Health Grove Clinic
Physio & Osteo in White Waltham
If a sports injury is preventing you from training or competing, hands-on physiotherapy or osteopathic care can help you move and feel better.
At Health Grove Clinic, our experienced physiotherapist and osteopath provide tailored treatment for a wide range of sports injuries. We’ll assess you thoroughly, explain what to expect, and combine hands-on treatment with practical advice and tailored exercises.
Booking online is easy, or if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
If a sports injury is preventing you from training or competing, hands-on physiotherapy or osteopathic care can help you move and feel better.
At Health Grove Clinic, our experienced physiotherapist and osteopath provide tailored treatment for a wide range of sports injuries. We’ll assess you thoroughly, explain what to expect, and combine hands-on treatment with practical advice and tailored exercises.
Booking online is easy, or if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Health Grove Clinic is at Grove House, Waltham Road, White Waltham, on the edge of Maidenhead and within easy reach of much of Berkshire and south Oxfordshire.
The clinic is simple to reach by car, sitting just off the A404 and only a few minutes from the M4 at junctions 8 and 9. There is free parking on site, and both Maidenhead and Twyford railway stations are a short drive away.
We regularly welcome patients travelling in for osteopathy and sports injury care from the surrounding towns and villages, including:
Health Grove Clinic is at Grove House, Waltham Road, White Waltham, on the edge of Maidenhead and within easy reach of much of Berkshire and south Oxfordshire.
The clinic is simple to reach by car, sitting just off the A404 and only a few minutes from the M4 at junctions 8 and 9. There is free parking on site, and both Maidenhead and Twyford railway stations are a short drive away.
We regularly welcome patients travelling in for osteopathy and sports injury care from the surrounding towns and villages, including:
Your care is provided by one of our two experienced practitioners, both of whom are able to treat neck pain. Minal Desai, our Chartered Physiotherapist and upper-limb specialist, treats sports injuries relating to the hand, elbow, shoulder and neck. Rebecca Parish, our registered osteopath, treats all sporting injuries.
We take a thorough, personalised approach and work closely with you to get you out of pain and back to your sport.
You can read more about Minal Desai here and Rebecca Parish here.
Your care is provided by one of our two experienced practitioners, both of whom are able to treat neck pain. Minal Desai, our Chartered Physiotherapist, specialises in upper limb and shoulder treatment. Rebecca Parish, our registered osteopath, specialises in spinal issues.
We take a thorough, personalised approach and work closely with you to get you out of pain and back to normal activity.
You can read more about Minal Desai here and Rebecca Parish here.
A muscle strain or tear happens when muscle fibres are overstretched or overloaded, often during sprinting, jumping or a sudden change of direction. Symptoms range from mild tightness to sharp pain, swelling and difficulty using the muscle. Treatment supports healing by easing tension and improving circulation, and Rebecca will guide you through a graded return to activity. A severe tear with significant weakness or heavy bruising should be assessed promptly.
Ligaments are the tough bands that hold joints together, and a sprain occurs when they are stretched or partly torn, commonly at the ankle, knee or wrist. The area is often painful, swollen and unstable. Osteopathic care helps restore movement and confidence as the ligament heals, alongside exercises to rebuild strength and stability. If a joint feels very unstable or you cannot bear weight, it should be assessed to rule out a more serious injury.
Tendinopathy is irritation or degeneration of a tendon from repeated overload, common in running, racquet sports and weight training. It tends to build gradually, with pain and stiffness that are often worse at the start of activity. Treatment focuses on managing the load and a structured strengthening programme, which is the most effective way to settle a stubborn tendon. Rebecca will tailor this to your sport and stage of recovery.
Ankle sprains are among the most common sports injuries, usually from rolling or twisting the ankle, and can cause pain, swelling and bruising. Most settle well with the right care, which restores movement, strength and balance to lower the risk of recurrence. Rebecca will assess the ankle, treat the surrounding tissues and guide your rehabilitation. If you cannot put weight through it or suspect a fracture, it should be checked first.
The Achilles tendon connects the calf muscles to the heel and is heavily loaded in running and jumping, making it prone to pain and stiffness, particularly in regular runners. Achilles problems respond best to careful load management and a progressive calf-strengthening programme. Rebecca combines hands-on treatment with a tailored plan to settle symptoms and rebuild the tendon’s tolerance. Sudden severe pain with a feeling of a snap needs urgent assessment to exclude a rupture.
Hamstring strains are common in sports involving sprinting and kicking, often felt as a sudden sharp pain at the back of the thigh. They range from minor to more significant, and recovery is best supported by appropriately timed treatment and a graded strengthening and running programme. Rebecca will guide your rehabilitation to help you return to sport safely and reduce the high risk of re-injury that hamstrings carry.
Groin strains affect the muscles on the inside of the thigh and are common in football, hockey and other sports with twisting and kicking. They can cause pain with running, changing direction or bringing the legs together. Treatment eases the strain and supports healing, while a targeted strengthening plan helps you return to sport and reduce recurrence. Persistent or worsening groin pain should be assessed to rule out other causes.
Runner’s knee, or patellofemoral pain, causes an ache around or behind the kneecap that is often worse with running, squatting or going downstairs. It is usually related to how load is distributed through the knee rather than damage to the joint. Treatment addresses the contributing factors, and Rebecca will provide a tailored strengthening and movement programme that is the mainstay of recovery.
ITB syndrome is a common cause of pain on the outside of the knee in runners and cyclists, often building as distance increases. It relates to load and movement patterns through the hip and knee rather than the band itself being tight. Treatment combines hands-on care with a strengthening and load-management plan, which Rebecca will tailor to your training so you can get back to running comfortably.
Shin splints describe pain along the shin bone, common in runners and sports with a lot of running, usually from a rapid increase in training load. Most cases settle with sensible load management, treatment of the surrounding muscles and a graded return to activity. Rebecca will help you manage the symptoms and the training factors behind them. Pain that is sharp, localised and worsening should be assessed to exclude a stress fracture.
Plantar fasciitis causes heel and arch pain that is often worst with the first steps in the morning, common in runners and active people. It usually responds well to a combination of treatment, calf and foot strengthening, and advice on footwear and load. Rebecca will assess your foot and lower limb and provide a tailored plan to settle the pain and keep you moving.
Hip pain in active people can come from the muscles, tendons or the joint itself, including impingement where movement at the joint becomes pinched and uncomfortable. Symptoms include groin or hip pain with deep squatting, twisting or prolonged sitting. Treatment improves movement and eases the surrounding tissues, alongside a strengthening programme. Rebecca will assess your hip and refer for imaging if it is appropriate.
The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that control and stabilise the shoulder, and it is commonly injured in throwing, racquet and overhead sports. Pain is often felt with overhead movements and can disturb sleep. Treatment eases the irritation and restores movement, supported by a progressive strengthening programme that is key to lasting recovery. Rebecca will tailor this to your sport and goals.
Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow are forms of tendinopathy affecting the tendons on the outside and inside of the elbow, common in racquet sports, golf and any activity involving repeated gripping. They tend to be stubborn but respond well to load management and a structured strengthening programme. Rebecca combines hands-on treatment with a tailored plan to settle the pain and rebuild the tendon’s tolerance.
Back pain is common across many sports, from the rotation of golf and racquet sports to the loading of running and lifting. It usually comes from the muscles and joints of the spine rather than anything serious, and tends to settle with the right care. Treatment eases the symptoms, and Rebecca will provide a strengthening and movement plan to support your back through training and competition.
The neck can be injured in contact and collision sports, or strained through repeated loading and posture in activities such as cycling. Symptoms include stiffness, pain and difficulty turning the head, sometimes with headaches. Osteopathic treatment helps restore movement and ease muscle tension, supported by graded exercises. Any neck injury following a significant impact, or with numbness or weakness, should be assessed first.
Many sports injuries build gradually rather than from a single incident, as repeated loading outpaces the body’s ability to recover, leading to nagging pain that worsens with activity. Catching these early makes a real difference. Rebecca will identify the contributing factors in your training and movement, treat the affected area and guide a sensible return to full activity.
Getting back to sport safely is as important as settling the original injury, since returning too soon is a common cause of recurrence. Rebecca focuses on rebuilding strength, movement and confidence with a graded plan suited to your sport, and offers practical advice on training load and warming up. As an advanced Pilates instructor, she can also help with the conditioning that keeps you resilient.
Your first appointment starts with a thorough assessment to understand your sports injury and any underlying or secondary issues. We will explain what we find in plain terms and set out a clear treatment plan. If scans are needed, or your problem would be better managed by a different specialist, we will refer you.
You will normally receive treatment during this first session. You may be asked to remove clothing down to your underwear, or you can wear shorts, a vest top or similar. Speak to us beforehand if you have any concerns.
Most people notice an improvement from the very first session. We will give you advice on staying pain- and injury-free in future.
Your first appointment starts with a thorough assessment to understand your sports injury and any underlying or secondary issues. We will explain what we find in plain terms and set out a clear treatment plan. If scans are needed, or your problem would be better managed by a different specialist, we will refer you.
You will normally receive treatment during this first session. You may be asked to remove clothing down to your underwear, or you can wear shorts, a vest top or similar. Speak to us beforehand if you have any concerns.
Most people notice an improvement from the very first session. We will give you advice on staying pain- and injury-free in future.
Questions about how we can help with your sports injury? Just contact us using the form opposite and one of our practitioners will be in touch personally to offer advice.
Alternatively, you can book your first appointment using the booking system below.
