How do you treat a groin injury?
Nick Beer explains how to treat a groin injury and how long recovery will take
Injuries
How to prevent and recover from muscle, tendon and ligament injuries
Cyclist palsy: what it is and how to treat it
Specialist hand and wrist physiotherapist Rachel Maccabee explains causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention of cyclist palsy
The posterior chain: what it is and why it’s important for athletes
Know what the posterior chain is and why it’s important for athletes? If not, physio Matthew Taylor explains all you need to know about it and the importance of keeping the posterior chain strong and healthy
Why is quad strength important for triathletes?
Your thighs are made up of four muscles, commonly known as the quadriceps, and it’s these muscles that are responsible for generating power – an important commodity for triathletes. Physio Juliet Slade explains more
What are the 7 Functional Movement Screening tests? And what do they tell physios?
Physio Leonie Cameron explains the seven key parts of a Functional Movement Screening test, and what it can tell your physiotherapist about how you move and your susceptibility to injury
How to train and exercise with bad knees
Do you suffer with painful knees? Physio James Davis explains how to train and exercise with bad knees
Post-cancer fatigue: what it is, and how exercise can help you treat and overcome it
Top triathlete and oncology specialist Lucy Gossage explains how exercise can help with post-cancer fatigue
What are the healing phases of a soft tissue injury?
Physio Juliet Slade explains the three healing phases of a soft tissue injury
3 strength and conditioning exercises to help you stay injury-free
Nick Beer explains 3 essential exercises that should be part of every training programme to help keep you injury-free, and gain maximum benefit and results from your training schedule.
What is a torn meniscus and how do you treat it?
A torn meniscus is a common knee injury among athletes. Physio Alex Parford explains its causes, symptoms and treatment
Why do I get itchy skin when I sweat?
Get a rash when you sweat when working out? Then you could have a sweat allergy, says sports scientist Andy Blow…
What are the most common triathlon injuries, and how do you avoid them?
New to triathlon and worried about injuring yourself? Nick Beer explains the new demands put on your body, and the most common tri injuries, with tips on how you can strengthen your body to prevent them
How can you avoid muscle loss as you age?
Physio Brad Beer explains how to minimise losing muscle as you age
How does exercise affect your immune system and your ability to fight off coronavirus?
Keeping active is crucial for maintaining a healthy immune system and isolation should not stop people working out, say scientists from the University of Bath
How does endurance sports affect your lungs and respiratory system?
Endurance training enhances the respiratory system in a number of ways. Here we explain the key adaptations
Coronavirus: How athletes can look after their immunity and respiratory health
Professor Greg Whyte explains how triathletes and other athletes can look after themselves during the Covid-19 pandemic
Is there a ‘male menopause’?
Wondering if men can also experience a ‘menopause’ and if it could affect your performance? Dr Nicky Keay explains
Which joints do we use the most in triathlon?
Joint loading has to be a consideration for triathletes as the repetitive nature of training can lead to poor joint health. Brad Beer explains the ones we use the most
Chlorine allergy: symptoms, causes, treatment and prevention
Suffer with a chlorine allergy? John Wood explains how you can minimise the symptoms so you can enjoy your pool swim
High foot arches: what they are and how to treat the problems they cause
Physiotherapist Alex Parford explains all you need to know about high foot arches, and how to manage the problems they could cause
Does doing triathlons damage your joints?
Worried all your training could damage your joints and cause long-term problems and injuries? Physio Brad Beer takes a look at the evidence
Post-exercise nausea: why do I feel sick and sometimes vomit after exercise?
Often feel sick after exercise? Sports scientist Andy Blow explains causes and prevention
High exercise levels help women live longer
Women who exercise more are far more likely to live longer, say scientists
Being active found to reduce prostate cancer risk
Being physically active could be key to reducing prostate cancer risk say scientists
