• recovery

    Andy Murray’s Hip Injury

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    The 106th edition of the Australian Open got under way on Monday(15) with several of tennis’ elite players limping towards the start line. It’s been a troublesome year for the top male stars especially, with the likes of Novak Djokovic taking extended breaks to recover from chronic injury problems. But there’s perhaps been no bigger … Read more

    The Benefits of Compression Clothing

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    In this day and age of fitness and exercise, we focus so much on what we put into our bodies. How much of it, what’s in it, and what effect it’s going to have, be it positive or negative. But what about what we put ON our body? Fitness clothing is more important than ever … Read more

    How to Train for a 10k or 5k

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    About to train for a 10k? PhysioRoom.com’s running addict Toby Cryne talks training and baby steps. Alas, it has come to my attention in recent times that regular folk, that is everyone that seemingly exists outside of my circle of ‘running friends’, exist on a plain of normality whereby the word marathon, or dare I say ultra-marathon makes … Read more

    Golf Injuries (The Ridiculous from the Sublime)

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    Injuries are just part of the job for professional sportsmen and women. You could even argue that they are expected to happen. When you are putting your body under such intensive fitness scrutiny, in order to become the very best in your chosen discipline, itֳ pretty much a given that you are going to suffer some sort of injury along the way.

    So as Rory McIlroy sits on his couch watching the delayed 144th Open Championship final round unfold without him, we thought we would try and make him feel a little better about his injury plight with a look at some of golfֳ other self-inflicted injuries and weֶe even thrown a cool infographic in there to help you deal with your recovery, should you fall foul of the golfing injury demons.

    Happy golfing and get well soon Rory!

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

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    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 (Part 2) : Early Rehabilitation Techniques

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    So you’ve pulled your hamstring, you’re in pain and you want to get back to playing the sport you enjoy as quickly, as safely and as healthily as possible. Well you came to the right place; at least here we won’t get bogged down in discussions about what colour a dress is, the workings of … Read more

    Negative Ions…Keeping you positive since, forever

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    If I told you that you could fill the air around you with a mood enhancing electrical charge, that would benefit your performance and increase your recovery time, you could be forgiven for thinking that I only have a few marbles rolling around upstairs and I wouldnִ blame you at all if you made a … Read more

    Introducing: The medi Winter Sports Range

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    medi Winter Sports Range

    Winter sports can be pretty hazardous. Fun, yes but not without a certain air of possible disaster – perhaps testament to the endlessly growing business. With cheap flights, package deals and the ever expanding EU, winter sports holidays are now open to just about everyone.

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