• Common Football Injuries Explored

    With World Cup fever at it’s height, PhysioRoom thought it was a good time to remind you of some of the most common injuries that have been, or might be sustained by the players out in Russia. Getting injured during such a vital time can be heartbreaking, just ask James Rodriguez how he felt watching … Read more

    Top 5 Most Common Rugby Injuries

    It only takes a few seconds of watching rugby before you realise why there might be injuries involved. The sheer velocity at which some players travel across the pitch and collide with each other means that problems are inevitable and unavoidable. Rugby injuries occur more frequently during matches than during training. Due to the frequent … Read more

    Andy Murray’s Hip Injury

    The 106th edition of the Australian Open got under way on Monday(15) with several of tennis’ elite players limping towards the start line. It’s been a troublesome year for the top male stars especially, with the likes of Novak Djokovic taking extended breaks to recover from chronic injury problems. But there’s perhaps been no bigger … Read more

    Morata’s Hamstring Strain Explained

    Thanks to Alvaro Morata’s recent hamstring injury, football’s most common ailment has once again taken centre stage. The hamstring injury plagues not just footballers but athletes of all disciplines across the globe. But as far as the beautiful game is concerned, PhysioRoom.com’s own analysis of injuries has shown that hamstring strains can account for up … Read more

    Cycling: Road World Championships and Injury

    The 2017 World Road Race Championships got under way on Saturday to kick off a week’s worth of cycling action that will feature the likes of Tour de France winner Chris Froome and world road race champion Peter Sagan. The competition runs from September 17-24 and is the 90th edition of the yearly event, which … Read more

    Athletics: World Championships and Injury

    The World Athletics Championships got under way on Friday, and with them comes the last chance to ever see Jamaican sprinting legend Usain Bolt and distance running great Mo Farah in action at the elite level. Both look set to retire at the end of this season, closing the curtain on an era in athletics … Read more

    The Best way to Apply a Cold or Hot Compress

    It’s the 85th minute, your team is 1-0 down when the ball is headed from your area and falls in to your path. There’s green grass ahead of you, the counter is there, this is it, your chance at glory, equalise and become a hero. But just as you get in to your stride, that … Read more

    Top 10 Running Injuries and How to Treat Them: Part 1

    The first part of our guide to – in no particular order – the top 10 running injuries, including advice on how to recover and product suggestions to aid your rehabilitation. Part Two is here. PLANTAR FASCIITIS Refers to inflammation of the plantar fascia, a fibrous sheath which runs along most of the length of … Read more

    Infographic: Common Sports-Related Injuries and Recovery Time

    Recovery˔ime Keep tabs on your club’s sidelined starsˡnd follow their expected period of rehabilitation. Match up the general recovery time from their injuries to their estimated return date with our Premier League Injury Table. Our guide to three injured players according to our infographic: Vincent Kompany, calf Having suffered another calf injury against Dynamo Kiev, … Read more

    Electrostimulation: A Guide to Buying the Best TENS Machine

    As a sports enthusiast, or a fitness-freak, you will be no stranger to the effect that keeps you from training after a particularly intensive workout (well, maybe just after a normal workout; we don’tִ all have the same aptitudes, right?). You might have also been wondering why the chap training next to you at the … Read more