• Cycling: Road World Championships and Injury

    The 2017 World Road Race Championships got under way on Saturday to kick off a week’s worth of cycling action that will feature the likes of Tour de France winner Chris Froome and world road race champion Peter Sagan. The competition runs from September 17-24 and is the 90th edition of the yearly event, which … Read more

    PhysioRoom’s Guide to Foam Rollers

    Ah the foam roller. How has something which is so little understood, is pretty uncomfortable to use and looks like a misplaced pool toy come to be the staple of any athlete’s rehab and recovery kit? Well simply, foam rollers work. You may have seen them in your gym and either not known what they … Read more

    PhysioRoom’s McGregor v Mayweather Preview

    There’s an old, well used adage in boxing, one you’ve probably heard, it goes “Styles make fights”. Whoever first uttered those words – if indeed it was one man rather than a phrase that has slowly, burrowed itself in to the consciousness of a sport with repeated use – probably didn’t think they’d ever be … Read more

    Athletics: World Championships and Injury

    The World Athletics Championships got under way on Friday, and with them comes the last chance to ever see Jamaican sprinting legend Usain Bolt and distance running great Mo Farah in action at the elite level. Both look set to retire at the end of this season, closing the curtain on an era in athletics … Read more

    The Best way to Apply a Cold or Hot Compress

    It’s the 85th minute, your team is 1-0 down when the ball is headed from your area and falls in to your path. There’s green grass ahead of you, the counter is there, this is it, your chance at glory, equalise and become a hero. But just as you get in to your stride, that … Read more

    PhysioRoom’s Guide to Knee Braces

    Knee Braces – A Brief History Knee braces and supports are one of the most vital aspects of knee injury treatment and rehabilitation. Being able to run, turn, stop and start again is absolutely crucial to being successful in your chosen sport. That’s why braces and supports can make all the difference when it comes … Read more

    What is a Ruptured Patella Tendon?

    So far throughout this year’s Wimbledon, injury has been a recurring theme. Leading up to the show-piece we were all sweating on the fitness of Andy Murray and have watched on, eagle eyed at how he walks between points. So it’s safe to say it was already in the consciousness of even the most casual … Read more

    Hot and Cold Therapy Explained

      Hot and Cold therapy are great ways of treating injuries, be it on the track, field, at home or even the office. Whenever we pick up an injury, there’s always that initial impulsion to ice it down. While this might be the correct method with some injuries, it’s not always the way forward, or … Read more

    PhysioRoom’s Wimbledon 2017 Preview

    Tennis’ third major of the year and the biggest one of them all, Wimbledon, is on the horizon. As players from both the men’s and women’s tours re-tune their games to that of grass at the various pre-slam tournaments, both of this year’s main Wimbledon titles look up for grabs. It’s the two weeks of … Read more

    5 Ways to Help with Plantar Fasciitis

    Today at PhysioRoom we’re going to be taking a look at Plantar Fasciitis and how you can help alleviate some of the problems this pesky condition brings with it using products like supports and insoles. First of all, let’s have a quick recap of what Plantar Fasciitis actually is shall we… What is Plantar Fasciitis? … Read more