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Dr Rahul Lakhera is an MSK doctor at The Wharfedale Clinic offering private MSK consultations consisting of an assessment, diagnosis and intervention.

Rahul graduated in Medicine from the University of Nottingham in 2007, following which he moved to West Yorkshire for his junior doctor years. Rotations in rheumatology and A&E shaped his early interest in musculoskeletal medicine. After completing his GP training in 2012 he developed a career combining General Practice with jobs in elite sport. In 2016 he completed a Diploma in Sports and Exercise Medicine at The University of Bath. Previous jobs in sport and musculoskeletal medicine include:

• Club Doctor Bradford Bulls RLFC, 2014-15
• Academy and Assistant First Team Doctor Leeds United FC, 2015-2019
• GP with a Specialist Interest in Musculoskeletal Medicine with Connect Health for Wakefield NHS, 2017-2018
• U18s match day doctor for Leeds United FC, 2020-21

He has been working as a GP and Musculoskeletal Clinical Lead for One Medical Group in the NHS in Leeds since 2018 . He's also continued his involvement in elite sport as academy doctor for Hull City FC since 2021 and occasional match day doctor for rugby league clubs in Super League and the Championship. He has been a member of the British Association of Sports Medicine (BASEM) since 2017.

With a keen interest in Progressive Medicine and root causes of chronic problems, Rahul will develop sustainable management plans to address the multiple systems that interact with musculoskeletal presentations.

Main services provided by Dr Rahul Lakhera:

• Musculoskeletal consultations for musculoskeletal injuries and disorders of all causes (e.g. conditions arising through trauma, occupational or sport and exercise pursuits and degenerative conditions)
• Diagnosis and treatment plans
• Landmark and ultrasound guided injections of joints and soft tissues with Corticosteroid or Hyaluronic Acid (viscosupplements)
• Caudal epidural injections
• Prolotherapy
• Acupuncture – Western and Chinese Methods
• Shockwave therapy
• Provides services to patients of all ages