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PFA NI PLAYER SUPPORT

Your health.
Your career.

A practical guide to trusted sports medicine, diagnostics, rehabilitation and podiatry services available to players across Northern Ireland.

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THE RIGHT CARE, AT THE RIGHT TIME

Injury is part of the game.
Navigating care shouldn’t be.

These independent providers cover complementary parts of a player’s care journey—from an initial sports medicine assessment to imaging, specialist opinion, rehabilitation and foot or ankle support.

PROVIDER DIRECTORY

Specialist care,
built around you.

01Sports injury & performanceSPECIALIST FOCUS

Sports Medicine NI

A specialist first stop for active people managing injury, pain or a return to performance.

The Belfast clinic brings sports medicine assessment together with a practical, athlete-centred approach. It is a useful option when you need a clear diagnosis, a treatment plan or guidance on returning safely to training and competition.

Sports injury assessment
Musculoskeletal medicine
Return-to-play guidance
Exercise and performance advice
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02Consultants, diagnostics & surgery

Kingsbridge Healthcare Group

A broad private healthcare network with Belfast and regional options for investigation and treatment.

Kingsbridge brings consultants, diagnostic services, treatment and surgery into one group. Its breadth is particularly relevant when an injury needs imaging, an orthopaedic opinion or a route into a procedure and follow-up care.

Consultant appointments
Diagnostic imaging
Orthopaedics
Adult & paediatric care
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03Physiotherapy & hospital care

Ulster Independent Clinic

Integrated private care with specialist physiotherapy, imaging and orthopaedic pathways in Belfast.

The Clinic’s physiotherapy team supports sports injuries and pre- and post-operative rehabilitation, with access to MRI, CT, ultrasound and X-ray. Facilities include a gym, weightlifting platform and AlterG anti-gravity treadmill.

Sports physiotherapy
MRI, CT, ultrasound & X-ray
Musculoskeletal rehabilitation
Orthopaedic care
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04Foot, ankle & podiatric sports medicine

Suzanne Hamilton Podiatry

Specialist podiatry for foot and ankle pain, routine care and sporting performance.

Suzanne Hamilton is an HCPC-registered podiatrist and member of the Royal College of Podiatry. The practice works with everyone from recreational players to Olympic athletes and professional footballers.

Podiatric sports medicine
Foot & ankle assessment
Routine footcare
Minor treatments
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A SIMPLE PLAYER PATHWAY

Start with the need,
not the provider.

If you are unsure which service is right for you, use this as a simple starting point. Your club medical team or PFA NI can help you decide the most appropriate route.

01
New or unclear injury

Start with sports medicine or a musculoskeletal assessment to understand the problem and next steps.

02
Imaging or consultant opinion

Kingsbridge and Ulster Independent Clinic offer diagnostic and specialist pathways.

03
Rehabilitation & return

Use physiotherapy and performance-led rehabilitation to rebuild capacity safely.

04
Foot or ankle concern

Hamilton Podiatry offers specialist podiatric sports medicine and routine foot care.

PLAYER FIRST

Need help choosing
the right route?

Speak with your club’s medical team or contact PFA NI for confidential guidance on the support available to you.

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