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Do Knee Braces Really Help with Arthritis?

May 19, 2025 by Bree

Yes, wearing a knee brace for arthritis can help. But this doesn’t mean it can treat it, nor does it work for everyone. The answer depends on your condition and what your healthcare provider would recommend. Here’s a quick rundown for you. When Should You Wear a Knee Brace for Arthritis? Orthopaedics recommend wearing supports … Read more

Causes of Knee Pain and When to Use a Brace

May 19, 2025 by Bree

Have you been feeling pain in your knee when walking, bending, or putting weight on it? Perhaps it feels sore after activity, or you’ve noticed some swelling? These are common causes of knee pain, and you might have it. Can a brace help? Here’s what you need to know. What Is Knee Pain? (Image Credit: … Read more

How to Treat a Sprained Knee

January 6, 2023 by PhysioRoom

How do I know if I sprained my knee? The knee is one of the largest and most complex joints in the human body. It connects the thigh bone (femur) to the shin bone (tibia), fibula (the outer side of the shin), and kneecap. It can extend fully and lock, allowing leg bones to bear … Read more

Runner’s Knee Recovery Explained

June 8, 2022October 16, 2014 by PhysioRoom

Runner’s Knee is a common overuse injury that can hijack sports performance regardless of level. Toby Cryne examines the condition, how itֳ caused and how you can fast track your sports recovery.

Injury Free Marathon

July 11, 2022February 25, 2013 by James Rice

Injuries are a runnerֳ worst nightmare and trying to avoid these injuries is key to successful training, however a high proportion of these problems are easily avoidable.

Strange Injuries to Goalkeepers

June 28, 2022August 30, 2012 by PhysioRoom

Usually the goalie never gets injured. It is rare for the custodian of the No. 1 shirt to hurt himself and his understudy usually spends his time watching the game and enjoying the season from the bench.

Tips For Reaching Peak Performance

June 9, 2022August 28, 2012 by PhysioRoom

All the athletes at the London Olympics tried to make sure that they were at the peak of physical and mental fitness as they approached the games. They wanted to give themselves the best chance of winning and they had to be at the very top of their game.

Three Crazy Olympic Diets

June 29, 2022August 27, 2012 by PhysioRoom

We like to think that our top athletes are macrobiotic men and women. They always make sure they eat all the right food and never put any rubbish into their bodies. However, some sports stars are quite relaxed about the stuff they put in their mouths and they still win.

Is Beach Volleyball a Serious Sport?

June 9, 2022August 2, 2012 by PhysioRoom

Probably the most incongruous sport at London 2012 is the beach volleyball competition. Whilst it seems natural for scantily clad men and women to play the sport in California and Rio it does not seem to work in Britain.

Training to be an Olympic Swimmer

June 9, 2022July 31, 2012 by PhysioRoom

Super swimmer Rebecca Adlington has just pushed her body to the limits to grab a bronze medal in the 400m freestyle at London 2012. Hopefully in a couple of days she will add a gold medal to her collection in the 800m.