Ice hockey is probably the most fast-paced team game in the world. It also has a reputation of being dangerous and violent. Both of these factors lead to a high incidence of injuries. The most common injuries in ice hockey are to the head or face, followed by the knee and thigh. Most injuries occur
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Over the past fifteen to twenty years, improvements in skiing equipment and studies into the causes of skiing injuries have contributed towards a decrease in the rate of injuries sustained by amateur skiers. By far the most commonly injured body part for skiers is the knee. Prevention Instruction All beginner skiers are advised to undertake
Running is the exercise of choice for many individuals, who see it as an expense-free way of maintaining their cardiovascular fitness and in many cases, body weight. Runners may enter races over distances from 5 kilometres up to marathons or may run simply for their own enjoyment and health benefits. Common Running Injuries Most running
Volleyball is still growing in popularity and is played in over 200 countries worldwide. The FIVB (Federation Internationale de Volleyball), the international governing body for the sport (equivalent to FIFA in soccer) has 218 member nations, which is more than any other international governing body for any other sport. Prevention A large number of injuries,
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Tennis, being a completely non-contact sport, has a lower incidence of injury, or at least acute, traumatic injury, than sports such as football. The majority of tennis injuries are chronic overuse injuries such as tendonitis. Preventing tennis injuries A large number of injuries, in all sports, especially at the lower levels, could be avoided. The
Soccer (or football in Europe) is the most popular sport in the world, at both grassroots and international level. Its popularity is due to the relative simplicity of the game as well as the accessibility and inexpensive nature of equipment and opportunities. Preventing Football Injuries Due to the very physical, fast-paced and semi-contact nature of
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Most drills will focus on one area for improvement, possibly footwork or a certain type of shot. The aim is to improve all strokes and techniques. Start with 1 player at one service line with a shuttle. This player starts as the champion. Have the first challenger on court waiting to receive the serve. More challengers
A badminton racket is a pivotal piece of kit for all players. Whether you own one or borrow one, it is impossible to play a game without it! Trying to find the right racket can be a very confusing and daunting experience for even the most experienced of players. Here, we will try and give
As a beginner, one of the most common questions is ‘what sort of shuttlecock should I use?’. Broadly speaking there are two main types of shuttlecock – feathered and plastic. They also tend to come in a variety of different speeds and quality, which may differ further in measurement between brands. Given all of the
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To prevent injury and optimise performance, it is important to wear a pair of specific badminton shoes. Playing badminton involves a great deal of twisting and turning, often at high speed, and can be fairly vigorous on your knee and ankle joints. To reduce the risk of injury, it is important to wear a pair
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