The joys and merits of the magic sponge
One of the stereotypical images of grassroots sport is the sight of the slightly overweight trainer wearing the padded jacket, carrying the bucket and sponge.
View ArticleLife in the fast lane can have its pitfalls
As sport and the athletes performing evolve, so too are new types of injuries becoming more common.
View ArticleTime for a winter break to recharge the winter batteries
At the end of a week featuring a day dubbed 'Black Monday', there's a good chance that you're now much more aware of the effect that shorter days and darker nights are having upon your energy and...
View ArticleDon't be put off by knee problems
An inevitable consequence of a prolonged career in a really physical sport is problems with your knees.
View ArticleHeavy pitches and cold weather.... watch how your Sunday team is affected
As the season approaches its final quarter an interesting thing will often happen in the professional game as the number of injuries reduces and the amount of players available for selection increases.
View ArticleKnee clunks and clicks are a sign of wear and tear
For many, the clicking and clunking of their joints as they hurry around a football pitch is a pretty normal occurrence.
View ArticleAre you sitting comfortably? Then I'll begin
The way that you sit might not be something that you've ever considered being an important factor in your performance in sport.
View ArticleThe answer to the question -
TAKE one look at the injury list of teams in the North-East this weekend and you'll likely find a swell in the number of players missing through knee injuries.
View ArticleThe perils of playing on with a foot injury
One of the most painful moments on a football field has to be that situation where you strike the bottom of your opponent's boot and the top of your foot impacts directly with their studs.
View ArticleMaking a splash in the pool can help prevent injuries
CRISTIANO Ronaldo and swimming pools. A familiar sight in the close season as the Real Madrid superstar is pictured in the fabulous hotels of places like Las Vegas or Los Angeles. But the former...
View ArticleFive steps to help you play on like Beckham
If you're in your mid to late 30s, you're possibly adapting to life in the Friday night over-35 league or contemplating the inevitable transition to continue your football career with those in the 40+...
View ArticleStretch to reduce the risk of becoming hamstrung
One look at the Premier League injury table this week and both Sunderland and Newcastle are pretty close to being on top - not a healthy place to be in the build up to one of the most important games...
View ArticleHow to prepare your body for those late kick-offs
After a pretty harsh winter and the likelihood of many games having been postponed, there's a good chance that you'll be involved in a flurry of midweek evening fixtures - and it brings a whole new...
View ArticleAll you need to know before marathon run
When it comes to preparing for a marathon, you might think there's no such thing as over preparing? But this isn't always strictly true.
View ArticleKeep things ticking over by competing in a triathlon
If you ever find yourself on the treatment table of a physio room, one of the reasons could be that you're suffering from an over-use type injury.
View ArticleExercise is vital for keeping stress at bay
Finding the time to keep fit is the often the number one obstacle to a person being as fit as they would like.
View ArticleChanging surfaces can cause endless issues
As the grassroots football season comes to an end, it's possible you're already considering other ways to keep fit and stay active through the summer months.
View ArticlePlayers can benefit from a woman's touch
Since Sir Alex Ferguson's appointment as Manchester Untied boss some 27 years ago, aside from the emergence of foreign players, European football, academies, Sky Sports and even compulsory seating for...
View ArticleWhy Hignett and Cooper are the right pick for Pools
Choose a young, motivated and super keen manager on his way up, or an experienced but recently sacked manager fresh off the merry-go-round of failure. Which would you rather have at the head of your...
View ArticleMake the right choice and rest over summer
The end of the football season offers you the choice of a complete break to give your body a rest, or choosing to do something else to keep you fit and active.
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