• PhysioRoom’s Wimbledon 2017 Preview

    Tennis’ third major of the year and the biggest one of them all, Wimbledon, is on the horizon. As players from both the men’s and women’s tours re-tune their games to that of grass at the various pre-slam tournaments, both of this year’s main Wimbledon titles look up for grabs. It’s the two weeks of … Read more

    Failed Medicals: The Players who Missed Out on their Dream Moves

    With silly season very much in full swing, fans are now glued to twitter accounts and transfer blogs in the faint hope that their favourite ITK(In The Know) blesses them with a crumb or two of transfer news. That’s all we have now. Yes, transfer speculation is flying around our heads like the sharks from ... Read more

    Confederations Cup: A Tournament Too Many?

    As the FIFA Confederations Cup gets underway in Russia this Saturday, Chris Coates wonders whether the extra games this showpiece requires are worth it for already exhausted players Ah, the Confederations Cup, football’s equivalent of a pregnant woman’s water breaking. Indeed, two equally beautiful moments, but while one signifies the beginning of another precious human … Read more

    American Football: The British Game and Injuries

    We’ve all seen the National Football League, or NFL. Or if we haven’t we at least know what it is, it’s those giant men, super athletes, crashing in to one another at high velocity and often with bad intentions. But what of our very own UK league? Here at PhysioRoom.com, we’re always keen to encourage … Read more

    NEWS: New Rugby Work-Out Helping to Prevent Injury

    There’s been some interesting news coming out of the rugby world of late. With increasing concerns over safety within the sport, experts have been searching for ways to improve or lessen the chances of injury. There may be some good news on the horizon. As a new, specific, 20-minute exercise programme can reduce injuries in … Read more

    What is an ACL Injury?

    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

    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

    PhysioRoom Worst MMA Injuries

    The MMA world is no stranger to devastating injuries. Whether it’s in the octagon on fight night or during training camp, injuries are only ever one takedown or strike away from happening. The somewhat base and brutal nature of MMA means impact injuries are inevitable, be it a leg snapped entirely in half while delivering ... Read more

    Boxing Injuries – Hand Problems

    There’s something about the sweet science of boxing that captures the imagination like nothing else. Two people standing across the ring from one another with the sole intention of slamming fists in to each other’s faces. It stiffens the sinews and raises the hair on the back of the neck in a way that only ... Read more

    What is CTE?

    With the Super Bowl approaching the NFL is once again front and centre of the sporting world. In this week’s PhysioRoom blog, we take a look at the brain injuries that eventually may threaten the very nature of the sport… To some, Sunday’s NFL extravaganza between the New England Patriots and the Atalanta Falcons, signifies ... Read more