With domestic football finished for another season, everyone’s attention now turns to the European Championships this summer. With just under a week to go until Germany and Scotland do battle in the opening fixture, excitement is rapidly building, as each country begins to dream about European glory. Each country has submitted their final 26-man squad, … Read more
It’s time to take a look at some cycling injuries! ————————————————————- The 2018 UCI Road World Championships get under way this Sunday with our very own British team aiming for glory. Simon Yates, fresh off a victory in the Vuelta a Espana will be at the forefront of the mean’s team along with his twin brother … Read more
Tennis is one of the most demanding sports that you can play, with multiple muscles and joints within your body potentially being pushed to the limits for in some cases, hours on end. Andy Murray is a prime example of the effects that tennis can have on your body. The Scotsman’s injuries have plagued him … Read more
Regardless of whether you’re a world class athlete or you’re just looking to get in to the sport, preventing and treating triathlon injuries is vitally important. A lot of triathlon injuries are over use injuries that require rest to recuperate, something one can ill afford is looking to get up to speed for competition. That’s … Read more
The beauty of running is in the simplicity. You just move your legs, you don’t really need much else, at least to begin with. But as you progress, running injuries may start to become a problem and you may want to protect yourself from harm. Running is one of the most popular forms of sporting … Read more
The Commonwealth Games got under way on Wednesday, and while the 71 nations come together to joyously celebrate Britain’s colonial past, we thought it would be a good time to remind you of some common track and field, cycling and general injuries. It was the beloved Prince Charles who kicked off the pomp and ceremony … Read more
Shin Splints is a condition that affects millions of people around the world, however unnervingly many people, and in some cases even the sufferers themselves, are unaware of what shin splints is. It is important for those who are hampered with Shin Splints to understand the condition, so that they can then build towards reducing … Read more
Cramp, or ‘charley horse’ as you may have seen it referred to as in your favourite American tv show, is the sudden, involuntary contraction of muscles, which causes discomfort, pain and can temporarily cause a paralysis-like feeling in the affected area. Skeletal Muscle Cramps – Skeletal muscle cramps are those associated with the muscle which … Read more
When people think of insoles, they often picture something like the image above, a doctor measuring up your feet up with a tape measure just before he asks you to wear 10 inch platforms. But not so, in fact, insoles are now such a common and vital component of both sports training and everyday life … Read more
It’s the newfangled Next Gen ATP Finals this week, and if you’re a raging sexist who uses words like “phwoar”, then you’ll have certainly enjoyed the finals draw. But fear not tennis fans, as once the dust settles on that almighty PR gaff, the players take centre stage. And it’s the next generation of tennis … Read more