What is a Hip Labrum Tear? In recent years, advances in the medical knowledge of hip injuries have highlighted the problem of a torn acetabular labrum. This owes much to the pioneering work of Cambridge based orthopaedic surgeon Richard Villar. In the past, it had been said that “the hip was impossible to arthroscope”, because … Read more
What is a Hamstring Muscle Strain? A hamstring injury is common in sports and are sometimes known as a ‘pulled hamstring’. The term ‘pulled muscle’ comes from the description of how the injury takes place. Usually, the hamstring muscle is forcibly stretched beyond its limits and the muscle tissue becomes torn. A tear in the … Read more
Medically reviewed by Katie Knapton, MSCP HCPC on 29th October 2021 What is Spondylolysis? A stress fracture, medically known as spondylolysis, is the most common overuse injury of the lower back in sport. This condition is classified as either a bone stress reaction or a stress fracture of the lower back. It is especially common … Read more
Abdominal Strain Injury Explained Abdominal pain may be due to a Stomach muscle strain sustained during sport. Alternatively it is not uncommon to sustain an abdominal strain during stomach exercises. In running and cycling the exertion of going uphill can cause a flexed posture where the stomach muscles are contracting hard, when the effort is … Read more
A broken neck (cervical fracture) is an extremely serious injury, which is fortunately rare in many sports. Motor racing, Skiing and Snowboarding are some sports that may hold a high risk of such as traumatic injury. There can be catastrophic consequences of a broken neck, because spinal cord damage can cause quadriplegia or death. The … Read more
What is a Slipped Disc in the Neck? A slipped disc in the neck can be a cause of neck and arm pain. Medically, a slipped disc in the neck is known as a ‘Cervical Disc Prolapse’. This condition tends to be most prevalent in the 30-50 age group and is rare outside this group. … Read more
What is Whiplash? Whiplash is a common injury that is caused by rapid acceleration and deceleration of the head and neck. Most injuries involve sprain and strain to the soft tissues (muscles and ligaments). Higher impact whiplash injuries can lead to bony injuries and nerve irritation which may cause pins and needles in your arm. … Read more
What is a Stiff Neck? Stiff neck (wry neck acute torticollis) is a muscular spasm which temporarily causes an altered position of the head and neck. The head may be held to one side or in a twisted position. Sometimes the head may be held in a more forward position than usual. There is usually … Read more
Medically reviewed by Katie Knapton, MSCP HCPC on 29th October 2021 What is a Metatarsal Fracture? Metatarsal fractures are the most common traumatic foot injuries. Broken metatarsals have been prominent across all professional sports in the past five years, with several high profile athletes suffering metatarsal fractures. Professional football (soccer) players David Beckham, Wayne Rooney, … Read more
Medically reviewed by Katie Knapton, MSCP HCPC on 29th October 2021 What is a Herniated Disc? Herniated discs occur most often in the lumbar spine (lower back) and are a frequent cause of back pain. This common back injury is sometimes referred to as a ‘slipped disc’ but this is a crude description of what … Read more