At The Doctors Practice, our Performance Medicine Clinic in Birmingham helps athletes, fitness enthusiasts and high-performing individuals optimise their health, improve performance, and reduce the risk of injury.
Led by Dr Bik and Dr Rinku, our clinic combines sports medicine, preventative healthcare, lifestyle medicine, and advanced diagnostics to provide a complete understanding of your physical performance and overall wellbeing. Whether you are training for a marathon, competing professionally, returning from injury, or simply looking to improve your fitness and longevity, we provide personalised assessments and evidence-based strategies to help you perform at your best.
Our approach goes beyond treating injuries. We focus on identifying factors that may be limiting performance, including metabolic health, cardiovascular fitness, recovery, nutrition, inflammation, hormonal balance, and training load. Through comprehensive testing and tailored recommendations, we help you maximise performance, enhance recovery, and maintain long-term health.
Three steps from first contact to a clear plan — most appointments are available the same day.
Book online, call, or WhatsApp for a same-day appointment — in clinic, by video or at home.
Attend a consultation with a GP to discuss your needs or book a sports performance package.
Following or during your GP appointment, receive the bespoke tests you need.
Our most comprehensive assessment package for athletes, designed by experienced doctors to provide detailed insights into your physical condition.
1. Essential Physical Examination
2. Blood Tests and Performance Assessments
Comprehensive tests to optimise fitness, recovery, and health:
3. Personalised Consultation
Your results will be reviewed in detail with Dr. Rinku or Dr. Bik, who will provide:
Our Performance Medicine Clinic supports individuals at every stage of their health and fitness journey.
We can help:
Dr Bik and Dr Rinku take a proactive and preventative approach, helping identify potential issues before they impact performance or lead to injury.
Every assessment is tailored to your sport, training goals, fitness level and health concerns.
Your appointment begins with a detailed discussion covering:
We evaluate key areas that influence athletic performance, including:
Depending on your goals and requirements, your assessment may include:
Following your assessment, Dr Bik or Dr Rinku will provide:
Regular reviews can help track progress, monitor biomarkers, and ensure your training programme supports both performance and long-term health.
Expert assessment and guidance for sports-related injuries, helping support recovery and reduce the risk of recurrence.
Comprehensive evaluations designed to identify opportunities to improve endurance, recovery, strength, and overall performance.
Detailed analysis of key performance biomarkers including:
Cardiovascular assessments to ensure safe participation in sport and identify potential cardiac risk factors.
Regular health reviews and testing to track progress, monitor recovery, and optimise training outcomes.
Assessment of the impact of sports supplements, muscle-building supplements, and high-performance nutrition plans on your overall health.
Fast access to diagnostic imaging when required, including:
Tailored recommendations focused on:
Dr Bik and Dr Rinku provide extensive expertise in preventative medicine, sports health, and performance optimisation.
We understand the unique demands placed on athletes and active individuals, allowing us to provide practical, goal-focused advice.
Access comprehensive assessments and state-of-the-art diagnostics from a single Birmingham clinic.
We consider every aspect of your health, lifestyle, recovery, and training programme to deliver truly personalised recommendations.
Our proactive approach helps identify risk factors early, supporting long-term health and reducing the likelihood of injury.
Evening and weekend appointments are available to fit around training schedules, work commitments, and competitions.
Based in Edgbaston, we support athletes and active individuals across:
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£69 GP Consultation
A short introduction to the doctors who’ll be looking after you.
Over 20 years’ medical experience, including extensive NHS experience, with a special interest in men’s health and preventive medicine. Known for thorough, unhurried consultations and a personalised approach to care.
Over 20 years of medical experience, including many years within the NHS, with a special interest in women’s health, menopause, hormonal wellbeing and healthy ageing. Known for her warm, personalised approach and clear explanations.
This service is ideal for both professional athletes and recreational sports enthusiasts aiming to enhance performance, prevent injuries, or manage training effectively.
An Athlete’s ECG evaluates heart function under stress, tailored to the cardiovascular demands of athletes, helping detect any conditions that could impact performance.
Lung function tests measure respiratory efficiency, crucial for high-intensity sports, allowing tailored recommendations to improve oxygen intake and stamina.
Yes, we offer tailored advice based on biomarker analysis and your overall assessment, including dietary and recovery strategies to support energy and muscle repair.
We recommend assessments at the start of the training season and periodically throughout the year, based on activity intensity and health needs.
Yes, our tests help identify potential risks, enabling us to create personalised plans for joint support, strength training, and flexibility exercises to reduce injury risks.
The package typically requires 1-2 hours, including consultation, tests, and assessments. Some results may take a few days, with a follow-up consultation to review them.
Absolutely. We can align our recommendations with your training plan to ensure a safe, effective, and performance-enhancing program.
Our Edgbaston clinic serves clients throughout Birmingham and surrounding areas, including Birmingham City Centre, Harborne, Sutton Coldfield, Solihull, Four Oaks, Moseley, Kings Heath, Jewellery Quarter, Bournville, Digbeth, West Bromwich and more.
Book a 20-minute consultation initially to discuss your athletic needs and goals with our doctors. They will assess your requirements and recommend the best sports screening option for you. Alternatively, if you’re looking for a comprehensive assessment, you can book our full Signature Sports Health Screen online for detailed insights into your fitness and performance.
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