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Guide to Injury Prevention During Exercise
Watching events such as the Flora London Marathon and Great North Run can be the inspiration that makes you decide to get fit. However, don’t let your Marathon inspired enthusiasm to get fit lead to you overdoing it, as this can result in an injury. Injuries are one of the main reasons that people give … Read more
Shock Absorbing Insoles Guide
The Great North Run is the largest mass participation half marathon in the world. Over 47,000 people ran the flat, fast course through Newcastle, Gateshead and South Tyneside. During the 13.1 miles each runner took over 20,000 steps with their body, absorbing the considerable stresses which can lead to injuries. That’s why during both short … Read more
Strapping & Taping Guide for Sports Injury Prevention
Guide to the Rehabilitation of the Sprained Ankle Injury Stage 1: Acute Stage (Days 1 to 3) Stage 2: Sub-Acute Stage (Days 3 to 14) Stage 3: Early Rehab (Week 3) Stage 4: Late Rehab (Week 4) Stage 5: Functional Rehab (Week 5+) Stage 1: Acute Stage (days 1 to 3) This ankle rehabilitation programme … Read more
Knee Ligament Injuries Caused by Fatigue
Part 1 – Robert Pires In 2002, France and Arsenal star Robert Pires damaged the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee. Pires and the French national team coach Roger Lemerre have both blamed fatigue as a contributory factor in the injury. Lemerre has been deprived of the services of one of the worlds … Read more
Common Golf Injuries | Golf Injury Prevention & Treatment
PhysioRoom Golf Injury page features expert advice on the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of common golf injuries. Golf injuries can stop you performing at your best and reduce your enjoyment of golf. Most golf injuries are not serious and with simple advice and treatment you can be playing pain free and back to your best. … Read more
ACL Knee Injury: Players Who Overcame it
Weve heard so much about ACL injuries in recent years, and indeed straining, tearing or completely rupturing the ACL, or any of the medial ligaments is one of the worst injuries an active individual can suffer. Coming back from long-term injury is never a set road, there are always bumps and detours in the journey. … Read more
Common Rugby Injuries | Rugby Injury Treatments
Rugby Injuries PhysioRoom rugby injuries channel is an excellent free resource to help you prevent and recover from rugby injuries. Our sports medicine experts present the latest research based evidence into the changing profile of injury in rugby to help you understand more about your injury and how to return to fitness.