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Sport and Exercise Medicine

From elite athletes who choose to use the NHS, to recreational athletes and weekend warriors, the Sport and Exercise Medicine dietitian is a part of the multi-disciplinary team who together work to manage injury and illness in sport and exercise at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. 

What to expect 

The team maintains a  patient-centred approach to nutritional advice, with respect to :

  • fuelling for recovery and rehabilitation incl. RED-S 
  • fuelling for demands of sport /specific events  

Who we work with

A collaborative approach to nutritional advice is offered, alongside other members of  the multi-disciplinary team, which includes: 

  • consultants
  • senior specialist doctors 
  • specialist physiotherapists 
  • specialist podiatrists

How to be referred

Referrals are supported via the outpatient and SEM team only.

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Last reviewed: 18 November 2025