What is Sports Medicine?
Helping You Move Better, Live Better
If you're struggling with pain or a lingering injury that's difficult to identify or just won't improve, where do you turn for help? Whether you're dealing with a long-term condition like arthritis or recovering from an unexpected injury, Sport and Exercise Medicine (SEM) offers specialist support tailored to you.
MBBS BSc MSc MRCEM PGCert FFSEM
Dr Sam Botchey
My goal is to help you return to the activities that bring you joy, whether that’s staying active with your family, managing arthritis to move more freely, or pursuing sports such as running, rugby, skiing, or even something adventurous like kite surfing or trapeze.
If you’re ready to take control of your pain and movement, I’m here to guide you every step of the way. Together, we’ll create a personalised plan that addresses your unique needs, helping you live better, healthier, and pain-free.
SEM is a relatively new medical speciality in the UK, which means Sports Physicians like me are few and far between. My focus is on helping people regain comfortable, pain-free movement - whether you're a seasoned athlete or simply looking to enjoy life without being held back by discomfort.
In the past, if you suffered an injury - such as a badly sprained ankle - or were managing a chronic condition, you might have found yourself navigating a confusing maze of treatment options. For example, you may have gone to A&E, ruled out a fracture, and been sent home with advice to "rest and take painkillers".
But if you're eager to get back to your favourite activities - whether it's walking in the park, playing with your grandchildren, or training for a marathon - that advice often feels incomplete.
Even with excellent treatment, returning to comfortable movement and daily activities can sometimes feel like an uphill battle. In some cases, surgery may be suggested, or you may be told to stop certain activities altogether.
But there’s another way: Sports and Exercise Medicine.
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
MBBS - Medical Degree (MD) - Hull York Medical School
BSc - Sport & Exercise Science (1st Class Honours) - Hull York Medical School
MSc - Sport, Medicine Exercise and Health - University College London
PGCert - Musculoskeletal Ultrasound - University of East London (Distinction)
MRCEM - Membership of Royal College of Emergency Medicine
FFSEM - Fellow of Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine
GMC Specialist Register for Sport & Exercise Medicine
My passions lie in treating sports injuries, overuse conditions, and soft tissue issues for both children and adults, alongside helping those with chronic pain and degenerative conditions like osteoarthritis reclaim their mobility.
I am a strong advocate for non-surgical management, and I believe in empowering patients with clear diagnoses and personalised care to get them back to the sports and activities they love.
With a distinction in musculoskeletal ultrasound, I expertly uses this technique to diagnose and treat injuries, providing cutting-edge, patient-focused care.
Sports Injuries
Overuse conditions
Ultrasound
Osteoarthritis
Non-surgical management
Soft tissue
