Medical Services — Stanmore
Sports Medicine
Sports-related injuries, joint and tendon pain, including targeted injections when appropriate.
Our sports medicine service is led by an experienced clinician with a background in elite sport. We combine detailed assessment, imaging and ultrasound-guided injections when indicated to help manage joint, tendon and ligament problems, with a focus on safe return to activity and long-term injury prevention.
How your appointment typically works
- Comprehensive history and examination focusing on mechanics, load and previous injuries.
- Organisation of imaging (X-ray, ultrasound, MRI) when required to clarify diagnosis.
- Discussion of conservative options including physiotherapy, load management and activity modification.
- Consideration of ultrasound-guided injections when clinically indicated and agreed.
- Follow-up to monitor response, adjust treatment and plan return to sport or activity.
What this service can help with
- Assessment of knee, hip, shoulder and other joint pain in active patients
- Management of tendon problems such as tennis elbow or Achilles tendinopathy
- Support for ligament injuries and post-traumatic pain where conservative care is appropriate
- Sports medicine input for athletes and active individuals
- Targeted injections including hyaluronic acid, PRP and corticosteroids when appropriate
About the Clinician — Sports Medicine
Dr. Dan Laurentiu Oproiu
Dr. Oproiu is a senior clinician in sports medicine with extensive experience in elite sport and everyday musculoskeletal care. His background includes work as team doctor for the Romanian National Football Team and Steaua București, alongside long-term involvement in athlete screening, injury prevention and performance support.