• How to Treat a Shin Stress Fracture

    How to Treat a Shin Stress Fracture

    Are you experiencing lower leg pain after walking or running? The onset of pain can vary from moderate to severe, but if it persists, it could signify a shin stress fracture. A shin stress fracture is a common injury seen in athletes who train with extreme intensity. It can also happen due to repetitive improper … Read more

    Explaining What Smith’s Fracture Is

    Explaining What Smith's Fracture Is

    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

    How to Treat Hyperlordosis

    A person living a sedentary lifestyle may develop lumbar hyperlordosis. The human spine is made of 33 bones stacked one on top of the other, forming an S-shape when viewed from the side. It’s the part of your body that gives you support, flexibility, and proper mobility. Although naturally curved, excessive curvature can result in … Read more

    PhysioRoom’s Injury Prone Players

    Today’s PhysioRoom blog is going to look at some of the most injury prone players since our records began. These unlucky souls are regular fixtures on our Injury Table, be it dipping in and out with multiple niggles and knocks, or long term stays due to serious injuries. Let’s take a look… Vincent Kompany Fresh … Read more

    What Happens During a Football Medical?

    The transfer window slammed shut on Wednesday and it was an uncharacteristically busy one for Premier League clubs. It’s been a month-long slog of speculation, twitter flight tracking, and lonely photographers standing in the drizzle outside of various training grounds, all for a poor-quality shot of half of someone’s face in the back of a … 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

    Why Foam Rollers Should Be A Part of Your Training

    American marathon runner Dan Lyne examines the benefits of foam rollers as well as the risks, and highlights four key areas of the body to roll. Injury avoidance during marathon training is one of the top challenges for most runners. Strength training, stretching, diet, sleep and proper footwear are the most common ways to stay … Read more

    Your Most Injured XI Questions Answered

    Well that was a bit of a whirlwind 24 hours! After Sky Sports picked up on our most injured Premier League XI we have been inundated with queries about players who you thought should have made the grade. So, because we love to answer questions about injuries here at PhysioRoom, we thought it might be … Read more

    #FAIL : 5 Of The Most Ridiculous Self-Inflicted Sports Injuries Of All Time

    In the wake of West Hamֳ Enner Valencia standing on a cup and injuring himself, we have looked into some of the most ridiculous self-inflicted injuries ever seen in the often amazingly daft, dangerous and downright dim-witted world of professional sport. Viewer discretion is advised. Enjoy! 1 – Maurides : Youֲe a footballer son, not … Read more

    Hamstring Strain: What Is It & What Can I Do About It?

    Now, to save getting side-tracked before we even begin, I need to clarify that I am not talking about Hog Roasts and the undeniably sweet and piquant succulence of a pulled pork sandwich drenched in sticky barbeque sauce, oozing sweetness and positively singing of balmy summer nights spent with friends. I wish I was, I … Read more