It is not a name that trips off the lips in any conversation about football but Harold Bell is a record breaker. He played an amazing 401 consecutive league games for Tranmere Rovers between 1946 and 1955. This is an exceptional achievement for a number of reasons. First, he played most of his career in … Read more
As part of our series following World’s Strongest Man competitor Jack McIntosh we decide to get our teeth around that all important diet. The stats on Jack Age: 24 Lives: Kendal, Lake District Height: 6’4″ Weight: 23 Stone Bench: 240kg Squat: 310kg Deadlift: 410kg Diet Special As a strength athlete how important is … Read more
When a footballer needs to prove his fitness to his boss he has to undergo a fitness test. This does not involve the player sitting at a desk in a draughty gym with a desk full of lucky gonks trying to work out the answer to question one. What exactly does a fitness test consist … Read more
Winter Sports are very much in at the moment in the UK thanks to the Winter Olympics, and none more so than Ice Hockey. Here at PhysioRoom, we have form for keeping an interest in Ice Hockey, following our link-up with the GB Ice Hockey team last year, and well of course be cheering the … Read more
Weve heard so much about ACL injuries in recent years, and indeed straining, tearing or completely rupturing the ACL, or any of the medial ligaments is one of the worst injuries an active individual can suffer. Coming back from long-term injury is never a set road, there are always bumps and detours in the journey. … Read more
Tennis Injuries Tennis is arguably the most popular racquet sport on the planet, with both causal and competitive players being at risk of suffering from the injuries that are associated with the sport. For less experienced players, physical and technical training can help reduce the chance of sustaining tennis injuries. However, sometimes even the most … Read more
The PhysioRoom guides to Women’s Sports injuries explains what the most common women’s injuries are, how they are caused and the best way to treat them.