Sports Injury Ultrasound, Cardiff & South Wales
Self-refer. Consultant-led. Immediate results explained at your appointment.
sports injury scan
What's included for £260
- ✓Consultant Radiologist scan — results explained immediately
- ✓Written report within 24-48 hours
- ✓Digital scan images
- ✓Onward referral if needed
- ✓No GP referral required
Sports injury diagnosis
Same-week sports injury diagnosis with same-visit treatment options. We see tennis elbow, runner's knee, ankle sprains, hamstring tears, rotator cuff problems and more.
Muscle tears
Grade 1-3 with size, location, prognosis.
Tendon injuries
Tendinopathy, partial & full tears.
Ligament sprains
Acute and chronic injuries with dynamic stress testing.
Joint effusions
Fluid in any joint.
Bursitis
Common in sports overuse.
Stress reactions
Some bony stress changes visible.
Vascular & nerve injury
Less common but assessed.
Return-to-sport planning
Recovery time & rehab guidance.
Common sports injuries
What we commonly find
Sports injuries are almost always soft-tissue — tendons, ligaments, muscles — which is exactly what ultrasound is best at.
Rotator cuff tear
Shoulder — throwing, swimming sports.
Tennis & golfer's elbow
Racket sports, golf, lifting.
Hamstring tear
Sprinting, kicking sports.
Calf strain (tennis leg)
Tennis, jumping, running over 40.
Plantar fasciitis & Achilles
Runners, triathletes.
Ankle ligament sprain
Football, netball, basketball.
If injection therapy (cortisone, PRP, hyaluronic acid) is appropriate, we can perform it in the same visit. Excellent for racket/jumping/lifting sports.
Preparation
How to prepare
No special prep. Just turn up ready to be examined — we work around the injured area.
If you can't put weight on the leg or move the joint, that's fine — we adapt the scan.
Your appointment, step by step
Arrive
Free parking at Penarth. 5-minute walk from Penarth railway station.
Meet your consultant
Brief chat about your symptoms and history. Ask any questions.
The scan (30 mins)
Lie on your back, warm gel applied to your abdomen. Consultant explains findings as they scan.
Immediate results
Your consultant explains the findings as they scan and again at the end — you leave knowing what's going on. Written report follows within 24-48 hours.
Had been waiting ages on the NHS to get a scan… so when I saw this service available on the high street I was surprised. Scan was organised for the same week, totally worth it. Actually got a diagnosis for once. Dr Junaid was very thorough and explained everything.
Transparent, all-inclusive
One simple price for a single-area scan. Combine with other scans in the same appointment for better value.
Sports Injury Ultrasound
- ✓Immediate results explained & written report in 24-48 hrs
- ✓Same-week appointment
- ✓No GP referral required
Bundle with another area
- ✓Two body areas in one appointment
- ✓Common combos available at booking
- ✓Save £160 vs two separate scans
All prices include consultation, scan, written report, digital images and any onward referral if required.
See what an abdomen ultrasound involves
Our patient information video walks you through how to prepare, what happens during the scan and what to expect afterwards. About 2 minutes long.
The playlist includes videos for Abdomen, Pelvis, Testicular, Neck, Lump, DVT, Groin and Steroid injections.
Our Penarth clinic
Patients travel to us from Cardiff, Newport, Bridgend, Barry, Caerphilly, Swansea and the Vale.
Common questions about sports injury ultrasound
How much does a sports injury ultrasound cost?
£260 all-inclusive.
Do I need a referral?
No — self-refer.
Same-day appointments?
Often available — sports injuries need fast diagnosis. Call 029 2199 9300.
Can I get treatment in the same visit?
Yes — if appropriate, we offer same-visit cortisone injection, PRP, hyaluronic acid, or barbotage. See injection therapy.
Ultrasound vs MRI for sports injuries?
Ultrasound is dynamic, fast, repeatable, excellent for tendons and muscles. MRI is best for cartilage, bone, deep structures (ACL, labrum, meniscus). Many sports injuries start with ultrasound; if more detail is needed we can advise on our private MRI.
How long until I can return to sport?
Depends on injury grade and location. Your consultant gives a specific recovery timeline based on the scan findings.
Do you do physio?
We do not offer physio directly but can recommend trusted physiotherapists for rehab.
Is the scan painful?
No — gentle probe pressure. We avoid the most tender area.
Is ultrasound safe?
Yes — no radiation.
Will I get a written report?
Yes — immediate verbal results plus written report in 24-48 hours.
Can ultrasound find ACL tears?
Limited — the ACL is deep inside the knee. We can see secondary signs (joint effusion) but MRI is the test of choice for ACL.
Where do I go?
Acorn Private Clinic at Penarth (CF64 2AD), 10 minutes from Cardiff.
Get the answers you need.
Self-refer for a private abdomen ultrasound — consultant-led, same-week, with immediate results explained at your appointment and a written report within 24-48 hours. £260 all-inclusive.