• Firstaid4Sport Sponsors Union Cup Rugby

      The Union Cup Rugby is a biennial event that celebrates diversity and inclusivity in rugby. It brings together LGBTQ+ rugby teams from across Europe to compete in a weekend-long tournament. This year, the Union Cup Rugby was held at The Pavilion in Birmingham, over the bank holiday
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    Bournemouth 7’s Festival

    Over the Queen’s Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend, we were thrilled to sponsor Physio Fitness, the medic team at Bournemouth Sevens. Bournemouth 7’s festival has gone from strength to strength since being established in 2008 and is now the World’s Largest Sport & Music Festival, at
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  • Firstaid4sport

    Proud to support the South Island Sevens

    FirstAid4Sport proudly sponsored the medic team for the inaugural South Island Sevens on the Isle of White last weekend. This was rugby sevens at its finest, welcoming 800 players from as far afield as Fiji.
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  • Guides

    Which taping or strapping do I choose?

    It’s the age old question. You suffer an injury and want to avoid further damage but you don’t want to give up participating in your favourite sport. So what taping do you use? What is going to work best? And which will make sure you’re protected? Well do not fear any longer bec
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  • Firstaid4sport

    FAQ

    Can you help me in choosing the right product for my condition? The first step in picking the right product is to understand the injury and this is where seeking professional advice is of crucial importance. Once you know the exact nature of your injury, we pride ourselves on our product knowle
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  • Snow Sports

    A Perfect Fit

    Why would you need a fitting centre? A knee injury could spell the end of your skiing holidays, but if you manage an ACL tear effectively, you can continue to enjoy the snow for years to come. The right brace can help to get you back on the slopes, and back to your best, all whilst keeping your i
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  • Foot and Toe Injuries

    The importance of footcare in sport

    Footcare is an important issue within sport— your feet support you, so it is vital that you also support them. We have a wide variety of products available to ensure that your feet remain healthy and that you can continue training, playing and making progress. An issue with your feet can have wide-r
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  • First Aid Kits

    First Aid Kit Maintenance Checklist

    A first aid kit is something you never want to need, but when you do need it is very important that all your first aid content is sterile, in date and undamaged. Out of date sterile goods can cause infection, water bottles can harbor mold and bacteria, and fragile items can become damaged in storage
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  • Health and Wellbeing

    Sports injuries and preventions

    A sports injury is always bad news since it means time away from sport, training and not only causes physical pain but can lead to drops in fitness levels. It’s important not to rush back from an injury since inadequate healing can lead to additional damage and steps need to be taken on return to sp
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  • Guides

    Ligaments and Tendon Injuries Explained

    The two injuries are very alike, and this is what causes a confusing overlap between the two. A simple way to destining between the two is that a tendon attaches a muscle to bone whereas a ligament attaches bone to bone.   However, both injuries have similar symptoms, and this is what causes most
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  • Guides

    A Guide To Calf Strains

    A calf strain is an injury which occurs when the muscle at the back of the lower leg becomes damaged or inflamed due to excessive strain or force being placed on the calf muscle. The most common cause of a calf strain is through overuse of the muscle, particularly in sports which involve a high
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  • Guides

    5 Tips for Cycling This Winter

    With the clocks set to go back one hour this Sunday (27/10/19) it means that the winter is officially upon us. Although the change is designed to give us an extra hour of light after work, many people will still find themselves cycling in the dark, so here are a few tips for those winter rides.
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  • Guides

    A Guide to Purchasing your Knee Brace

    Buying a Knee brace be it your first or a replacement is a daunting process. Knee braces come in several different shapes and sizes, as well as offering different levels of support it is difficult to be sure what brace is right for you and your injury. Therefore, here at Firsatid4sport we have prod
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  • Guides

    Hand Wrap for Boxing & MMA

    The reason which fighters wrap their hands is obvious, it protects their hands. Hands are made up of several delicate joints and bones which can be easily damaged when training or competing. The wrap is used to stabilise the delicate bones and joints and prevent movement when punching a bag, a pad,
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  • Guides

    Know your tape ahead of the 2019 Rugby World Cup

    The Rugby World Cup is less than 24 hours away and with such little time left to wait until kick-off we here at FirstAid4Sport have compiled a guide to all the taping you’ll see take place on the field throughout the next six weeks.   At 11:15AM (BST) tomorrow Japan take on Russia in the
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    Firstaid4sport welcomes Cardiff Met WFC to the family!

    Ahead of the UEFA Women’s Champions League Firstaid4sport are proud to announce our new partnership with Cardiff Met Women’s Football Club. Cardiff Met WFC are synonymous with excellence in Women's Football. Both the 1st and 2nd team have made some considerable achievements in BUCS, the Welsh N
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    England Dodgeball welcomes Firstaid4sport as a new partner

    Ahead of this years European Championships, England Dodgeball have joined forces with leading first aid supplier Firstaid4sport - to take first aid provision in dodgeball to the next level. The Lincoln based company will work with specialist England staff to create a dodgeball specific first aid ki
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  • Injury Guide

    How to Treat Shin Splints

    Shin splints, medically known as Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS) if bone related and Exertional Compartment Syndrome (ECS) if muscle related is a common injury in runners, the causes are widely debated however studies suggest a combination of methods to help treat and prevent this injury.
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    Naqi Premier Partner

    Firstaid4sport are proud to announce that we are now a Naqi Premier Partner. Naqi massage lotions are extremely popular in sports environments as they are developed with extended massage in mind and prevent the negative side effects of the mechanical handling of the skin during a massage. Available
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  • Firstaid4sport

    Club Accounts: Why, who and how?

    If there is one thing we know at Firstaid4sport (apart from First Aid of course), it’s Clubs! We understand their sport, their team and of course their requirements in relation to First Aid and Medical Equipment. Yes, every sport may be different, but the fundamentals are the same; Safety comes f
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  • First Aid Kits

    Who we are, our beliefs and ethos.

    The concept of Firstaid4sport was born after our Director Gemma was playing in a hockey match where a player was injured, and they were unable to find the first aid kit as it was hidden among the team’s black kits bags. Once it was found Gemma realised that the contents of the kit were no good
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  • Guides

    What do I need in a first aid kit?

    We all know the many health benefits of sport, but what do we do when things don’t go to plan and injury strikes? We reach for the first aid kit! Quite often there’s little time to think, so a well organised, easily accessible first aid kit is essential to reduce the amount of downtime a
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  • Guides

    Tendons vs Ligaments

    How do you know if you have damaged your ligament or your tendon? Well to be honest the reason there is such a confusing overlap of what is what and where, is because the two are very alike. The simplest way to put it is that tendons attach muscle to bone and ligaments attach bone to bone. Sounds s
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  • Interviews

    Firstaid4sport Ambassador - Reece Mitchell

    We are proud to announce that Firstaid4sport will be supporting Reece Mitchell over the coming CrossFit season. Having finished in 3rd place at The CrossFit Games 2017 Teen 14-15 years, we are excited to see where this season leads to. Reece will be using our EAB Tear Light Tape, Kinesiology Ta
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  • Amir Khan

    Pro Wrap! The UK's original Boxing Hand Gauze - The Story

    It all started back in 2009, when Michael, our Director, was approached by Boxing Trainer, Dean Powell. Dean had just returned from Bulgaria with Boxer Amir Khan who was now in his professional career. Whilst out in Bulgaria, Amir had been using a simple gauze bandage to wrap his hands and protect
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  • Sport

    CrossFit Jargon Busting

    Walking into a CrossFit Box for the first time isn’t the only thing that can be daunting to a newbie, CrossFit seems to come with a whole new language! Most terms in CrossFit are acronyms although to start with they may seem like nonsense. So we’ve decided to put together a list of the m
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  • Sport

    Top 6 Wimbledon Facts

     Wimbledon is nearly upon us, so we thought we would put together a little list of 6 of the lesser known, most random facts about the event. 1.Wimbledon adopted yellow tennis balls in 1986 with the advent of colour television; before that, white balls were used 2. A Harris hawk called Rufus is
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  • Elbow Injuries

    Bicep Tears

    Biceps - the muscles located at the front of the upper arm, extending from the elbow, upwards to the shoulder. A torn or strained bicep, is an injury most often to the bicep tendon. The tendons at either end of the muscle can be torn, however, it is much more common for the tendon that attaches to t
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  • Interviews

    Interview With Sam Briggs

    Sam Briggs or The Engine as she is nicknamed, is the UK’s answer to CrossFit royalty. Sam is respected amongst the elite athletes of CrossFit and we can understand why. Following her second games in 2011, where she finished 4th she was hit by a devastating knee injury. After surgery and good r
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  • Sport

    What is CrossFit

    CrossFit is constantly varied functional movements performed at high intensity. All CrossFit workouts are based on functional movements, and these movements reflect the best aspects of gymnastics, weightlifting and cardio. These are the core movements of life. Intensity is essential for results and
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  • Injury Guide

    Wrist Pain

    Wrist pain is often experienced through discomfort in the wrist or upper hand area and is commonly caused by a number of injuries, including sprains and/or fractures. Carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis and repetitive motion can also lead to wrist pain. Although small, the human wrist is made up of ei
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  • Injury Guide

    Top Five Motocross Injuries

    Motocross was developed from motorcycle competitions in the early 1900s in the UK. Motocross is riding a specially designed motorcycle, called a motocross bike, on a closed course, consisting of a variety of terrain; uphill’s, downhill’s, corners, jumps, etc. If you are racing, it is ove
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  • Injury Guide

    Trochanteric Bursitis Hip

    What is Trochanteric Bursitis Hip? Trochanteric bursitis hip, is an overuse injury at the hip which is common in runners. Bursitis is a trochanteric (trochanteric refers to either of two knobs at the top of the femur, serving for the attachment of muscles between the thigh and pelvis.) hip bursitis
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  • Guides

    5 Reasons to Learn CPR

     Would you know what to do or how to react if someone suddenly collapsed in front of you? Sudden heart attacks are amongst the most common cause of death in the world. Performing CPR can be the difference between life and death. You can’t assume that someone else will step in – that
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  • Health and Wellbeing

    Pectoral Tears and Strains

    What are Pectoral Tears and Strains? The pectoral muscles (pecs) are located at the front of the chest, they are made up of two muscles. The larger of the two is called the pectoralis major muscle, this extends from the sternum across the ribs and collar bone to the humerus (upper arm). The pectoral
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  • News

    Why Open a Club Account?

    At Firstaid4sport we believe no matter what size club you are a part of, you should have access to the same high quality first aid equipment, whether it be a local village pub team, or the Premiership Football League. You may not have heard of our club accounts (although I can’t think of a rea
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  • Health and Wellbeing

    Keeping Hydrated

    The British summertime appears to be in full swing (touches wood, crosses fingers) It’s no secret, staying hydrated is an important part of your overall health, but there are lots of health benefits that aren’t as well known. Hydration can give your metabolism a boost, lubricate your joi
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  • Ankle Injuries

    Glass Ankles

    The urban dictionary defines glass ankles as: An injury prone ankle with the structural integrity of a house of cards on a bouncy castle. Glass ankles is essentially a slang term for someone who is prone to ankle twist and sprains, a simple trip or stumble can lead to the ankle giving way, this
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  • Injury Guide

    Tight Calves

    Tight calf muscle symptoms tend to come on gradually and get worse while exercising (often during running). Sometime they will improve during the run, and other times only improve when the muscles cool down. This is a common problem in athletes particularly runners. The reasons for the calf muscles
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  • Back Injuries

    Hot or Cold Therapy for Back Pain

    Many of us will have experienced a back injury at some point in our lives, and most can testify as to how painful it can be. It’s not unusual to adopt a trial and error method to relieve the pain. Two of the most popular methods of alleviating pain is through heating and / or cooling the area
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  • Elbow Injuries

    Golfers Elbow

    What are the Causes of Golfers Elbow? Golfer’s elbow occurs when the soft tissue or muscles at the front of the forearm (flexors) responsible for extending the wrist and fingers, become inflamed or damaged. As its name suggests this injury is very common in golfers due to the nature of the rep
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  • Health and Wellbeing

    Wobble Board Guide

    Standing Balance Test (Easy) Stand on the wobble board with your feet shoulder width apart and push the front of the board down towards the ground by flexing your feet forward, aim to get the lip of the board as close to the ground as you can without letting it touch the floor. Proceed to roll the b
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  • Injury Guide

    Patella Tracking

    Most often, the patella will shift excessively towards the outside of your leg, however, in some cases although less common; it is possible for it to shift towards the inside. The knee joint is a hinge which connects the tibia and fibula of your leg with your femur. The kneecap is held in its natura
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  • Foot and Toe Injuries

    Plantar Fasciitis

    What Is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar Fasciitis is sustained when the Plantar Fascia becomes inflamed and usually occurs at the point in which your heel attaches to the tissue. Plantar Fascia is the band of tissue that stretches from your heel to the bones found in the middle of your foot, acting as a
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  • Guides

    Why we love Easter Skiing!

    Easter is a great time to enjoy skiing, making the most of the better weather, taking advantage of the last of the ski season. Easter is the perfect time to enjoy a skiing getaway with family and children or equally just with friends. If you are the type of person who wants to ski whilst enjoying t
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  • Health and Wellbeing

    Making the most of your Kinesiology Tape

    Kinesiology Tape, when applied correctly, should last 5 to 7 days, so unfortunately, there will come a time when you need to be brave and remove that tape, just like pulling off a plaster. Sometimes activity and movement can loosen the adhesive and the tape starts to peel at the edges, other times t
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  • Ankle Injuries

    Ankle Inversion Sprain Taping Tutorial

    A sprained ankle is one of the most common sports injuries and is also the most frequently re-injured. In the majority of cases the ankle rolls inwards (inversion) under the weight of the rest of the body, resulting in damage to the ligaments on the outside of the ankle. An ankle sprain refers to th
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  • Injury Guide

    How to fit the Donjoy Armor

    There is no doubting that the Donjoy Armor is an amazing piece of kit is invaluable for ACL injuries. However, it can seem awkward to fit at first. This video takes you through the fitting process that you would go through if you booked a fitting with us. This video covers: How to measure before yo
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  • Interviews

    Firstaid4sport welcomes England Athletics as a new partner

     Firstaid4sport is delighted to announce that we are now working in partnership with England Athletics as their preferred first aid supplier, providing offers and benefits to athletes, runners and member clubs. We will be working closely with England Athletics to offer exclusive discounts to me
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  • Guides

    Knee Brace Hinges

    Choosing a knee brace can be difficult and confusing. Lots of technical language is thrown around with little or no explanation of what it actually means, or advice on which would really work best for you and your injuries. Hinged knee braces provide the best support, however, did you know that ther
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  • Health and Wellbeing

    7 Reasons why we Love Kinesiology Tape

    Kinesiology tape is one of our most popular products, however, you may be thinking what actually is it? Or, how can I use it? Keep reading to find out; It is proven to work – kinesiology tape has had significant research done to prove that it accelerates the healing process for a range of inju
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  • Health and Wellbeing

    Knee Arthritis (Osteoarthritis)

    What is arthritis? Arthritis is a condition characterised by a degenerative process whereby there is gradual wear and tear to the cartilage and bone surfaces of a joint with subsequent inflammation. Arthritis of the knee may occur following a specific injury or due to repetitive impact through the k
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  • Health and Wellbeing

    Coping with the Mental Impact of a Sports Injury

    The is undoubtedly many factors to take into consideration when it comes to the healing process following a sports injury, however one of the factors that we rarely consider is the mental side of healing. The psychological effect that an injury can have on a person and how their mental state effects
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  • Injury Guide

    Knee Braces for Horse Riding

    Anyone who horse rides will know just how hard the sport is on your knees. However, the logistics of the sport makes protecting the knees very difficult with problems such as tight fitting clothing, the need for a complete range of motion, and most importantly the fact that most of us would rather s
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  • Health and Wellbeing

    Recurrent Injuries

    Recurrent injury is an injury to any location on the body that previously sustained the same injury. It can be caused by anything, from an accident, sports injury, or work-related incident. Sports injuries can often be recurrent with subsequent injuries being influenced by the first injury. Most rec
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  • Health and Wellbeing

    The Importance of Warming Up and Cooling Down

    Warming Up Before exercise, it is very important to warm up the body. This aids the performer in preparing physiologically and psychologically for exercise, reducing the risk of injury when exercising. Warm up exercises prepare the body for exercising by increasing the blood flow to the muscles allo
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  • Injury Guide

    Hot and Cold Therapy. Which one to use, and when?

    Confused about whether to use hot or cold therapy? We make it easy. The hot vs cold therapy debate can seem complicated, so here are 4 simple rules to follow: Cold Therapy DO - Use Cold Therapy immediately after an injury to reduce swelling and inflammation. DON'T - Use Cold Therapy on stiff m
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  • Injury Guide

    How can I keep skiing with a torn ACL?

     Approximately one third of skiing injuries involve damage to the knees, most commonly ruptures of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL). But does a partial or even full tear to your ACL have to mean the end of pain free skiing? Or worse still the end of skiing all together? Here at Firstai
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  • Interviews

    BBC Radio Lincolnshire and the Hobbledehoo

    We spoke to Melvyn Prior about all things Hobbledehoo! The Hobbledehoo Active Kids Harness is a brand new product to provide a suitable harness for holding, grabbing or picking up your child. Designed by parents initially as a skiing harness for children the Hobbledehoo Active Harness has a mul
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  • Guides

    Top 10 Gifts for the Injury Prone Athlete

    We all have that one friend or team mate who is constantly suffering an injury or ruled out for a season. Well Christmas is nearly here and isnt it time that we stopped making fun of their injury prone ways? Maybe not. But the injury prone athletes need Christmas gifts too! So here is our top ten pi
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  • Snow Sports

    Preparing to Ski - Episode 1

    With the ski season just a few weeks away (I am sure you are counting down as much as we are), it is not too late to improve your ski specific fitness in time for your holiday. One of the most influential factors in skiing related injuries is a lack of fitness and conditioning. Avoiding injury is no
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  • News

    Firstaid4sport is now Google Certified

    Shop with confidence at Firstaid4sport At Firstaid4sport we value the trust of our customers above all else, which is why we have enrolled in the Google Certified Shops programme which aims to protect consumers online. Google Certified Shops is a programme by Google to ensure that online shoppers ar
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  • News

    Tigers Day Out Competition

    Win the Ultimate Day Out with the Leicester Tigers! Firstaid4sport is teaming up with Mueller Sports Medicine and the Leicester Tigers to bring you this incredible competition. Your junior sports club could get the change to spend the day with the Leicester Tigers! If you are part of a rugby team,
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  • Careers

    Customer Service Team Member (Part Time)

    Location: Lincoln Department: Customer Services Contract Type: Part Time (9.30am - 2.30pm Mon - Fri) Salary: Dependent on Experience Closing Date: 02/09/2016 Apply Now Are you ready to join the best customer service department in the industry? Firstaid4sport is a market leading online retailer of sp
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  • Guides

    Dynamic Stretching

    Warming up is a vital part of exercise, but there are a lot of people who think that this simply involves a quick jog followed by a head-to-toe stretching routine that we learned in secondary school PE. These stretches (that normally consist of holding a muscle in a fixed, stretched position for 15
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  • Guides

    Fitness - Wobble Board Workout

     Mark is the founder of M10 Fitness, a personal training company with clients that include some of the best athletes in the world. Mark is a specialist in injury rehabilitation, particularly with the use of a wobble board, and he has kindly supplied a free wobble board workout video for you to
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  • Injury Guide

    Scaphoid Fracture

    SUMMARY Causes: High force or weight through the wrist Falling on an outstretched arm onto a hard surface Common in skateboarding, snowboarding and skiing Symptoms: Pain in the wrist at the point of injury Swelling and aching in the area Reduced grip and strength in the wrist Treatment
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  • Injury Guide

    Whiplash Injury

    SUMMARY Causes: Sudden quick movement of the neck Heavy lifting Poor posture Symptoms: Severe lower neck pain Inability to move the neck Pain felt most in the morning Pain may spread to the shoulder and arm Headaches Treatment: RICE method Rest Physiotherapy Stretching and strengthening exerci
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  • Injury Guide

    Cauliflower Ear

    SUMMARY Causes: Repeated injury to the ear caused by friction or impact Common in contact sports such as rugby boxing and wrestling Symptoms: Pain in the ear at the point of injury Swelling and bruising of the ear Ear appears deformed and abnormal Loss of hearing and disorientation from s
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  • Injury Guide

    Mallet Finger

    SUMMARY Causes: Over-bending in the end of the finger causing damage to the tendon Attempting to catch a fast ball common in sports such as baseball, basketball and cricket Symptoms: Pain and swelling in the finger Finger remains bent with an inability to straighten the finger Treatment:
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  • Injury Guide

    Wrist Sprain

    SUMMARY Causes: High force or weight through the wrist Falling on an outstretched arm onto a hard surface Common in skateboarding, snowboarding and skiing Overuse injury Symptoms: Pain in the wrist at the point of injury Stiffness aching in the wrist Swelling and aching in the area Redu
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  • Injury Guide

    Wry Neck

    What is Wry Neck? Wry neck usually occurs as a result of sudden quick movement of the neck causing the disc in the neck to slip out of place. This can be whilst heavy lifting, bending, of twisting or of the neck. Wry neck can also occur as a result of overuse injury from poor posture, excessive cra
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  • Injury Guide

    Hamstring Tendonitis

    What is Hamstring Tendonitis? Hamstring tendonitis is an injury that occurs when the tendon becomes damaged or inflamed due to excessive strain or force being placed on the tendon. The Hamstring tendon is the soft tissue that connects the hamstring muscle to the outer aspect of the knee. Causes
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  • Injury Guide

    Rotator Cuff Strain

    SUMMARY Causes: Excessive or awkward heavy lifting, pushing or pulling Falling onto an out-stretched arm Overuse injury commonly seen in throwing and racquet sports such as cricket, baseball and tennis Symptoms: Sudden or gradual onset of pain deep in the shoulder joint Patient may feel a t
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  • Injury Guide

    Dislocated Shoulder

    What Is A Dislocated Shoulder? Dislocation of the shoulder occurs when the connective tissues in the shoulder joint and surrounding area become damaged or inflamed causing the bones at the joint to become displaced due to high force or strain being placed on the area. Causes Force to the shoulde
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  • Back Injuries

    Facet Joint Sprain

    SUMMARY Causes: Excessive bending, lifting and twisting Overuse injury Poor Posture Symptoms: Sudden or gradual onset of pain in the back and spine Pain when resuming activity Weakness, aching and stiffness in the area Pain may be felt in the chest, rib cage or shoulder blade Treatment:
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  • Injury Guide

    Hamstring Strain

    SUMMARY Causes Sudden large force or pressure to the hamstring Overuse injury common in running and jumping activities Excessive speed changing whilst running Insufficient warm up exercise Poor core strength Symptoms Sudden sharp pain or pulling sensation at back of the thigh at point of
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  • Injury Guide

    Frozen Shoulder

    SUMMARY Causes: Damage to the shoulder joint and surrounding tissues Insufficient rest time between activity Excessive immobility after an injury Overuse injury Symptoms: Restricted movement of the shoulder Dull, aching pain in shoulder Difficulty with activities such as getting dressed, brushin
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  • Injury Guide

    Sprained Knee

    What is a Knee Sprain? A sprained knee is an injury which can be experienced by feeling a pain in the knee area of the leg. Symptoms of a knee sprain include swelling, pain, stiffness or buckling. There are a number of causes of a sprained knee including falls and injuries incurred during physical a
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  • Back Injuries

    Spondylolysis

    SUMMARY Causes: Hereditary thin vertebrae Hyperextension of the back such as excessive bending, lifting and twisting Overuse injury seen in sports such as weightlifting, gymnastics, throwing sports Symptoms: Sudden or gradual onset of lower back pain Pain when resuming activity Treatmen
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  • Injury Guide

    Runners Knee

    What is Runners Knee? Runner’s knee occurs when the kneecap (patella) becomes out of alignment preventing it from smoothly sliding up and down the groove in the femur. Owing to its name, this injury is one of the most common amongst long-distance runners. Causes Overpronation Weakness or imbalanc
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  • Injury Guide

    Groin Strain

    SUMMARY Causes Sudden contraction of the groin muscles Inadequate warm-up Common in sports which require rapid acceleration and jumping Symptoms Sudden onset of pain in the groin and inner thigh Pain when resuming activity Swelling, weakness and tightness in the groin Treatment RICE m
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  • Back Injuries

    T4 Syndrome

    What is T4 Syndrome? T4 syndrome occurs when the T4 vertebrate in the spine is damaged and causes pain in the arm. The vertebrae bones which make up the spine are named T1 to T12 from top to bottom. Between each of these vertebrae lie the facet joints and discs which help support the weight and con
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  • Back Injuries

    Sciatica

    SUMMARY Causes Overuse injury Twisting force or direct impact to the knee Rapid direction changes Tackling, collisions and falls (common in football and rugby) Landing from a jump Symptoms Popping sensation and pain in the knee Pain at the inner aspect of the knee Swelling and inflammat
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  • Injury Guide

    Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injury

    SUMMARY Causes Can be sudden impact or overuse injury Twisting force or hyperextension the knee Rapid direction changes Tackling, collisions and falls (common in football and rugby) Symptoms Popping sensation and pain in the knee Pain at the inner aspect of the knee Swelling and inflamma
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  • Injury Guide

    Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Injury

    SUMMARY Causes Overuse injury Twisting force or direct impact to the knee Rapid direction changes Tackling, collisions and falls (common in football and rugby) Symptoms Popping sensation and pain in the knee Pain at the inner aspect of the knee Swelling and inflammation Inability to bear
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  • Injury Guide

    Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Tear

    SUMMARY Causes Overuse injury Twisting force or direct impact to the knee Rapid direction changes Tackling, collisions and falls (common in football and rugby) Landing from a jump Symptoms Popping sensation and pain in the knee Pain at the inner aspect of the knee Swelling and inflammati
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  • Injury Guide

    Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear

    SUMMARY Causes Violent over-twisting of the knee Lower leg forced forward Common in skiing Sudden change of direction Symptoms Audible pop sound at time of the injury Minor tears - slight pain at start, increasing Swelling and stiffness Unnatural movement of knee joint Major tears - leg
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  • Injury Guide

    Compartment Syndrome

    SUMMARY Causes Overuse injury common in running activities Poor biomechanics such as pronation or supination Increased activity levels Symptoms Pain and tightness at the front of the lower leg Pain when resuming activity Weakness, aching and stiffness in the area Lumps or thickness in th
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  • Injury Guide

    Patella Tendonitis

    SUMMARY Causes Repetitive or prolonged activity Frequent jumping and landing – particularly on hard surface Rapid acceleration while running Poor footwear Playing or training on an unhealed injury Symptoms Aching or stiffness above or below the knee cap Pain directly over the Patellar Te
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  • Injury Guide

    Shin Splints

    SUMMARY Causes Overuse injury common in running and jumping activities Poor biomechanics Tightness in the calf muscles Poor footwear Symptoms Sudden pain in the inner part of the shin Pain when resuming activity Inability to bear weight on the injury Swelling and inflammation Aching and
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  • Injury Guide

    Calf Strain

    What Is A Calf Strain? A calf strain is an injury that occurs when the muscle at the back of the lower leg becomes damaged or inflamed due to excessive strain or force being placed on the calf muscle. Causes Sudden large force or pressure to the calf Overuse injury common in running and ju
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  • Ankle Injuries

    Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction (PTTD)

    What is PTTD? PTTD stands for Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction. The posterior tibial tendon is located in the inside of the ankle and is used as one of the main supports of the foot and arch. PTTD occurs when this tendon becomes damaged and is no longer able to support the arch, resulting in a fl
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