Imran Ul Haq is a highly experienced Consultant Physiotherapist and Diagnostic & Interventional Musculoskeletal Sonographer with over 25 years of experience in musculoskeletal and orthopaedic medicine, having qualified in 2001.
He is the Director and Clinical Lead at Physiocare, where he leads advanced musculoskeletal assessment and ultrasound-guided injection services. He specialises in diagnosing and treating joint, tendon, nerve, and spinal conditions using point-of-care ultrasound and minimally invasive image-guided procedures.
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Specialist in Ultrasound-Guided Injections:
Imran performs over 1,000 ultrasound-guided injections every year, making him one of the most experienced clinicians in the UK for interventional musculoskeletal procedures.
He provides targeted injection treatments for a wide range of conditions, including osteoarthritis, tendon disorders, nerve entrapments, and spinal pain, such as:
• Knee osteoarthritis and knee pain
• Hip osteoarthritis and hip pain
• Shoulder pain and frozen shoulder
• Rotator cuff injuries
• Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis)
• Golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis)
• Elbow osteoarthritis
• Wrist osteoarthritis and wrist pain
• Thumb CMC joint osteoarthritis (base of thumb arthritis)
• De Quervain’s tenosynovitis
• Trigger finger
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Sciatica and lumbar radicular pain
• Lower back pain and facet joint pain
• Neck pain and cervical spine pain
• Hip bursitis and trochanteric pain
• Ankle osteoarthritis
• Big toe (first MTP joint) osteoarthritis and hallux rigidus
• Morton’s neuroma
• Sports injuries and overuse conditions
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Advanced Diagnostic Ultrasound & Spinal Injection Expertise:
Imran is a qualified Diagnostic and Interventional MSK Sonographer from the University of Essex, using real-time point-of-care ultrasound to accurately diagnose musculoskeletal conditions and guide precise treatment.
He has undertaken advanced cadaveric training in ultrasound-guided spinal injections with SonoSkills, further enhancing his expertise in image-guided spinal and musculoskeletal interventions.
His training and experience allow highly accurate identification and treatment of:
• Spinal and facet joint pain
• Nerve root irritation and radicular pain
• Joint degeneration and osteoarthritis
• Tendon and ligament injuries
• Nerve entrapments
• Complex musculoskeletal pain presentations
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Specialist Injection Treatments:
Imran provides a full range of advanced musculoskeletal injection therapies, including:
• Corticosteroid injections
• Hyaluronic acid injections (Cingal)
• Arthrosamid hydrogel injections
• Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy
• Nerve hydrodissection
• Ultrasound-guided spinal and facet joint injections
• Joint aspiration procedures
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Qualifications & Professional Memberships:
• Consultant Physiotherapist (qualified 2001)
• Independent and Supplementary Prescriber (2021)
• Diploma in Musculoskeletal Medicine (Faculty of Sports and Exercise Medicine UK)
• Diplomate Member, Faculty of Sports and Exercise Medicine (UK)
• Member, Society of Orthopaedic Medicine (since 2011)
• MSK Sonography training, University of Essex
• Cadaveric ultrasound-guided injection training (SMUG – Sports Medicine Ultrasound Group)
• Advanced cadaveric spinal injection training (SonoSkills)
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NHS Experience:
Imran has worked extensively within the NHS as an Extended Scope Physiotherapist and First Contact Practitioner, managing complex musculoskeletal and orthopaedic cases and working within multidisciplinary teams.
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Patient-Focused Approach:
Imran combines advanced diagnostic imaging with evidence-based treatment to deliver precise, minimally invasive care focused on:
• Pain reduction
• Improved mobility
• Restored function
• Return to work, sport, and daily activity
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Why Patients Choose Imran:
• 25+ years of musculoskeletal experience
• 1,000+ ultrasound-guided injections per year
• Specialist in osteoarthritis and musculoskeletal injections across all major joints
• Advanced diagnostic ultrasound and spinal intervention training
• NHS and private sector senior clinical experience
• Evidence-based, image-guided precision treatment approach
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Outside of Clinical Practice:
Outside of work, Imran maintains a healthy work-life balance and enjoys spending time with his family, playing cricket, and outdoor running.