Fortius Clinic has today announced an official partnership with the Rugby Players Association (RPA).  The RPA is the representative body and collective voice of professional rugby players in England, with more than 800 male and female current players and more than 400 former players. They support, promote and protect the interest of members throughout their careers and retirement transition.

Founded in 2009 by clinicians, Fortius Clinic is the UK’s single largest orthopaedic group with an international reputation in sports injury treatment. Fortius Clinic is already the preferred clinic of choice for many premier league football and rugby clubs, and is a recognised FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence. As part of this partnership, Fortius Clinic will be supporting RPA members through their professional careers and during transition into retirement from professional sport.

Jim McAvoy, Chief Executive, Fortius Clinic said; “Fortius provides extensive medical and surgical care to many professional rugby players and teams and we look forward to developing a long-standing partnership with the RPA through which their members will have access to world-class orthopaedic and musculoskeletal care”

Gaia Bursell, RPA's Head of Commercial, said: "We are thrilled to have Fortius on board as an RPA partner. The physicality of the modern game means the need for top class medical support is vital to our members, therefore having access to such a reputable orthopaedic group is key to ensure the longevity of their health both during and after their careers.” 

ENDS.

For more information please contact Holly Wilkinson, Head of Marketing: holly.wilkinson@fortiusclinic.com

About Fortius Clinic.

Fortius Clinic was launched in 2009 by a group of consultants who set out to create a centre of excellence in the field of orthopaedic and musculoskeletal (MSK) healthcare. After 11 years of organic growth, Fortius is the largest single group of orthopaedic and MSK consultants in Europe, with more than 80 leading specialists, and ranks among the top 20 orthopaedic groups in the world. It operates three outpatient and diagnostic clinics in central London, as well as the Fortius Surgical Centre and a a specialist Joint Replacement Centre in partnership with Bupa.

Accredited ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission in 2019, Fortius is committed to providing excellent outcomes in orthopaedic and MSK treatment with the highest standard of compassionate nursing care. An accredited FIFA Centre of Excellence, many of Fortius’ consultants hold eminent positions in elite sport, and Fortius takes care of more elite athletes, clubs and teams than any other provider in Europe.