Want to play more of the sport you love? Then it’s definitely in your interest to make sure that you avoid football injuries wherever possible. The good news is that, through simply knowing what to do and taking a few simple actions, you can dramatically lower your chances of spending time in the treatment room. […]
Maximize your Rest and Recovery for Top Performance
If you’re involved in regular sporting activity, then the chances are you’ll have some awareness of the importance of rest and recovery between exertions in training and competition. Some people think that the rest and recovery phase is all about simply doing nothing other than refraining from sport but it’s about much more than this. […]
Should I See a Physiotherapist?
Bring up the topic of amateur football in a conversation and it always seems that, before long, it turns to talking about injuries. Everyone gets injured at some point, it’s just the risk you run when playing any sport. At the very least it results in discomfort, and at worst it can keep us out […]
11 Simple Tips to Stop Aching after Sport
Sometimes the aches and pains we feel after exercise are a healthy burn. Like some kind of reassuring afterglow; you can bask in the feeling that you’re getting stronger and fitter. Other times (usually when you’ve overdone it), the pain is just downright agony. If you’ve ever literally hobbled around like the walking-wounded, struggled to sit down […]
Perfect Refuelling: What to Eat After a Game
A good game of 5-a-side, or any other sport, will put your body through its paces, depleting your body’s energy stores and leaving your muscles in need of repair. In order to aid your recovery and get your body back on track, you need to consider when and how you refuel it after a game. If […]
The Incredible Power of Sleep for Sports
Getting enough sleep is key to our general well-being, but you might not have realised the massive impact it can have on your performance on the field. In this article we’re going to explore why it’s so important and what sort of benefits it can have on your game. Studies show that getting enough sleep can drastically […]