Rehabilitation | Kent Sports Clinic
Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation provides expert treatment for musculoskeletal pain, sports injuries, and movement-related conditions. Our services are suitable for people of all ages and activity levels, whether you are an athlete, recreational exerciser, or experiencing everyday aches and pains.
Our evidence-based rehabilitation plans focus on reducing pain, restoring mobility, improving strength, and helping you return safely to sport, work, or daily activities.
Your appointment
During your appointment, a pair of our final year Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation students will work with you to create personalised exercise, movement, and therapeutic treatments under supervision from a qualified member of staff.
We assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of common conditions, including:
- Sports injuries and soft tissue damage
- Pre- and post-operative rehabilitation
- Acute and chronic pain management
- Lower back pain and neck pain
- Muscle strains, ligament sprains, and joint injuries
- Postural assessment and correction
- Injury prevention and strength-based rehabilitation programmes
Equipment we may use
Anti-Gravity treadmill
Our Anti-Gravity treadmill (Alter-G) uses NASA Differential Air Pressure technology to adjust the weight-bearing load, which means you can rehabilitate a specific injury with low-impact and pain-free movement.
Use of the Anti-Gravity treadmill may be included within your sports rehabilitation appointment.
Please email StudentLedClinic@kent.ac.uk if you would like to use the Anti-Gravity treadmill for your organisation.
"I am grateful for the support of staff and the great facilities; using the Alter-G has allowed me to walk and exercise." - We supported patient James Barter with his Friedreich's ataxia
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Frequently Asked Questions
All sports therapy and rehabilitation appointments are located within the treatment bays in the Chipperfield building on the Canterbury campus.
You can find directions to the Chipperfield building on campus, and you can check our Transport website for details of parking on campus.
Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation pricing:
| | Duration | Price |
| All University of Kent students | 60-minute initial appointment | Free |
| | 30-minute follow-up | Free |
| University of Kent staff | 60-minute initial appointment | £15 |
| | 30-minute follow-up | £10 |
| Public | 60-minute initial appointment | £25 |
| | 30-minute follow-up | £20 |
| Public (Partner Organisation) | 60-minute initial appointment | £20 |
| | 30-minute follow-up | £15 |
*Please contact us to discuss how you can become a Partner Organisation with the Kent Sports Clinic to benefit from a discount scheme. Email StudentLedClinic@kent.ac.uk.
Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation service are available during term-time on the following hours.
| Day | Available to book during these hours |
| Monday | 10.30am to 4.30pm |
| Wednesday | 10.30am to 4.30pm |
| Thursday | 10.30am to 4.30pm |
Please note: we operate a reduced service out of term-time.
To book a sports therapy and rehabilitation appointment, log into your online account (or set one up if you haven't already) through our provider PracticePal and select the appointment type, date, and time you would like your appointment.
You will receive a booking confirmation email with your appointment details. You can also view all upcoming bookings in your online account.
Please make sure you cancel an appointment at least 24 hours in advance if you are no longer able to attend.
If you're new to the Kent Sports Clinic, you'll need to create an online account or update your existing account before booking.
When you arrive at the Chipperfield building for your appointment, please report to the main reception to check in.
If you need to cancel your appointment for sports therapy and rehabilitation services, you can do so through your online account or by emailing StudentLedClinic@kent.ac.uk.
Appointment cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before your appointment. Failure to cancel within this time is chargeable by the full appointment amount. This policy also applies to non-attendance for any booked appointment.
If you have additional questions about Performance, Sports Rehabilitation, Student-led Massage, and Respiratory Clinic services, please email StudentLedClinic@kent.ac.uk