Running Injuries
Running injuries are usually overuse injuries of the foot, lower leg, knee, and hip. View the most common injuries here as well as when to seek medical advice and top tips for avoiding running injuries. Common …
Sports Specific Injuries
Select from the options below to view information on sports injuries common to that particular sport.
How To Survive The Marathon
The marathon itself is only a small part of the overall marathon story and effort. Success in the marathon is down to hours of specific marathon training of both the physical and mental aspects that …
Rugby Injuries
Rugby injuries are common due to the physicality and contact nature of the sport. In most cases, the only protection a rugby player wears is a gum shield. Shoulder padding and scrum cap head protection …
Netball Injuries
Netball injuries can be sudden onset acute injuries, for example, finger sprains and hand injuries. Or they may develop over time through overuse, especially to shoulders and knees. Netball has similar demands to basketball, involving …
Top 5 Tips For Preventing Basketball Injuries
Strategies for preventing basketball injuries are similar to those in most sports. Here we explain some top tips for avoiding basketball injuries. 1 – Warm-up Yes, you must hear this so often it gets boring. …
Football/Soccer Injuries
Football/Soccer injuries are a common part of the game. Most are sudden onset (acute), although overuse injuries also occur. Here we outline the most common Football injuries and how to treat and prevent them. Acute …
Race Day Tips for Runners
Former Elite Marathon runner Paul Evans gives his inside hints and tips on how to make the most of race day for any big city marathon including the London Marathon. Knee supports for running – …
Preventing Football Injuries (Soccer)
Probably 75% of Football injuries are preventable. The best protection from injury is correct warm-up and conditioning which can help you avoid unnecessary injury that can ruin the season. Preventing Football/Soccer Injuries Here are our …
Tennis Injuries
Here we look at some of the most common injuries in the game of Tennis, as well as what you can do to try to prevent tennis injuries. Tennis injuries are often in the upper …
Skiing Injuries
Although skiing has a reputation as a dangerous sport, research has shown that general skiing injury rates have reduced by 50% over the last fifteen years. Even so, Skiing injuries can be particularly nasty when …