The very things that make rugby such an exciting sport to watch and play are what put players at the greatest risk of injury, unfortunately. The sport is high impact, involving full-force tackling, as well as fast-paced sprinting and sudden changes of direction. With the severity injuries continuing to rise in the professional game, the…
Stress fractures are tiny cracks in the bone which are normally caused by overuse. Whereas conventional fractures tend to be the result of a single traumatic injury and often result in a complete break in the bone, stress fractures may occur over a period of time due to repeated stresses on the bone. A stress…
Long distance running has many amazing benefits. It is great for physical fitness and mental wellbeing. It gets you out in the fresh air and helps to combat stress. It builds strength and endurance and, best of all, it’s free (if you don’t count the cost of running shoes).
Your rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons surrounding the shoulder. They help to provide stability and keep the head of your upper arm within your shoulder socket, as well as enabling your arm to rotate. Rotator cuff injuries are common in sports that involve making repeated overhead movements, as well as certain…
Your knees are hinged joints that allow the leg to bend and extend, but with minimal side-to-side motion. Bones, cartilage, ligaments, tendons and other soft tissues make up the knee joints, which are where three bones meet – the bottom of the thigh bone, the top of the shin bone and the kneecap.
The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that surround your shoulder joint. They stablise the joint, keeping the head of your arm bone firmly within the shallow socket, and enable you to lift and rotate your arms.
Whether it’s your first time on the ski slopes or you’re a seasoned skier and snowboarder, participating in winter sports puts you at risk of injury. Sprains, strains, dislocations and fractures are all common ski slope injuries. Even regular sports like running carry a greater injury risk in icy conditions.