• Case Study: Anthony Ogogo’s Dislocated Shoulder

    The Injury British boxer Anthony Ogogo missed out on an early opportunity to qualify for the London 2012 Olympics when he aggravated a long-term shoulder injury in a boxing match. After dislocating his shoulder Ogogo revealed he lost the range of mobility in his shoulder, a symptom which many who suffer a dislocation experience. Speaking … Read more

    Soccer Injury Epidemiology

    Epidemiology has been defined as “a study of the distribution and determinants of health related states and the application of this study to the control of health problems” (Cherkasski 1991). Although epidemiological research has become more complex and specialised with the accumulation of medical and scientific knowledge, the essence of a good epidemiological study is … Read more

    Cricket Back Problems

    Research findings from South Africa that were recently presented at the 1st World Congress on Sports Injury Prevention in Olso, have indicated that young fast bowlers are the players most prone to injury. The ‘Gentleman’s game’ is far from genteel, with the athleticism and intensity of modern cricket leading to greater strain on player’s bodies. … Read more

    Golf Fitness – Golf Injuries on the PGA Tour

    Kam Bhabra is a specialist sports physiotherapist who has worked with Champions League soccer players and PGA Tour Golf Professionals. For the past 5 years he has been physiotherapist and conditioning specialist for PGA Tour Pros – Justin Rose, Ian Poulter, Ben Curtis, Frederik Jacobson and Brian Davis. PhysioRoom.com caught up with him to find … Read more

    Repetitive Strain Injuries

    There are many different types of Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI) and these are categorised by the overuse of certain movements and motions. Commonly RSI occurs as a result of an individual undertaking a task typical to them. Be it associated with their occupation, hobby or sport, a repetitive motion can lead to a strain on … Read more

    Tennis Elbow Rehabilitation

    The success of rehabilitation of tennis elbow is dependent upon first controlling the inflammation at the insertion of the extensor tendons into the Humerus bone, on the outside of the elbow joint (see full article for an explanation of the anatomy). Depending on the severity of the condition, this may be alleviated simply by rest or with … Read more

    Prevention & Treatment of 5 Most Common Football Injuries

    Photo Credit: Marcel Strauss Football or ‘Soccer’ is the world’s most popular sport. There are over 240 million registered players worldwide and many more recreational football players. Most football injuries affect the lower extremities, which are defined as the groin and pelvis, hip and thigh, knee, calf, foot and ankle. Research shows that most football … Read more

    Golf Injury Expert Kam Bhabra

    Kam Bhabra qualified as a Chartered Physiotherapist in 1993, obtaining an honours degree from St.Mary’s Hospital and the University of Westminster. In 1996 he completed a post graduate diploma in Sports Injury and Rehabilitation at Queen Mary and Westfield College in London. Kam’s professional development has had an emphasis on rehabilitation and conditioning and he … Read more