So you’re sprinting down the soccer field, at the park, or maybe just navigating everyday life. Then suddenly, a sharp pain shoots through your knee, accompanied by a “pop.” What you’ve just experienced might be an ACL injury. It’s a common yet often misunderstood condition that affects individuals and athletes. This guide will cover the … Read more
Picture a swift soccer player pivoting on the field or a snowboarder carving down a slope. Amid these actions lies a silent hero: the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL). In this brief exploration, we will unravel the mysteries of this vital knee component. We’ll understand how it empowers you to run, jump, and conquer dynamic movements. … Read more
The dreaded ACL Knee Injury is every sportsman’s worst nightmare. It’s not just any injury; with that confirmation from a doctor comes a realisation that a difficult recovery journey lies ahead. For professional athletes, it’s almost a jail sentence, meaning they’re destined to spend their days locked in the physio room completing a long and … Read more
In case you didn’t know, the Winter Olympics officially get under way today(Fri 9 Feb) in the South Korean county of Pyeongchang. The games will run from the opening ceremony which takes place on the 9th right up until the 25th when one country will sit atop the medal table and crown themselves the best … Read more
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
Having kicked a ball ever since I could stand up, the following blog chronicles my journey through ripping my ACL ligament and subsequent knee surgery and time away from my beloved game.
I will hopefully shed some light on what I went through to help others all the way to turning my injury into something positive.
Read moreRoad to recovery Pt 1 Guest blogger James shares his story
I’m due to embark on a skiing holiday with four friends to La Plagne in the French Alps. We booked the trip by scrolling through various online travel websites one night to find the best deal out there. To be honest it took us almost all night to find a good deal and settled with one we found on for 7 nights with transport and ski passes for the week included.