Imperial sport and exercise medicine clinic (ISEM)

Being physically active is critical for good health. 

At ISEM we aim to support people being physically active by assessing, diagnosing and treating a range of sport-related conditions, injuries and musculoskeletal issues. These include people with Sport-Related Concussion (SRC), and other conditions related to physical activity such as Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S).

At ISEM we aim to support people being physically active by assessing, diagnosing and treating a range of sport-related conditions, injuries and musculoskeletal issues. These include people with Sport-Related Concussion (SRC), and other conditions related to physical activity such as Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S). 

Our clinics

Our clinics run weekly clinics on Tuesday (8am-12pm) and Friday (9am-12pm) at Charing Cross Hospital. 

Conditions treated

Ankle sprains and injuries, knee joint injuries, hamstring, calf and thigh strains, tennis and golfer's elbow, shoulder pain related to impingement and muscle tears, wrist and hand injuries in sport, stress Fractures, tendinopathies, Sport-Related Concussion, and RED-S.

*We do not accept any self-referrals.

Treatments offered

Our initial assessment includes a clinical assessment with the possibility of using point of care diagnostic ultrasound and referral on for investigations in the form of blood tests, X-Ray, CT or MRI - where appropriate - to clarify the diagnosis.

Our holistic approach includes advice, initial rehabilitation exercises, exercise prescription and if required an in-clinic ultrasound-guided injection as well as onward referral to another specialty. 

Patient feedback

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Research

We are currently involved in research of rehabilitation following hamstring injuries, anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury diagnosis, and epidemiological work in community sport-related injuries. 

Education and training

We are keen to provide a supportive learning environment to Imperial College London Medical students. Given our close links with Orthopaedics, Podiatry and Radiology, there are opportunities to learn from a truly multi-disciplinary team.

Please email Dr. Jonathan Korgaonkar (jkorgaonkar@nhs.net) if you would like further information.