Injuries are the most inevitable part of any sports events and all of us have encountered at least one injury in the course of our life. Professional athletes who play games on regular basis are more prone to injuries and the severity of the same vary from case to case. Although the causes of sports injuries are many, one should never consider any of the symptoms lightly and should seek professional consultation. Dr Mark Wotherspoon is one such reliable sports medicine consultant who has been popular in offering the best outcomes to professional athletes as well as occasionally ones.

About the Consultant

It was in 1985 when Dr Mark finished his training at the George’s Hospital. After working in the medical stream of Rheumatology, Orthopaedics and A&E, he got his vocational training in 1991. The year 1992 gave his diploma in Sports and Exercise Medicine and since then he started developing an interest in sports medicine. Post that, he started working as a Principal in General Medical Practice and it continued till 2010.

Publications and Lectures

Along with offering exceptional medical solutions to athletes, the doctor also launched several publications and given lectures on numerous occasions. Have a look at some of them in the section below.

• CPD presentations at the Hampshire Clinic, Sarum Road, Wimbledon Clinics, Circle Reading Hospitals and Wessex Nuffield
• Published article in BJSM (renowned journal of sports and Exercise Medicine) – Pilot Study on the Radiofrequency denervation of the inguinal ligament for the treatment of ‘Sportsman’s Hernia’- April 2013 Volume 47 Issue 6 Pg 380
• He delivers lectures on a national level at regular course of time

Appointments of the Doctor

With some exceptional range of knowledge and tremendous experience in dealing with different types of injuries, Dr Mark now holds appointments with numerous organizations. Let’s have a look at some of his recent and present appointments.

• Consultant in Sports, Exercise and Musculoskeletal Medicine and founder of SEM clinic at The Wessex Nuffield Hospital, Southampton and in The Hampshire Clinic.
• Consultant in Sports Exercise and Musculoskeletal Medicine at Wimbledon Clinics, Parkside Hospital.
• Medical Officer for England’s National Cricket team, Southampton Football Club, Ladies European Golf Tour.
• Regional Representative for Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine
• Hon Consultant in SEM at the North Hampshire Hospital, Basingstoke

Memberships with Imminent Societies

• FSEM
• BAESM
• RSM
• Doping Control Officer for UK Sports 1992-1997
• Member of the British Olympic Medical Committee 1993-2010

Why Choose Dr Mark Wotherspoon?

With such a high repute and significant association with some of the leading organizations, Dr Mark has become a reliable name when it comes to healing sports injuries. The kind of approach he follows for healing injuries is highly effective for the patients. He has the potential in offering full recovery from injuries in record set of time, given the patient has to abide by each and every advice given by the doctor. Book an appointment to get rid of the acute pain because of the injury.