Mountain bike injuries can be divided into two main groups. Acute injuries are normally traumatic and caused by a fall or collision with an object like a root or tree. These injuries are sudden, unpredictable and can result in sprains, fractures even concussion. Chronic overuse injuries are due to the repetitive nature and posture whilst […]
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A ligament is a short band of tough fibrous connective tissue composed mainly of long, stringy collagen molecules. Ligaments connect bones to bones in and around joints and limit the amount of mobility in that joint, or prevent certain movements altogether. There are four major knee ligaments; the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments found deep […]
Commonly referred to as your ‘cartilage’, your knee meniscus is a piece of fibrocartilage that separates the thigh bone (femur) from your shin bone (tibia). Each knee joint has a medial (inside) meniscus and a lateral (outside) meniscus. The role of the meniscus is to assist with the rotational stability as well as acting as […]
Rugby is a fast-moving and high-intensity team sport. The game can be played for fun and fitness as well as a professional career. The enjoyment comes from all ages and at all levels of rugby from a tag rugby tournament up to elite level. As we are constantly reminded of the importance of physical activity […]
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