• Iliopsoas Syndrome (Hip Flexor Muscle Strain) Injury Guide

    Iliopsoas-Syndrome-(Hip-Flexor-Muscle-Strain)

    What is Iliopsoas Syndrome? Pain at the front of the hip may be due to a hip flexor muscle strain. The iliopsoas muscle is most commonly affected. The iliopsoas muscle is comprised of the Iliacus and psoas muscles. The iliopsoas muscle lies in front of the hip joint and sits quite deeply, below the surface … Read more

    Guide to Treatment & Rehabilitation of a Broken Collarbone

    Broken-Collar-Bone

    Throughout the healing process following a collarbone fracture, it is important that the patient maintains the range of movement in the elbow, wrist and hand of the affected limb by going through the movements of these joints every day. Once this has been completed the patient should progress to active abduction (moving the arm out … Read more

    How to Treat & Prevent Plantar Fasciitis

    Plantar-Fasciitis

    Medically reviewed by Katie Knapton, MSCP HCPC on 29th October 2021 What is Plantar Fasciitis?  Plantar fasciitis or a better term is actually plantar fasciopathy is a common foot condition that causes heel pain and pain in the sole of the foot. Plantar fasciiopathy is an overload injury and associated with a degenerative process similar … Read more

    Prevention, Treatment & Rehabilitation of a Sprained Ankle

    Sprained Ankle

    A Sprained Ankle Injury Explained A sprained ankle is one of the most common injuries caused by participation in sports. It refers to soft tissue damage (mainly ligaments) around the ankle, usually caused by an inversion injury (where the ankle is twisted inwards) or an eversion injury (where the ankle is twisted outwards). Because of … Read more

    Prevention & Treatment of the 5 Most Common Running Injuries

    Top-5-Running-Injuries

    Running is one of the most popular forms of sporting activity worldwide. Despite its many health benefits there is some concern over the incidence of injury, especially heel pain, shin pain and knee pain in runners and joggers. Not surprisingly, the most common running injuries affect the lower limb and include blisters, plantar fasciitis, runner’s … Read more

    Prevention & Treatment of the 5 Most Common Rugby Injuries

    Top-5-Rugby-Injuries

    Elite level rugby union turned professional in 1995. The move to full time training has meant that the game has become more physically demanding as the players’ fitness level has improved. The changing physical demands have seen a change in the nature of injuries. Increased emphasis on fitness training and a faster match tempo has … Read more

    Osgood Schlatters Disease

    Osgood Schlatter's Disease

    What is Osgood Schlatters? Osgood Schlatters is a common overuse knee injury that affects the upper part of the shinbone, just below the knee. It is most common in adolescents between the ages of 9 and 14 years who are active in sports and can frustratingly cause an enforced lay-off for gifted sports people. It … Read more