Gary Lewin is one of the most recognisable faces in the Premiership. The longest-serving Chartered Physiotherapist in the Premiership, and Chief Physiotherapist for both the Arsenal and England squads. PhysioRoom.com caught up with Gary, who kindly took time out of his hectic schedule, to talk to us about his work at the top, the game … Read more
Dr K Donald Shelbourne, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon at The Shelbourne Clinic at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. He is a pioneer of orthopaedic surgery and his techniques have revolutionized the treatment of ACL injuries. In years gone by, the ACL injury may have spelt the end of a soccer career but, today, those … Read more
Colin Natali is a Consultant Spinal, Trauma and General Orthopaedic Surgeon, appointed to the Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel in December 1996. Colin also consults privately at the London Independent Hospital, The London Clinic, Harley Street, The Cromwell Hospital, and back2normal back and neck clinic, in London. His special interests include minimally invasive surgical procedures and … Read more
Eccentric Strengthening An eccentric contraction is defined as a contraction where the muscle is lengthening, as opposed to a concentric contraction where the muscle is shortening, or an isometric contraction where there is no change in the muscle length. There is nothing magical about eccentric muscle strengthening in the role of alleviating tendon problems. The … Read more
Hawkins et al., (2001) suggested that muscular strains are the single most commonly reported injuries in English professional soccer. This data is consistent with previous research, which reported similar findings (Hawkins and Fuller, 1999; Lewin, 1989; Ekstrand and Gillquist, 1983a, 1983b). This epidemiological research (studies of the incidence of injury) sought to identify the causes … Read more
In 2002, France and Arsenal star Robert Pires damaged the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee. Pires and the French national team coach Roger Lemerre have both blamed fatigue as a contributory factor in the injury. Lemerre has been deprived of the services of one of the world’s top midfield players for the … Read more
Achilles Tendinopathy Achilles tendinopathy is the term used to describe all of the possible issues with an Achilles tendon including inflammation (tendinitis) or degeneration (tendinopathy). It is now believed that the Achilles tendon is not simply inflamed; instead, the tendon has become thickened and stiffens up. Although this might sound alarming, degeneration (wear and tear) … Read more
What is a High Ankle Sprain? A sprained ankle is one of the most common injuries caused by participation in sports. It refers to soft tissue damage (mainly ligaments ) around the ankle joint. A high ankle sprain refers to ligament damage at the joint between the shin bone (tibia) and splint bone (fibula). This … Read more
The Injury The Humerus is the upper arm bone between the shoulder and the elbow. The part of the Humerus closest to the shoulder is known as the ‘Proximal Humerus’. The Proximal Humerus or upper arm is a common site for a fracture (accounting for around 5% of all fractures). Fractures to the Proximal Humerus … Read more
Despite numerous positive tests for performance enhancing drugs in Italy and Spain, there has not yet been a positive test in the English Premier League. Although performance enhancing drugs have never been part of the culture of English football, some notable figures have their suspicions. FIFA Medical Committee chairman, Michel D’Hooghe, commented “EPO is now … Read more