Prevention, Diagnosis and
Treatment of Sporting Injuries
Dr Glen Rae works in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of sporting injuries. He assesses, investigates and diagnoses a wide range of athletes of differing sporting abilities.
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The same professional, dedicated and proactive approach to care is given to everyone regardless of the level that they compete at.
Less than 10% of sporting injuries actually require surgical treatment which is why seeing a sports medicine specialist doctor allows an early diagnosis to be made with referral for any x-ray, MRI, CT or ultrasound imaging available as required.
Conditions We Treat
Examples of sporting injuries diagnosed and treated
Tendon Injuries
Achilles of the ankle and Patellar of the knee and shoulder tendons.
Muscle Injuries
Hamstring and calf injuries.
Stress Fractures
Lower legs and feet.
Ligament Injuries
Ankle, knee and fingers.
Cartilage Tears
Knees, hips and shoulders.
Concussion
Management and return to play protocols.
Performance Issues
Medical causes of decreased performance e.g. low Vitamin D.
Shin Splints
Medial tibial stress syndrome diagnosis and management.
Overuse Injuries
Complex chronic pain and fatigue issues.
Your Path to Recovery
Diagnosis
Comprehensive assessment including clinical examination and imaging if required.
Treatment Plan
Bespoke plan which may include a range of injection therapies if appropriate.
Rehabilitation
Planned rehabilitation program initiated to optimize recovery and prevent re-injury.
Return to Sport
Return to your desired activity level or sport as soon as possible without recurrence.
Significant experience working within professional sport
Sunderland AFC’s Senior Doctor for 20 years and current England’s Men Cricket Doctor.
What the professionals say
"Dr Glen Rae was my club doctor during my first 2 years at Sunderland AFC... He was comfortable dealing with any new injuries as well as any persisting niggling problems."
John O'Shea
Ex Manchester Utd, Captain of Sunderland AFC
"He has helped me get back to playing quickly many times after ive picked up injuries... I ask him to treat my family confirms the confidence I have in his work."
Jack Colback
Newcastle United FC
"When I broke my nose and fractured my eye socket... Doc was reassuring and gave me confidence that everything would work out well... allowed me to return to first team matches much sooner."
Simon Mignolet
International football goalkeeper