Sports & Running Injury Treatment in the City of London
Whether you run, cycle, play football or train in the gym, the Thrive4Life Wellbeing Centre in the Lloyd’s Building, EC3, can help you recover from injury and get back to your sport. Appointments fit into a lunch break or before or after work.
What we treat
- Muscle strains and tears
- Ligament sprains, including ankle sprains
- Knee pain, including runner’s knee
- Achilles problems and shin pain
- Heel pain and plantar fasciitis
- Shoulder and elbow injuries
- Back and neck pain from sport
- Recovery after surgery
Who can help
- Physiotherapy: assessment, hands-on treatment and a rehabilitation programme to get you back to training safely. Our physiotherapists Laure Walter and Kurt Walker both have extensive sports injury experience.
- Osteopathy: hands-on treatment for joint and muscle problems.
- Sports massage: for muscle tension, before an event or during recovery from training.
- Podiatry: a biomechanical foot assessment, including gait analysis, for foot, ankle and lower-leg pain, with advice on footwear and orthotics.
Prices and insurance
Physiotherapy and osteopathy are £80 for 30 minutes and can be claimed on most private medical insurance. Sports massage starts at £55 for 30 minutes and a biomechanical foot assessment is £72. Massage and podiatry usually aren’t covered by insurance. See our full price list.
Where we are
The Thrive4Life Wellbeing Centre is in the Lloyd’s Building, One Lime Street, London EC3M 7HA, a few minutes’ walk from Bank, Monument, Fenchurch Street and Aldgate. We’re open Monday to Friday, 8am to 7pm, and you don’t need to work at Lloyd’s: we’ll arrange a visitor pass when you book. See how to find us.
Who you’ll see
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should I see for a sports injury?
For most injuries, start with a physiotherapist or osteopath. For foot, ankle or lower-leg pain linked to running, a podiatrist’s biomechanical assessment can help. For tight muscles without an injury, book a sports massage. If you’re not sure, call us on 020 7327 5341.
Can you help me get back to running?
Yes. Your physiotherapist will treat the injury and give you a step-by-step plan to build back up to your normal training.
Do you do gait analysis?
Yes. Our podiatrist’s Initial Biomechanical Foot Assessment (£72, 30 minutes) includes gait analysis, looking at your lower limb standing, lying and walking. See our podiatry page.
Should I have a sports massage before or after an event?
Either can help. A lighter massage in the days before an event can ease tension; a massage a day or two after helps recovery. Your therapist will advise on timing.
How much does sports injury treatment cost?
Physiotherapy and osteopathy are £80 for 30 minutes. Sports massage starts at £55 for 30 minutes. A biomechanical foot assessment is £72.
Can I claim on private medical insurance?
Yes, for physiotherapy and osteopathy, with most private medical insurers. Which insurers you can use depends on the practitioner; see the physiotherapy and osteopathy pages. Check with your insurer whether you need a GP referral or an authorisation number first.
Do I need to work at Lloyd’s to book?
No. Anyone can book. Tell us when you book and we’ll arrange a visitor pass; bring photo ID on the day. See how to find us.