Category Archives: Taping and Strapping

Rugby’s most shocking injuries

In a list of rough, tough sports rugby has to be high on the list. It is a hard game played by hard men. Followers of rugby, be it league or union, tend to look on footballers as soft. If … Continue reading »

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The Big Ben Nevis Challenge – What to expect …

Here’s some advice I prepared for the staff at PhysioRoom.com – Team Emotional – in light of our upcoming Ben Nevis triathlon. Use wisely and enjoy!

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The Power of the Pedal

Never one to sit still for too long, myself and a group of friends embarked on another Emotional weekend by completing the Coast 2 Coast route from Whitehaven to Tynemouth using only the power of the pedal! A typically wet … Continue reading »

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On the Road to Recovery

Well there we have it, another event to chalk off and confine to the memory banks of time! Although somehow I doubt I will be delving back to recount the highlights of a successful run. Am I happy? Hmmmm … … Continue reading »

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More Videos Added

As promised, the PhysioRoom.com team has produced six more videos as part of our ongoing ‘how to’ series.

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Who’s Using What

If anyone knows the value of a good healing aid it’s a professional sports player. Almost every week an athlete is spotted sporting something we at PhysioRoom.com are proud to stock. Here’s are just a few well known faces we’ve … Continue reading »

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What is Kinesio Tape?

Along with many other professional sports’ players, Gareth Bale is regularly observed with strips of sports tape on his legs.  In November 2010, he was wearing strips of black kinesio tape on his thigh muscles as he gave a Man … Continue reading »

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Big Ben Strikes Back!

Maybe its time to hang up the old boots; think Brian Kilcline/Jan Molby with a sprinkling of  one Vinnie Jones and you won’t be far off the mark. The footballing world will not shed a tear and, like many before, … Continue reading »

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Treating the Most Common Sports Injury: A Sprained Ankle

Although I celebrated my 60th birthday in 2010, I am still active and competitive, these days concentrating mainly on running and cycling. To mark my birthday, I completed three big challenges: Ran the Pendle Way, a local long-distance footpath (43 … Continue reading »

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