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    Confederations Cup: A Tournament Too Many?

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    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

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    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

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    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?

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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

    PhysioRoom Worst MMA Injuries

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    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

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    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?

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    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

    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

    Weight Loss Tips and Tricks To Avoid

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    This is the time of year when we all want to lose weight. We may sign up to the gym, buy some trainers, get out the swimming things or simply use that Wii or Kinect we got for Christmas. Unfortunately, a lot of us will give up by the end of February before embarking on the same process next year.

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