At PhysioRoom we aim to empower people with the knowledge of their own sports injuries in order to supplement treatment and advice given by their doctor or chartered physiotherapist. Discover read expert injury guides on the symptoms, treatment, rehabilitation and prevention of a wide range of injuries and conditions.
The mid and lower back (spine) contains 12 thoracic and 5 lumbar vertebrae, a very strong set of joints which are surrounded by powerful muscles. It is designed to allow for movement whilst also providing protection to your vital organs. The back can become injured due to a sudden trauma, such as a fall, or … Read more
Arthritis (Osteoarthritis) Pain, Treatment & Prevention Introduction There is always something that can be done to help Arthritis. Arthritis Pain Around 20% of the UK population have some form of Arthritis. Arthritis affects both sexes and all age groups. Arthritis tends to be characterised by inflammation and degeneration of a joint, which causes joint pain … Read more
A lower back stress fracture, medically known as Spondylolysis, is the most common overuse injury of the lower back in sport. This condition is classified as either a bone stress reaction or a stress fracture of the lower back. There are a number of factors which make people more susceptible to Spondylolysis. Gender Female gymnasts … Read more
The muscles surrounding the calf and shin are powerful and help to propel the body forward during running and walking. These muscles, as well as the shin itself, are prone to overuse injuries such as shin splints (medial tibial stress syndrome) and Achilles tendinopathy. These types of injury are often minor and can be managed … Read more
Complete Guide to Patella Tendon Taping How to Tape your Knees like Rafael Nadal Do you suffer from knee pain due to Patella Tendonitis? Champion Rafael Nadal has been plagued by Patella Tendonitis in the past and gets relief by using a Patella Tendon taping technique. How can Patella Tendon taping help Patella Tendonitis? Patella … Read more
The ankle and foot complex is made up of 22 bones, which form 33 joints. The foot and ankle is designed to be strong and agile enough to quickly adapt to changes in the ground surface. The foot and ankle is designed to enable equal distribution of body weight through the foot whilst maintaining balance. … Read more
Richard N Villar MB BS BSc(Hons) MA MS FRCS, is a Consultant Orthopaedic surgeon who specialises in hip and knee conditions. Mr Villar works at Adenbrookes Hospital and The Cambridge Lea Hospital, Cambridge, UK. He has played a major role in the development of hip arthroscopy. His world renowned expertise in this new technique has … Read more
Football or ‘Soccer’ is the world’s most popular sport. There are over 240 million registered players worldwide and many more recreational football players. Most football injuries affect the lower extremities, which are defined as the groin and pelvis, hip and thigh, knee, calf, foot and ankle. Research shows that most football injuries are caused by … Read more
There are over one million fractures (broken bones) each year in the UK alone. Fractures can occur in people of any age, but two groups of people tend to sustain most fractures – the elderly and the childhood age groups. In children a broken forearm is the most common fracture, with boys sustaining fractures more … Read more