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
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
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
What is Frozen Shoulder? Frozen shoulder or ‘adhesive capsulitis’ is a common cause of shoulder pain in people aged between 40 and 60, with women affected more than men. Shoulder specialist Dr Robert Codman first described ‘frozen shoulder’ in 1934, although this painful shoulder condition had frustrated patients and doctors for centuries before this. The … Read more
What is a Osteitis Pubis Injury? Osteitis pubis is a painful overuse injury that affects the pelvis and most commonly occurs during kicking activities, ice skating and dance. Running over rough, uneven terrain or slippery surfaces can also lead to the painful condition. It was first described by Legueue and Rochet in 1923. It affects … 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
What is a Calf Strain Injury? A calf muscle injury is common in sports. Calf injuries are sometimes known as a ‘pulled calf’. The term ‘pulled muscle’ comes from the description of how the injury takes place. Usually the calf muscle is forcibly stretched beyond its limits and the muscle tissue becomes torn. A tear … Read more