LivingCare's sports X-ray services provide fast, accurate imaging for athletes, enabling timely diagnosis and treatment. Our expert team ensures a seamless process with rapid reporting.
A sports X-ray is a diagnostic imaging procedure used to examine bones and joints for injuries commonly sustained during physical activities. These can include fractures, dislocations, and other structural issues affecting an athlete's performance or recovery. X-rays are a non-invasive and quick way to provide clear skeletal system images, aiding in swift diagnosis and treatment planning.
Sports X-rays are invaluable for athletes of all levels, from professionals to recreational enthusiasts. They help ensure accurate diagnosis, enable timely intervention, and minimise downtime.
A sports X-ray uses a small dose of ionising radiation to capture detailed images of the bones and joints. The process involves:
The procedure typically takes only a few minutes and is painless, making it ideal for assessing acute sports injuries.
Sports X-rays are generally very safe. However, as with any procedure involving radiation, there is a minimal risk of exposure. LivingCare uses the lowest effective radiation dose to ensure patient safety.
As X-rays are non-invasive, no recovery period is required. Patients can usually resume normal activities immediately after the procedure. If the X-ray reveals an injury, your healthcare provider will guide you on the appropriate treatment and recovery plan.
The actual X-ray exposure lasts just a fraction of a second. The entire appointment typically takes 10-15 minutes, including positioning and capturing multiple views if necessary. More complex studies involving contrast materials may take up to 30-60 minutes. Results for urgent cases can often be provided immediately, with comprehensive reports available within 24 hours.
Yes, as the procedure is non-invasive and does not require sedation, you can drive home immediately afterwards.
At LivingCare, we aim for rapid reporting; most results are available within 24 hours, and urgent cases may be reviewed even faster.
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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.