Pro Sports Medicine offers a medical-led weight loss and wellbeing clinic using prescription-only medications including tirzepatide and semaglutide, supporting patients before and after orthopaedic surgery.

Our approach focuses on improving metabolic health, reducing joint load, and optimising recovery — not rapid or cosmetic weight loss.

Why Weight Management Matters in Orthopaedic Care

Excess body weight is a recognised contributor to:

• Increased joint pain and mechanical stress

• Higher surgical risk and complication rates

• Slower rehabilitation and recovery

• Reduced long-term outcomes following joint or spinal surgery

For many patients, clinically supervised weight loss ahead of surgery can improve mobility, reduce pain, and support a smoother post-operative journey.

Prescription Weight Loss Injections Available in Cardiff

At Pro Sports Medicine Cardiff, we prescribe the following GLP-1 based medications where clinically appropriate:

Tirzepatide

(Zepbound® / Mounjaro®)

Tirzepatide is a once-weekly injectable medication that works on appetite regulation and metabolic pathways to:

• Reduce hunger and food cravings

• Increase feelings of fullness

• Support significant, sustained weight loss in suitable patients

Medications are prescription-only and supplied only following a full medical assessment.

Pre-Operative Weight Loss & Surgical Optimisation

For suitable patients, tirzepatide or semaglutide may form part of a pre-surgical optimisation plan, helping to:

• Achieve safe weight reduction before orthopaedic surgery

• Reduce stress on hips, knees, ankles and spine

• Improve physical readiness for rehabilitation

• Lower peri-operative risk where possible

Where appropriate, we can work alongside your orthopaedic consultant or surgical pathway.

Supporting Post-Surgical Wellbeing & Recovery

Weight management remains important after surgery. In selected cases, ongoing treatment may help support:

• Long-term weight control following joint replacement or spinal surgery

• Reduced load on healing joints

• Improved energy levels and general wellbeing

• Maintenance of healthy lifestyle changes alongside physiotherapy

All treatment is regularly reviewed to ensure it supports recovery, rehabilitation and long-term outcomes.

A Medical-Led Weight Loss Clinic in Cardiff

Our service is delivered within a clinically governed medical environment, offering:

• Comprehensive medical consultation and assessment

• Suitability screening and risk evaluation

• Ongoing monitoring and dose titration

• Integration with physiotherapy, rehabilitation and lifestyle advice

• Clear clinical governance and prescribing standards

This is not a commercial slimming service — it is a medical programme aligned with orthopaedic health and performance.