What to Expect in an Initial Injury Assessment & Consultation at MTE Rehab & Performance
Who Can Benefit From an Initial Consultation?
Whether you’ve suffered a recent injury, are recovering from surgery, or want to prevent pain before it occurs, our injury assessment and management service is designed to help. At MTE Rehab & Performance, we work with a broad range of clients, including athletes, office workers, manual laborers, youths, and elderly individuals. Using a holistic approach, we assess your body’s biomechanics and lifestyle factors to determine the root cause of your pain or movement limitations.
The Holistic Approach to Injury Assessment
At our clinic, we pride ourselves on looking at the body and lifestyle as a whole. Our holistic injury assessment not only addresses your current pain but identifies potential weaknesses to prevent future injuries. We understand the physical and mental demands of injuries across all levels of sport, and we ensure that your rehabilitation programme restores strength, mobility, and confidence, leaving you more robust than before.
Step 1: Subjective Assessment
Your initial consultation begins with a thorough subjective assessment. During this stage, we gather detailed information about your:
Injury history and previous operations
Training load or activity levels
Work, lifestyle, and postural habits
Symptoms such as pain, stiffness, or movement restrictions
This information allows us to understand not only your injury but the contributing factors, helping us to create a tailored sports therapy and rehabilitation plan.
Step 2: Objective Assessment
Next, we perform a hands-on objective assessment, which can include:
Range of motion testing
Muscle strength and functional tests
Ligament, tendon, and joint integrity assessments
Neurological and special tests relevant to your injury
Our assessment covers musculoskeletal injuries from back pain, shoulder injuries, hamstring strains, ankle sprains, postural problems, and other movement-related issues. This ensures that treatment is precise and evidence-based.
Step 3: Treatment Options
Based on your assessment, we provide a tailored treatment plan. This may include:
Sports massage for muscular tension and rehabilitation
Cupping therapy for enhanced blood flow and recovery
Normatec compression therapy for swelling reduction
PNF stretching and joint mobilisations to restore mobility
Targeted exercises for musculoskeletal rehabilitation
These therapies help address soft tissue injuries, ligament or tendon strains, post-surgical recovery, and overuse injuries, providing faster, more effective healing.
Step 4: Exercise Prescription
Your consultation ends with a structured exercise prescription designed to complement in-clinic treatment. Exercises are demonstrated during your session and delivered via email with videos, teaching points, sets, reps, and rest periods. This ensures a complete home rehabilitation programme, improving recovery and reducing the risk of re-injury.
Why Choose MTE Rehab & Performance
Our consultations are designed to provide a comprehensive, professional approach to musculoskeletal care. By focusing 100% on injuries, movement assessment, and evidence-based rehabilitation, we ensure every client receives personalised treatment for their specific issue, whether it’s:
Sports-related injuries such as hamstring, knee, or ankle problems
Occupational injuries affecting posture, back, or shoulders
Post-surgical rehabilitation for faster, safer recovery
General aches, stiffness, or movement limitations
Our holistic approach improves your long-term health, mobility, and performance, helping you move and feel better in everyday life or sport.