It was a weekend to forget for British tennis sensation Emma Raducanu, who saw her 2024 Wimbledon campaign come to an unexpected end at the hands of New Zealand’s Lulu Sun. Having levelled the fourth round match at one set apiece, an untimely slip on the Centre Court grass stopped all of Raducanu’s momentum, causing … Read more
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
Finger injuries are common occurrences, whether due to accidental falls, sports mishaps, or other activities. When you injure your finger, it can be challenging to determine if it’s a sprain or a break. In this blog post, we will explore the key indicators to help you distinguish between a broken finger and a sprained finger. … Read more
A finger sprain is a common injury to the hand. It can be uncomfortable, but it should heal in no time after medical treatment. Sprains occur in any joint of the body, and among the most target spots are the fingers. They’re at higher risk of injury from falls and trauma, besides the thumb and … Read more
Although not life-threatening, a dislocated thumb can be very painful and distressing. The sign is usually obvious, appearing crooked and swollen. If you have a thumb dislocation, seek prompt medical attention for treatment. But feel free to use this guide to determine the symptoms, causes and recovery in the meantime. Dislocated Thumb (Image Credit: Wikimedia … Read more
Wrist pain may vary, but if you see an unusual deformity on your wrist, it could be a sign of Smith’s fracture. In anatomy, the radius bone links the hand to the elbow. It’s one of the outer bones that make up the forearm – the other being the ulna – when viewed with the … Read more
Don’t mistake a thumb sprain for a broken thumb. Observe your hands. With the rest of the digits, thumbs play a crucial role. Besides a pinch in the nose, the thumb provides resistance to the fingers and palm during grip. Being next to the index finger, you can signal an OK gesture or a thumbs … Read more
Wrist Pain can be one of the most annoying forms of pain to have. We do everything with our hands, and the hand bones are connected to the…wrist bones. So having mild or chronic pain of the wrist can seriously affect your ability to go about everyday life. Even something as simple of picking up … Read more
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
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Today’s PhysioRoom blog is going to take a look at Carpal Tunnel syndrome, one of the most common injuries there is. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome stands out as a scourge to all people, it doesn’t discriminate based on fitness or activity level, it can affect everyone in a similar way. In fact, if … Read more