Achieve peak performance and lasting wellness with expert, evidence-based care.

Founded by Dr Bevin McCartan, The Player’s Clinic delivers elite-level sport and exercise medicine tailored to your individual goals. With over 15 years’ experience in professional sport, Dr McCartan provides personalised assessment, cutting-edge treatments and rehabilitation plans to help you recover quickly, move freely and perform at your best.

Whether you’re managing a musculoskeletal injury, returning to activity, or looking to optimise your fitness, health and overall wellbeing – The Player’s Clinic offers the specialist support you need to stay active, strong and injury-free.

Why Choose The Player’s Clinic?

At The Player’s Clinic Health Centre, we combine cutting-edge facilities with expert, compassionate care to help you recover and perform at your best. Our team goes beyond treatment, we partner with you to create a positive, personalised experience that supports your goals, from pain relief to peak performance.

Dr. Bevin McCartan is the founder of The Player’s Clinic. She qualified as a doctor in 2003 and worked as an orthopaedic surgeon for eight years before transitioning to emergency medicine, where she practised for six years. Dr. McCartan later joined the prestigious London Sport and Exercise Medicine training program. They have worked with multiple premiership football and rugby clubs, most notably Liverpool FC, where they served as the Head of Academy Medical and Fitness Services and did a season as First Team Club Doctor.

Dr. McCartan’s education and qualifications include:

• FFSEM (Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine), 2021
• MFSEM (Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine), 2019
• MRCEM (Royal College of Emergency Medicine), 2017
• MRCSEd (Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh), 2009
• MB BCh BaO (Queens University, Belfast), 2003
• ATMMiF certified 
• PHICIS certified
• Educational Supervisor course
• MSK Ultrasound trained

Care for athletes and individuals alike

Dr McCartan has held roles with Liverpool FC, Fulham FC, the England Football Association, NFL, Harlequins Rugby and the London Marathon, offering expert care for complex injuries and fitness recovery.

Dr. McCartan’s extensive experience and qualifications contribute to their expertise in the field of sports and exercise medicine, providing exceptional care at The Player’s Clinic.

Holistic, Tailored care for your health

The clinic combines physical, mental and lifestyle factors to create  personalised care plans. Advanced modalities like ultrasound and shockwave therapy enhance recovery and long-term wellness.

In-Person or virtual care for all patients

Available at locations across the UK or virtually for international patients, The Player’s Clinic ensures expert care for anyone looking to improve their health and performance.

Medical Care for Musculoskeletal Injuries and Conditions

At The Player’s Clinic, we provide expert medical care for musculoskeletal injuries and conditions, combining advanced diagnostic tools with years of experience in trauma and rehabilitation. Our services are designed to address a wide range of musculoskeletal concerns, from acute injuries to chronic conditions. We see and offer:

• Comprehensive Assessments: Detailed evaluations to diagnose injuries and conditions, including imaging and functional tests.
• Treatment Plans: Tailored approaches for rehabilitation, pain management, and injury prevention.
• Sport-Specific Care: Specialised services for athletes, including injury prevention and recovery strategies, as well as pitchside care for sports injuries.
• Post-Surgery Rehabilitation: Ongoing care to support recovery and restore function after surgery.
• Pre-Signing and Transfer Medicals
• Sports injuries diagnosis and treatment
• Stress injuries management
• Growth-related injuries management
• Treatment of musculoskeletal injuries/pain
• Women’s health in relation to sport
• Complex injuries
• Elite sport
• Paediatric injuries
• Soft tissue injuries
• Lumbar spine disorders
• Osteoarthritis
• Chronic injuries
• Complex injuries
• Concussion
• Neural therapy

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

1. Who is The Player’s Clinic suitable for?
The Player’s Clinic welcomes individuals at all levels, from weekend warriors and fitness enthusiasts to elite athletes, who are seeking specialist care for musculoskeletal injuries, performance optimisation or active wellness. Whether you’re recovering from an injury or aiming to raise your fitness and health game, we can support you.

2. What kinds of conditions and goals can you help with?
We specialise in identifying and treating musculoskeletal injuries and conditions (e.g., tendon issues, joint pain, post-injury rehabilitation) as well as helping with broader wellness goals such as improving movement quality, recovering faster, boosting performance and staying injury-free. Our focus is on helping you move well today and perform better tomorrow.

3. What does the process look like when I become a patient?
You’ll start with a comprehensive assessment by our lead clinician, Dr Bevin McCartan (with 15+ years in elite sport). From there we’ll create a personalised treatment and rehabilitation plan tailored to your situation, goals and lifestyle. This may include diagnostic imaging, hands-on therapy, guided exercises, performance insights and ongoing review to track your progress.

4. How quickly can I expect results and return to activity?
While every individual’s situation is unique, our approach emphasises fast, effective recovery and safe return to activity. Because we combine evidence-based treatments, performance-oriented planning and individualised care, you will often see meaningful improvement within weeks. with the aim of returning to your active lifestyle with confidence, not just stable but better.

5. I’m not a professional athlete – is this service still for me?
Absolutely. Our roots are in elite sport, which means we have high-level expertise, but our care is designed for everyone. Whether you’re a busy woman juggling work and workouts, a weekend athlete, or returning to exercise after a break or injury, we adapt our plans to fit your life, schedule and goals. You’ll get specialist care, without needing to be “pro-level”.

Dr. Bevin McCartan works from:

The Wilmslow Hospital, Alderley Road, Wilmslow, UK

The OrthTeam Centre, OHM Building, Didsbury Technology Park, 168 Barlow Moor Rd, Manchester M20 2ZA

Location

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  Olwen Mair (Opti-Mum)

  a week ago

  My disappointment following my partner James’s appointment this morning with Dr Ahmed, who administered steroid injections into two sites of his right shoulder joint. Dr Ahmed arrived after us and appeared unprepared and rushed. His bedside manner was frankly poor, he attempted small talk during the procedure, but it became clear he was not listening, which made the interaction uncomfortable rather than reassuring. I would have preferred silence and focus given the nature of the injections. Most concerningly, at the end of the appointment, he left the room abruptly without offering any advice or aftercare information. His lovely friendly assistant Karen, had to call him back in, and even then he re-entered while texting on his phone, without eye contact or professionalism. His only comment was, “Don’t do anything for three days.” As someone who is autistic, I found his manner particularly difficult, it felt dismissive, insincere, and not at all what I would expect from a private hospital experience.

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  Peter Jackson

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  The experience started with good parking facilities followed by entry to a smart establishment staffed by pleasant, helpful persons. I was terribly nervous at first but my Consultant, Dr Stephanie Ogden, soon settled me down before delivering a comprehensive examination / consultation. I have no negative points to raise about the establishment. I do believe, however, that the overarching effect of the visit derived from the truly exceptional care delivered by the Consultant and, as a result, I feel entirely satisfied with the process.