LivingCare offers advanced Sports MRI scanning services, ensuring precise and non-invasive imaging for sports injuries. Our rapid reporting helps athletes quickly receive tailored care and recovery solutions.
A sports MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) scan is a highly advanced diagnostic tool that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of the body's internal structures. It is particularly effective for identifying injuries to bones, joints, ligaments, and soft tissues.
Sports MRI scans are invaluable for athletes, offering precise and non-invasive imaging to diagnose conditions, plan treatments, and monitor recovery progress. This makes them a critical component in ensuring optimal care for sports-related injuries.
A sports MRI scan involves the following steps:
The procedure is painless and can take 20-60 minutes, depending on the area being scanned and the complexity of the imaging required.
Sports MRI scans are extremely safe as they do not use radiation. However, some potential risks include:
No recovery time is necessary after a standard sports MRI scan. If contrast dye was used, drinking plenty of water can help flush it from your system. Follow-up appointments will be scheduled to discuss your results and any recommended treatments.
A sports MRI scan typically takes 20-60 minutes, depending on the complexity of the imaging.
Yes, unless you were sedated for the procedure. In such cases, arrange for someone to drive you home.
At LivingCare, we aim to provide rapid reporting, with most results available within 24-48 hours.
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Speak to our teamYou can receive this treatment at any one of the locations below.
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Get in Touch
Call us on Leeds 0113 2494655 or Sheffield 0114 7005811 or use our online booking form to send your enquiry. Let us know your preferred appointment type, either virtual or face to face, and we will work to find a time that suits you.
We Arrange Your Appointment
If you filled out our online booking form, one of our team will contact you within 2 hours with available appointment options. Once your appointment is booked, you will receive an email confirmation with all the details you need.
Attend Your Appointment
Attend your appointment at your chosen time, either virtually or in person, with one of our highly qualified consultants. If your appointment requires a written report, this will be prepared and sent to you within 48 hours.
Aftercare and Follow-Up
If you need any further tests, treatment or follow-up, we will help arrange these for you. If you require a copy of your report or images, please let us know and we will send these promptly.
You can receive this treatment from one of the consultants listed below.
Explore the various options available for this treatment.
With our self-pay service, there are no waiting lists - consultations are offered within 24 hours, with treatment within a week. All costs, including tests or scans, are quoted upfront with no obligation to proceed. Visit our Prices page for full details.
If using medical insurance, contact your provider to confirm coverage for all treatment stages before your first appointment. You’ll need a referral letter from your GP for a private procedure at The LivingCare Group. Once you have it, either you or your GP can book your first appointment with us.