Sports rehabilitation clinic in Manchester blends innovation and tradition

A small clinic in central Manchester is building a reputation among athletes, professionals, and everyday people who want more from their recovery routine.

HEKAS is a space where sports science meets traditional Eastern practice and where the latest rehabilitation tools are used not just to treat injury but also to prevent it.

The founder, Sylar Tso, brings over 15 years of clinical experience to HEKAS, drawing on a career that has blended evidence-based sports rehabilitation with holistic practices focused on long-term wellbeing.

The result is a tailored, thoughtful approach, designed to work as hard for the 22-year-old footballer training for a big game as it does for the 52-year-old office worker with tight shoulders, poor posture, and stubborn back pain.

Sylar explained: “We work with a really wide range of people. Some are young, active, and want to stay at the top of their game. Others are starting to feel the effects of years sitting at a desk or being on their feet all day.

“Either way, our aim is the same - to help people move better, feel better, and build strength for the long term.”

At the heart of the HEKAS philosophy is a fusion of Western sports science and Eastern preventative care.

Where the West brings anatomical precision, musculoskeletal expertise, and injury-specific rehab, Eastern influences emphasise balance, long-term prevention, and treating the root cause.

At HEKAS, recovery isn’t limited to those nursing injuries. Many clients visit for sports massage in Manchester as part of a proactive approach to movement, mobility, and muscle care.

Whether you're preparing for a race, recovering after a tough session, or spending long hours on your feet, a tailored massage can support tissue health and