Business Details
24 Years
experience
Expert Physiotherapy in Preston
Alderbank Sports Clinic has been delivering expert physiotherapy care since 2002. Our team of chartered physiotherapists combines extensive clinical experience with ongoing professional development to address musculoskeletal conditions, sports injuries, and post-operative rehabilitation. Registered with the Health Professions Council and Physio First, we work closely with major health insurers and accept self-referrals. Our approach integrates manual therapy, electrotherapy, acupuncture, and tailored exercise programmes to restore mobility and prevent recurrence. With over four decades of combined experience, our practitioners have treated elite athletes at Commonwealth Games and Olympic events, while maintaining NHS and private practice expertise.We prioritise individualised care, evidenced by 100% patient satisfaction ratings in recent surveys. Our clinic utilises modern equipment and evidence-based techniques including shockwave therapy, which has demonstrated 70-80% success rates for chronic conditions. We maintain rigorous clinical standards through regular outcome audits and professional training, ensuring patients receive technically advanced yet compassionate care.
Services
Sports injury treatment
Back and neck pain
Post-operative rehabilitation
Shockwave therapy
Acupuncture
Musculoskeletal assessment
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- 20+ years' combined experience treating elite athletes and NHS patients
- Registered with all major health insurance companies
- 100% patient satisfaction ratings in recent surveys
- ISO-standard clinical outcome auditing procedures
- Pioneers in shockwave therapy with 70-80% success rates
Associations and certifications
- Health Professions Council
- Physio First
What people say
First class treatment
Excellent professional service
Rapid recovery results
Personalised rehabilitation plans
Highly knowledgeable staff
Services
Sports injury treatment
Our specialist sports physiotherapists treat muscle tears, ligament sprains and joint injuries using manual therapy, electrotherapy and progressive exercise programmes. We work with athletes at all levels to restore function and prevent recurrence through biomechanical analysis and tailored rehabilitation plans. With experience treating Commonwealth Games athletes, our evidence-based approach accelerates recovery while maintaining sporting performance.
Shockwave therapy
Radial extracorporeal shockwave therapy stimulates tissue repair in chronic musculoskeletal conditions. This non-invasive treatment delivers acoustic waves to injured areas, promoting tendon regeneration and pain relief. Proven effective for plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow and Achilles tendinopathy, our clinicians administer this advanced therapy following comprehensive assessment to ensure optimal clinical outcomes for patients with persistent soft tissue injuries.
Post-operative rehabilitation
We provide structured rehabilitation programmes for joint replacements, ligament reconstructions and spinal surgeries. Our physiotherapists collaborate with orthopaedic consultants to implement progressive exercise protocols that restore mobility and strength. With expertise in hip, knee and shoulder arthroplasty rehabilitation, we ensure safe recovery through individualised treatment plans that maximise surgical outcomes and functional independence.
Back and neck pain
Our clinicians specialise in assessing and treating spinal conditions including disc prolapses, sciatica and whiplash injuries. Using manual therapy techniques combined with postural education and stabilisation exercises, we address both symptoms and underlying causes. With experience managing complex spinal cases from NHS pain clinics, our approach focuses on restoring mobility while preventing future episodes through comprehensive patient education and ergonomic advice.
Acupuncture
Integrated into physiotherapy treatment plans, acupuncture helps manage musculoskeletal pain and inflammation. Our practitioners, members of the Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists, use this evidence-based technique alongside conventional treatments to enhance pain relief and promote natural healing. This complementary approach proves particularly effective for chronic pain conditions and sports-related soft tissue injuries when combined with manual therapy and exercise rehabilitation.
People
Lee Barker
Head Physiotherapist & Practice Owner
MCSP-registered physiotherapist with 30+ years' experience, including NHS roles and Commonwealth Games coverage. Specialises in manual therapy and sports medicine, operating full-time at Alderbank since 2002.
Victoria Barker
Head Physiotherapist & Practice Owner
Graduate from Royal Liverpool School of Physiotherapy with 30+ years' experience in musculoskeletal care. Special interest in chronic pain management and holistic patient rehabilitation, co-founding Alderbank Clinic in 2002.
Jacqueline Taylor
Physiotherapist
Musculoskeletal specialist with 25+ years' NHS experience. Qualified Body Control Pilates instructor offering individualised exercise programmes, joining Alderbank in 2016 to provide compassionate, evidence-based treatment.
Joshua Pye
Physiotherapist
BSc-qualified physiotherapist with specialist MSK experience from NHS Trust roles. Completed masters-level FCP training, focusing on sports injury rehabilitation and manual therapy at Alderbank since 2017.
Questions
What conditions do you treat?
We treat musculoskeletal conditions including sports injuries, back/neck pain, joint problems, post-operative rehabilitation needs, and chronic pain conditions like plantar fasciitis and tennis elbow.
Do I need a referral?
No referral is required - you can self-refer directly to our clinic. We also accept referrals from GPs, consultants and other healthcare professionals.
Are you registered with insurance companies?
Yes, we're registered with all major health insurance providers. Please check with your insurer for specific coverage details before treatment.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept cash, contactless payments and all major credit/debit cards for our physiotherapy services.
What is shockwave therapy?
Radial shockwave therapy uses acoustic waves to stimulate tissue repair in chronic musculoskeletal conditions, proven effective for 70-80% of patients with persistent tendon injuries and soft tissue pain.
How quickly can I get an appointment?
We prioritise urgent cases and often offer same-day appointments. Routine appointments typically available within 24-48 hours across our extended weekday opening hours.
