Neil Greig - Sports Therapist
TMI Dip, MSST, MHFST

Sports Therapy

Sports therapy is an aspect of healthcare specifically concerned with the prevention of injury and the rehabilitation of the athlete back to optimum level of functional, occupational and sport-specific fitness, regardless of age or ability.

The techniques employed by a sports therapist include:

  • Soft tissue and joint mobilisation
  • Spinal manipulation and mobilisation
  • Exercise rehabilitation
  • Sports massage
  • Electrotherapy
  • Biomechanical assessment

These techniques provide relief from such injuries and conditions as:

  • Ligament sprains
  • Muscular strains
  • Back pain
  • Overuse or degenerative conditions
  • Neural tension
  • Muscular tension
  • General sport-specific conditioning

Neil Greig - Sports Therapist
TMI Dip, MSST, MHFST

Neil Greig qualified as a sports therapist in 2004, through the English Football Association's medical headquarters in Lillishall, Shropshire, following 3 years of academic and practical study. Graduating with distinction in the treatment and management of sports injuries, Neil has gained considerable experience in the field of exercise rehabilitation through his early work placements with Oxford United Football Club and local semi-professional football clubs. Since then Neil has established himself as one of the areas leading sports therapists and now holds positions within Watford FC's youth academy, as Senior Sports Therapist to Oxford City FC and as a Football Association tutor.

As a member of The Society of Sports Therapists and Federation of Holistic Therapists Neil regularly attends continued professional development courses allowing him to maintain his appreciation of the latest research and treatments. In addition to his recent qualification as a remedial masseur Neil is currently completing a 3-year research degree through the University of Teesside.

Specialising in the treatment and rehabilitation of the musculoskeletal conditions, Neil has developed a number of effective techniques and treatments based on current research and excellent patient feedback.

Contact details

Appointments are available at Court Place Farm Stadium.
Contact Neil Greig directly. Tel: 07789 111395 or e.mail: n.greig05@tiscali.co.uk
Clinic times: Tuesday and Thursday 13:00 to 17:00

Appointments are also available through The Park Club on Milton Park in Abingdon from March 2006. Tel: 01235 206777.
Clinic times: Monday 17:00 to 21:00 and Friday 13:00 to 17:00