RICE is a popular acronym that relates to the treatment of minor injuries. It stands for Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation. It is a simple technique that you can use at home to reduce swelling, relieve pain and promote healing. In this blog we’ll look at when and how to use RICE and when you…
Whether you’re an amateur or professional, sustaining a sporting injury can leave you struggling to get back on track. In this article, we’ll look at some commonly-occurring sports injuries and consider what you can do to ensure you make a good recovery. Common sporting injuries Sporting injuries are any types of injury associated with physical…
Going to the gym is great for our physical and mental health, particularly when the weather turns colder and it is not so easy to exercise outdoors. Working out in the gym improves cardiovascular health, increases stamina and builds muscle and bone strength. But if you overdo it, you can injure yourself and this can…
With temperatures set to rise in the UK and Ireland over the coming week, more people will be heading off on a bike ride. Cycling is a great way to enjoy the outdoors, and as a low impact form of exercise, it is ideal for giving your muscles and cardiovascular system a workout and building…
An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) sprain or tear is one of the most common injuries of the knee, particularly among sportsmen and women who compete in high-impact sports like football and basketball. What causes ACL injuries? This type of injury normally occurs as the result of a rapid change of direction, slowing down while running…
The three muscles that run along the back of your thigh are called your hamstrings. Their function is to bend and straighten the knee. A hamstring strain is an injury caused by overloading one or more of these muscles, which can cause tearing in the muscle or at the point where it attaches to the…
Sprains and tears to the anterior cruciate ligament are among the most common knee injuries, particularly in high-impact sports like football and basketball. Causes of anterior cruciate ligament injuries Rapid changes of direction when running, stopping suddenly, a collision or landing heavily after jumping… all of these can lead to injuries of the anterior cruciate…
If you are experiencing pain that gets worse when you run, jump and walk, or pain that is exacerbated by bending and straightening your leg you may be suffering from Jumper’s Knee. Also referred to as Patellar Tendonitis, Jumper’s Knee causes pain, swelling or a dull aching sensation at the top of the shinbone under…
Running is an increasingly popular sport. Research shows that around 6.2 million people in England engaged in running during 2023, up from 5.9 million the previous year. It’s easy to see why so many people choose running as a way to develop and maintain their fitness. It gets you outside in the fresh air, does…
Traumatic meniscal tears are most common in younger people below the age of 30. They tend to occur in sports like football and rugby which involve making sudden twisting movements with the knee bent. The force of this on the knee can cause the meniscus – which cushions the bones of the knee and prevents…