Injuries
How to prevent and recover from muscle, tendon and ligament injuries
How to stay injury-free before the start of race season
As you start to ramp up your training before the start of a new season the risk of injury can also increase. But with the right advice and exercises they can be easily prevented…
Will walking on a torn meniscus make it worse?
Knee injuries can be painful and frustrating, but they can also be confusing. To help, senior physiotherapist Ollie Errser explores if walking on a torn meniscus will make it worse...
How to improve your strength and reduce injury for triathlon racing
Include some S&C work into your training schedule and get ready to elevate your swim, bike and run performance. British Triathlon S&C coach Matt Croyle provides the advice and sessions…
What is jogger's nipple and how to prevent it?
Exercise is the elixir of life. But every now and then it causes one big problem: jogger’s nipple. Thankfully, not only are there simple ways to treat it, there are proven ways to prevent it, too…
What’s the recovery time for a meniscus tear?
Meniscus tears are common injuries among athletes, but how long do they take to recover? Six Physio's Ellie Shepherd has the answers…
How to heal a torn meniscus naturally
A meniscus tear is a common injury among athletes but can it repair on its own? Physio Ben Johnson has the answers…
Does triathlon cause shingles?
Shingles is a debilitating and painful condition, but how susceptible are triathletes to developing it? And how can it be managed?
How to waterproof a wound for swimming
Should you go swimming if you've got a cut or broken skin? Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi explains what's safe and how to prepare for your swim
Should you go swimming with a cold?
Feeling under the weather and wondering whether or not you should go swimming with a cold? Here's Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi with the answer...
Hip pain when running: diagnosis and causes
Sore hips, while common among triathletes, are difficult to diagnose and treat. Luckily 220 physio Emma Deakin knows the signs, symptoms and solutions for hip problems and injuries
Knee osteoarthritis: what it is and how to manage it
A knee osteoarthritis diagnosis doesn't mean the end of your running or triathlon career, in fact it could be the best thing for it. Brad Beer explains…
Best back stretches for triathletes
A daily, 5-minute stretching routine can be enough to keep common back aches and pains at bay for the active triathlete. Chartered physiotherapist Helen O'Leary has the advice and exercises…
How to prevent motion sickness, seasickness and nausea when swimming
Do you feel seasick while swimming? Suffering from motion sickness and nausea can be fairly common for swimmers. Here, John Wood explores the causes and remedies…
Why is glute strength important?
Wondering why strong glute muscles are important? Physiotherapist Alex Howarth explains and provides three, key glute-strengthening exercises…
What's the difference between non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and steroids?
Both non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and steroids are used to treat, and reduce, inflammation. However, they work in totally different ways and are used to treat very different conditions. Physiotherapist Alex Howarth explains…
Trochanteric bursitis: causes, symptoms and treatment
Trochanteric bursitis, or lateral hip pain, is a common and painful condition among runners. Here's everything you need to know to help diagnose, treat and prevent it…
Shin splints vs stress fracture: what's the difference?
Here we explain the difference between shin splints and stress fractures, how you can tell which one you’re suffering from and, most importantly, how to treat them both…
How do you tell the difference between a soft tissue injury and a stress fracture?
So how do you tell whether your injury is ‘just’ soft tissue or a more serious stress fracture? Physiotherapist Bryony Short explains how to evaluate the symptoms
How to strengthen your back and why triathletes should
Back health is an important topic that many athletes overlook. Here, consultant osteopath Michael Fatica explains why it needs your attention
How to use muscle contractions to aid injury recovery
Using different muscle contractions can help promote cellular repair and will speed up your recovery time from injury. Here's the how and why…
Swimmer's shoulder: Symptoms, causes and how to treat it
Swimmer's shoulder is one of the most problematic ailments swimmers face. Here, osteopath James White provides advice on how to diagnose and treat it
How to manage persistent pain
Got a pain that isn't going away? Here we examine the potential causes of pain and when you should seek further treatment and advice…
How to alleviate thigh cramp during a race
Ever suffered with cramp in your thighs during training and/or racing? Hydration expert Andy Blow has the solution…
How to release a pinched nerve in your shoulder
Triathletes are, annoyingly, more susceptible to trapped nerves in the shoulder. Here Six Physio's Rachel McCulloch explains why, details the symptoms and explains how you can treat them…