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Are you fit enough to play in the Champions League Final?

18/05/2012 - 08:19

Bayern vs Chelsea: Only the fittest will prevail. As the world’s top footballers prepare to meet in the Champions League Final this weekend, we explore what it takes to make it at the highest level....

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What is causing pain at the front of my knee?

Posted On Wednesday, 21st March 2012 at 09:28

Many athletes and recreational sports people suffer from on-going knee pain and soreness. Today Physiotherapist Sarah Marshall looks in more detail at one aspect.

One of the most common types is Anterior Knee Pain (AKP). It describes pain at the front of the knee and can affect up to 40% of the population. It is especially common amongst athletes, yet not disrupt their sporting function or ability.

What you can learn about injury prevention from mowing your lawn.

Posted On Monday, 19th March 2012 at 08:40

Training too hard too heavy too soon?

flymo spare Two weeks ago I made my first stab at mowing the lawn. After a mild winter, it has grown quite a bit and my Flymo was not up to the task. It soon overheated.

I was not partciularly looking forward to having to buy a whole new mower, but those cunning people at Flymo have designed it for people like me.

Return to Netball Training: A physio's perspective.

Posted On Friday, 20th January 2012 at 08:11

A shock to the system

Netball physiotherapist I went to netball training last night with the Tiverton Terriers. It was a cold, damp evening with areas of surface water on the court. It was the first session of the year, all of us de-conditioned from the Christmas break but pleased to be back to enjoy the game and catch up with friends.

Training when Injured- Diary of an intern

Posted On Friday, 13th May 2011 at 07:34

kurtis gibson There will always come a time when you need to take a break from training, whether for health reasons or life just getting in the way. However James has taught me and the athletes he works with that it doesn’t have to be for injury.

Training when injured!

On multiple occasions at Millfield we have had athletes come in to the gym saying they are injured and that they cannot train.

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