This article summarises a scientific study analysing hamstring injuries in English professional football. The study aimed to investigate the frequency, causes, and impact of hamstring
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In a systematic review and meta-analysis involving 60 studies and 3598 participants, the combination of surgery and exercise-based interventions was found to be more effective
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Recent research suggests that female rugby players experience higher injury rates than males, particularly in the tackle. A two-year prospective cohort study of Canadian high-school
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Probably the most common cause of pain under the heel which may radiate into the arch. Symptoms develop gradually over time and are worse first thing in the morning.
If you suffer from arthritis, then wearing a wrist supports may help relieve pain and improve joint function. Here we outline the benefits of wearing
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The choice between massage lotion and massage wax depends on several factors. These include personal preference, the type of massage being performed, and the client’s
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Are Footballers more at risk of depression, anxiety and suicide? Do professional footballers have a higher risk of mental health issues when they retire than
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Common causes of heel pain when walking are Plantar fasciitis, Bruised heel and Achilles tendon-related injuries. They are usually, but not always overuse injuries which
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A study concluded that Isolated labral debridement was found to result in high rates of failure and reoperation. One third of patients were converted to
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Common walking injuries include ankle sprains, plantar fasciitis, shin splints, blisters, Achilles pain, Iliotibial band syndrome and dehydration. Here we outline how to avoid common
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A simple Kinesiology taping technique to help relieve low back pain. Sports Physiotherapist Neal Reynolds demonstrates how to apply K-tape to deactivate the muscles in
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If you sit at a desk for work for long periods and suffer from back pain, the cause of your pain might be the way
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Testing for a Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex (TFCC) tear involves a combination of clinical evaluation, physical examinations, and diagnostic imaging. The compression test or ulna meniscal
Phalen’s test, Phalen maneuver or wrist flexion test, is a simple clinical test which helps diagnose nerve compression in the wrist. Specifically, the median nerve
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