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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
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
Medically reviewed by Katie Knapton, MSCP HCPC on 29th October 2021 What is a Thigh Muscle Strain Injury? A thigh muscle strain is quite common in sports like football, where kicking is repeatedly practiced. Cycling, rowing and downhill running are some other activities where the quadriceps can become overloaded and susceptible to injury. A Thigh … Read more
What is Hip Bursitis? Hip bursitis causes pain on the side of the hip, which makes it uncomfortable to lay on the affected side. Bursitis is inflammation of a ‘bursa’, which is a small sac of fluid. The function of a bursa is to protect other tissues from compression and friction, but too much stress, … Read more
For every 1000 people skiing and snowboarding on the slopes there are typically two or three injuries per day that require medical treatment. The individual risk of injury has been calculated as one injury per 300 days of skiing and snowboarding. Skiers and snowboarders under the age of 18 have an incidence of injury that … Read more
Medically reviewed by Katie Knapton, MSCP HCPC on 29th October 2021 What is Golfer’s Elbow? Golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis) is characterised by pain over the inner elbow, which may radiate down the forearm. Despite the name, golfers elbow does not just affect golfers. In fact, this painful elbow problem is most often associated with work-related … Read more