• Knee Injuries

    PhysioRoom’s Guide to Knee Braces

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    Knee Braces – A Brief History Knee braces and supports are one of the most vital aspects of knee injury treatment and rehabilitation. Being able to run, turn, stop and start again is absolutely crucial to being successful in your chosen sport. That’s why braces and supports can make all the difference when it comes … Read more

    What is a Ruptured Patella Tendon?

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    So far throughout this year’s Wimbledon, injury has been a recurring theme. Leading up to the show-piece we were all sweating on the fitness of Andy Murray and have watched on, eagle eyed at how he walks between points. So it’s safe to say it was already in the consciousness of even the most casual … Read more

    What is an ACL Injury?

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    With the news that Zlatan Ibrahimovic, as well as Marcos Rojo, have suffered ‘serious ligament damage’, knee ligament injuries are back at the forefront of the injury landscape. This one is especially significant as Ibrahimovic is set to miss, according to reports, eight to nine months with the injury, which brings in to serious doubt … Read more

    ACL Knee Injury: Players Who Overcame it

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    We’ve heard so much about ACL injuries in recent years, and indeed straining, tearing or completely rupturing the ACL, or any of the medial ligaments is one of the worst injuries an active individual can suffer. Coming back from long-term injury is never a set road, there are always bumps and detours in the journey. … Read more

    Kick Start Your Running Season with these Top Tips

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    Are you ready to put some rubber to concrete after having a winter break? Or perhaps you’re not quite ready and need some tips to help persuade you. Whatever your reasons, we’re glad you’ve joined us to read some of PhysioRoom.com’s top tips for getting back out and pounding the pavement Comfort and Preparation are ... Read more

    PhysioRoom.com Tennis Injury Blog

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    The tennis season got back in to full swing with the opening stages of the first grand slam of the season in Melbourne this week, so we at PhysioRoom.com thought we'd give you a rundown of some common tennis injuries The Australian Open got under way this week, and with its commencement, it signalled the ... Read more

    8 Ways to Motivate You to Train Ft. Ultimate Performance & 1000 Mile

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    For those of you who need a bit of inspiration to get up and get out, we teamed up with Ultimate Performance and 1000 Mile to come up with a few suggestions Let music give you a natural boost Runners equipped with earphones are a frequent sight on the streets, and many an exercise class … Read more

    Three Common Cycling Injuries

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    As Chris Froome claimed the yellow jersey and celebrated his third Tour de France title today, we looked into three of the most common cycling injuries, including advice on how to treat them and ways in which PhysioRoom can help. ACHILLES TENDONITIS How it happens: As the strongest tendon in the human body, the Achilles’ … Read more

    Top Tips to Kick-Start Your Pre-Season

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    Are you back from your summer break, feeling fresh and looking to get back on track? Or perhaps you're still very much on holiday with little intention of keeping up with a strict routine, but want to keep one eye on what to do when you come back? As professional footballers around the country head ... Read more

    What I Learned From My First 5k

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    Employee Bekki took on her first 5k last weekend. Here's her perspective on what to expect. Navigating a five-kilometre mud-drenched obstacle course probably isn't on many people's list of things to achieve this year, but the idea sounded strangely appealing when my workmates suggested that we complete the Race for Life to raise money for ... Read more