You’ve heard of Kinesiology Tape, or K Tape as it’s commonly known, but how exactly do you use it? Let us run you through the basics. Before we start, here’s a few terms to be aware of: Anchor – The correct terminology for the end of the tape, usually the last two or three inches. … Read more
You’ve seen sportsmen and women wearing Kinesiology Tape, or K Tape as it’s often known, and maybe you’ve thought “Hmmm, what does it actually do?” Well that piece of blue, pink, black, or whatever colour tape they’ve chosen to match their outfit, has a number of unique benefits: Easy to Apply: Kinesiology Tape can … Read more
Muscle Stimulators & Bodybuilding When Peter Dewhurst first stepped out on to the stage during the latest iteration of the Mr.Pennine Bodybulding competition, he could be forgiven for being a little nervous. After all, this was the first time he’d ever set foot on one; bronze clad, lights shining down, eyes fixed on his every … Read more
It’s Ryder Cup Weekend! The nature of golf means repetitive stress injuries are always on the cards. We’ve seen players like Tiger Woods quite literally break down from these injuries. The unnatural movements and places of strain/pressure in golf add up to create the perfect injury storm. That’s why here at PhysioRoom, we’re going to run … Read more
It’s time to take a look at some cycling injuries! ————————————————————- The 2018 UCI Road World Championships get under way this Sunday with our very own British team aiming for glory. Simon Yates, fresh off a victory in the Vuelta a Espana will be at the forefront of the mean’s team along with his twin brother … Read more
If you’re over a certain age or if you’re an active adult, you’ve likely experienced back pain caused by sciatica. At your desk, at the gym, just picking up the post in the morning can become an ordeal, after which you hold a general area of your back where you think the pain, might be, … Read more
What is Tennis Elbow? Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis) is a common causes of elbow pain for both professional and recreational athletes alike. Tennis Elbow is characterised by pain over the outer side of the elbow, which may radiate down the forearm. Despite the name, Tennis Elbow does not just afflict tennis players. In fact, this … Read more
As the nights start to draw in and earth cruelly starts to take away the glorious sunlight we’ve been blessed with most of the summer, going out for a fun can seem like a chore. It’s dark, it’s wet, is it really worth the hassle? Well, yes, it is dear reader. Fitness and well-being … Read more
Wrist Pain can be one of the most annoying forms of pain to have. We do everything with our hands, and the hand bones are connected to the…wrist bones. So having mild or chronic pain of the wrist can seriously affect your ability to go about everyday life. Even something as simple of picking up … Read more
The dreaded ACL Knee Injury is every sportsman’s worst nightmare. It’s not just any injury; with that confirmation from a doctor comes a realisation that a difficult recovery journey lies ahead. For professional athletes, it’s almost a jail sentence, meaning they’re destined to spend their days locked in the physio room completing a long and … Read more