Centre for Youth Sports Medicine
We understand the challenges of growing up in sport. That’s why we offer a dedicated service for young athletes, combining specialist knowledge, advanced technology and a supportive environment. It’s how we help every patient recover with confidence and build a strong foundation for lifelong wellbeing.
Our mission:
We’re dedicated to helping active adolescents and young athletes recover from injury, perform at their best and protect their long-term health. Every decision we make prioritises safety, effectiveness and the confidence of both athletes and their families.
Our goal isn’t just to get young people back to activity and sport, but to support their growth, development and overall wellbeing so they can enjoy an active, healthy life for years to come.
How we work with patients
Every young person is different, and we tailor our approach to meet their unique needs. By bringing together multidisciplinary teams featuring experts in orthopaedics, sports medicine and physiotherapy alongside a wide range of paediatric specialists, we create personalised care plans that address both immediate injuries and long-term development.
Combining Meliora Medical’s community-based care for young athletes with specialist assessment and treatment at centres such as ISEH (The Institute of Sport, Exercise & Health), The Portland Hospital, and the wider HCA Healthcare UK network, we’re able to co-ordinate our care seamlessly, ensuring that even the most complex conditions are managed efficiently and with the highest standards of expertise. From accurate diagnosis to rehabilitation and return-to-play planning, every step is designed to give patients and families confidence and peace of mind.
Our facilities and technology
At the Centre for Youth Sports Medicine, you’ll have access to some of the most advanced facilities and diagnostic tools available. Our state-of-the-art imaging, including EOS scanners, MRI, CT and ultrasound, gives us – and you – accurate answers quickly, allowing us to work on personalised treatment plans as soon as possible and start getting you back on track.
Alongside this, our dedicated rehabilitation suites allow our young athletes to recover in a supportive, specialist-led environment, with tailored programmes designed to restore strength and confidence. By combining state-of-the-art technology with expert care from leading specialists, we can make sure every patient benefits from clear diagnosis, effective treatment and the best possible path back to sport.
What makes youth sports medicine different?
Adolescents aren’t just “small adults.” Acute issues, such as fractures or ligament injuries, often need to be treated differently, and their growing bodies are more susceptible to injuries such as growth-plate injuries, stress fractures and growth-related joint issues, among others. These require specialist knowledge, precise diagnosis and fully personalised rehabilitation strategies.
At the Centre for Youth Sports Medicine, we combine this expertise with a focus on safe return to activity, sport, long-term athlete development, and performance optimisation. By understanding the demands of play and sport, the needs of a developing body, and the wider context of the patient’s school and sporting life, we deliver care that not only treats injury but also builds resilience, strength and confidence for the future.