On Sunday 20th May a record 40,000 runners will to take to the streets to take part in the Great Manchester Run. It is in its tenth year and whilst there will be plenty of aching muscles and sore feet amongst the competitors millions of pounds will be raised for charity.
It was recently reported that 79% of runners suffer some sort of injury every year. Is there a better way of running that can reduce running injuries? Hence the question, is there a right and a wrong way to run?
Watching the London marathon last week made me think of this question. Thousands of people (and the odd honey monster) of all shapes and sizes ran the 26 miles and 385 yards. Looking at some of these people (such as shadow chancellor Ed Balls) you would not say they looked fit.
As a 12 time medalist in the AAA Championships, 2011 European 3000m Indoor Champion and winner of the 2000 1st 1500m European cup (to name a few achievements), 38-year-old Helen Clitheroe from Preston is no stranger to the world of athletics. Continue reading
In February, Lewis Moses became the National Indoor 1500m Champion. Now, the 25-year-old has a chance to be a part of London 2012. PhysioRoom.com catches up with him during his busy training schedule for more… Continue reading
PhysioRoom.com are to be guests at a special charity evening with a unique focus on Bowen Therapy. Continue reading
Last week I wrote about daft injuries picked up by footballers off the field. This week I thought I would broaden it out to all sports. Sportsmen are super fit and amazingly talented but they are also prone to do some stupid things on and off the field of play.
Recently the star striker of Manchester City, Sergio Aguero was injured and unavailable for selection. There is nothing odd in that you may think as footballers are always getting injured.
Having kicked a ball ever since I could stand up, the following blog chronicles my journey through ripping my ACL ligament and subsequent knee surgery and time away from my beloved game.
I will hopefully shed some light on what I went through to help others all the way to turning my injury into something positive. Continue reading
The goal celebration has become almost as important as the goal itself these days. Bobby Charlton would celebrate with a simple handshake with a team mate and Alan Shearer famously just lifted one arm. Continue reading
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