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How to Treat a Sprained Knee

January 6, 2023 by Samuel Marlow

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 rheys

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 Ben Dinnery

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 rheys

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 rheys

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 rheys

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 rheys

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 rheys

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.

Fittest Footballers

June 9, 2022June 11, 2012 by rheys

It is not a name that trips off the lips in any conversation about football but Harold Bell is a record breaker. He played an amazing 401 consecutive league games for Tranmere Rovers between 1946 and 1955.

Five England Injuries at Major Championships

June 24, 2022June 4, 2012 by rheys

Frank Lampard is out of the European Championships 2012 in Poland and Ukraine. He suffered a thigh strain in training and the medics could not guarantee that he could play any serious part in the tournament.