• Sports Injury Case Study: John Terry’s Herniated Disc

    John Terry Herniated Disc

    The Injury John Terry suffered a herniated disc in December 2006. As well as producing low back pain, lower lumbar disc problems can cause pain, loss of sensation and weakness along the course of the Sciatic nerve, down the back of the leg. Terry’s symptoms affected his back and calf in particular. The Treatment Although … Read more

    Lumbar Spine and Recurrent ‘Hamstring’ Problems

    The Role of the Lumbar Spine in Recurrent 'Hamstring' Problems

    John Orchard is a sports physician and sports injury researcher based in Sydney, Australia. He is a Conjoint Senior Lecturer at the University of New South Wales and a Senior Fellow at the University of Melbourne. Dr Orchard is Medical Director for the Sydney Roosters Rugby League Football Club. He is Injury Survey Co-ordinator for … 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