Clinic - what to do next:

• Find the Sports Medicine Clinic - at the Cardiff Bay Clinic
• Find out more about our Orthopaedic Surgeons that specialise in sports injuries
• Make an appointment at the Sports Medicine Clinic, Cardiff & and Vale
• Make an enquiry at the Sports Medicine Clinic, Cardiff & and Vale
• Find out more about Shockwave Therapy treatment at the Cardiff Bay Clinic