FASIC Sports Physiotherapy Clinic, Edinburgh

FASIC Sports Physiotherapy Clinic, Edinburgh

• Fitness Assessment And Sports Injuries Centre
• Opening Hours, Appointments And Enquiries
• Quotes About FASIC

Fitness Assessment And Sports Injuries Centre

FASIC is the CSE's very own sports medicine physiotherapy centre based in Edinburgh. Established in 1988, FASIC is recognised as Scotland 's premier multi-disciplinary sports injuries & physiotherapy clinic, and one of the largest and best in the UK . FASIC employs an extensive team of highly qualified and experienced chartered physiotherapists, doctors, podiatrists and sports masseurs, who are dedicated to supporting anyone who is involved in sport or exercise, and at every level.

• FASIC is one of the leading providers of physiotherapy & clinical care to athletes in the Scottish Institute of Sport, and several of its area institutes.

• Working within Edinburgh University allows access to up-to-date sports science research, lecturing commitments to students, and pre/post graduate medical practitioners help keep FASIC at the cutting edge of sports physiotherapy.

• Overseen by medical director, Dr. Ken MacKenzie, who has worked within elite sport since 1988. This included six years as physician to the senior Scottish rugby team and a further ten years with the A and age group teams. He is currently the medical officer for Snowsport GB.

• Graham Lawson and John Keating, are orthopaedic consultants based in Edinburgh and are specialists in sports medicine. Both Surgeons offer a vast array of experience in both orthopaedics and surgical procedures and have had extensive dealing with all levels of athletes from recreational to professional and those who have achieved their Olympic dream.
Tom Beattie is a consultant in paediatric emergency medicine, with a special interest in paediatric sports medicine. He has worked with the SRU at age group and senior level.

* If you require any imaging such as an X-ray or MRI scan this is provided by Errington Associates with whom we have a very close working relationship. They are Scotland's premier independent medical imaging specialists in the field of sports injuries, providing us with high quality X-ray, ultrasound, MRRI, CT, DEXA and whole body scans and are utilized by the British Olympic Association and National Governing Bodies throughout the UK.

•Facilities have been used by the All Blacks 2006, Argentinean Pumas, and South Africa Rugby Squads.

FASIC facilities are on the main level and Disabled Toilets are available. Please note that some of the doors are quite narrow and assistance might be required.

FASIC Physiotherapy Opening Hours, Appointments And Enquiries

FASIC opening hours can be found here. Any appointments or enquiries should be made through the FASIC reception.

FASIC is recognised by all major medical insurance companies.

Quotes About FASIC

Shirley Webb, Olympian (Hammer):

"Training full time for athletics it is inevitable that injuries will arise. FASIC always go over and above the call of duty to ensure I am back to full fitness as soon as possible. For 5 years I have used FASIC to prevent major injury from when I first became a hammer thrower all the way to competing in the Olympic Games."

Kirsty Balfour, Commonwealth Games (Swimming) Silver Medalist (2006):

"I have been coming here for 5 years and have seen a great improvement in my performance due to the help and support from all the staff at the clinic, especially from core work and flexibility."

Alain Baxter, Olympian (Alpine Skiing):

"FASIC displays real commitment to elite athletes. Their physiotherapy expertise is second to none and I am certain my return to world class competition was accelerated by the overall support and excellent sports specific rehab programme I received."

Finlay Mickel, Olympian (Alpine Skiing)

"The staff and facilities at FASIC are world class. As an athlete I
never want for anything more and feel fully recovered after every
injury, big or small. The clear approach used by staff leaves me with
more understanding for my body every time I leave. Thanks for the help."

Michael Leonard, (Hockey) National Level

"FASIC's knowledge of the sport, their dedication and genuine interest in players makes them unique as a team in physiotherapy. As a hockey player playing at national level I feel FASIC returns us to sport as fast as is practically possible through individualised rehabilitation programmes."