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Certified Centre of Excellence

Sozo Clinic Leeds

Certified Centre of Excellence: science-backed joint pain relief.
Sozo Clinic Leeds

Sozo Clinic Leeds is a Centre of Excellence

Sozo Clinic Leeds is recognised as a Certified Centre of Excellence within Joint Pain Freedom, for the safe, evidence-led use of Cingal, Monovisc and Orthovisc injection therapies, while also recommending additional selected complementary joint care options where appropriate.

The Centre of Excellence certification is awarded by Eos Active, the trusted UK partner for the treatments available, ensuring all products are genuine, UK-registered and sourced directly from the manufacturer.

What a Centre of Excellence means

Confidence in your treatment choices

Centres of Excellence follow clear clinical standards in training, product sourcing and safe delivery of care. This ensures treatment decisions are evidence-led and clinically appropriate.

Reassurance in product quality

Every product is genuine, UK-registered and sourced directly from the manufacturer through Eos Active, the trusted UK partner for the treatments available.
Joint Pain Freedom Certified Centre of Excellence

About Sam

BSc (Hons), MB.ChB, FRCS (Tr&Orth), Diploma Sports & Exercise Medicine (UK&I)

Sam Vollans is a subspecialist shoulder and elbow surgeon. After finishing his orthopaedic training in Yorkshire, he undertook further training in shoulder and elbow surgery, both within the UK and Europe – this time included working alongside three world-leading elbow surgeons.

His practice is exclusively upper limb and he has a specific interest in complex elbow surgery, including children’s and adolescent elbow complaints related to sports.

Mr Vollans established the Yorkshire Elbow Network and receives referrals for complex cases from all over Yorkshire and beyond.

He has worked with various elite gymnasts and racquet sports players treating elbow and shoulder problems in both adults and children.

Sam provides clear, evidence-led guidance at every stage, supporting you not only during treatment but throughout your longer-term joint care journey. If you would like to discuss your options, please contact the clinic directly.

Recommended treatment options

Not all hyaluronic acid injections and brands of treatment are the same. And not everyone needs an injection treatment for their joint pain. This centre takes an evidence-led approach to treating your pain and offers the clinically leading options with advice and care. This website is for guidance; please alwasy follow your healthcare professional’s advice.

A unique hybrid joint injection

Cingal for joint pain

Relief from joint pain, without rushing to surgery. If joint pain is starting to…
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A long-acting hyaluronic acid injection

Monovisc for joint pain

If joint pain is starting to limit your routine, exercise, or confidence in day-to-day…
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A trusted hyaluronic acid injection for smaller joints

Orthovisc for joint pain

If pain in your hands, fingers, wrists, or toes is starting to affect daily…
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Compression and bracing for trusted joint support

Compression support

If you have joint pain, swelling or instability, one of the simplest and most…
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A seated man with a cold compression cuff on his knee, connected to a therapy unit
Cold Compression Therapy - For Joints & Muscles

Cryo compression therapy

When a joint becomes irritated, whether from osteoarthritis, overuse, or surgery, the body increases…
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Staying active and staying involved

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Contact Sam at Sozo Clinic Leeds

Clear, evidence-led guidance at every stage, supporting you not only during treatment but throughout your longer-term joint care journey. If you would like to discuss your options, please contact the clinic directly.

SOZO Clinic - Leeds
7 Cottage Rd
Headingley, Leeds.
Leeds
LS6 4DD
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