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
With World Cup fever at it’s height, PhysioRoom thought it was a good time to remind you of some of the most common injuries that have been, or might be sustained by the players out in Russia. Getting injured during such a vital time can be heartbreaking, just ask James Rodriguez how he felt watching … 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
When Manchester City’s Benjamin Mendy fell to the floor against Crystal Palace last month after a challenge from Andros Townsend, no one quite knew what was wrong. Initial scans on his heavily swollen knee proved inconclusive, as football’s legion of journalists and fantasy football enthusiasts alike began to speculate the extent of his injury. So … Read more
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
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