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

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,

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

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

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

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

All rugby clubs, no matter what size or level have a responsibility for the health and safety of people who use and have access to the Club's facilities. It is possible that during any rugby activity, players, coaches, officials and spectators may suffer injury or sudden illness. To ensure a safe en

Behind the scenes, away from the fans, Mike Hine and his team work tirelessly to ensure that Lincoln's players are fit and ready to play. It is role that often goes unnoticed by the club's faithful supporters. After a fantastic 18 months for the Club, I sat down with Mike to get a little insight in

Firstaid4sport is proud to announce that we will be supporting Women’s Welsh Rugby International Rebecca de Filippo over the next year. When Rebecca made her debut against Scotland in the 2012, she was the youngest member of the Wales squad. As a centre, she moved her way up the senior ranks having

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

 We were delighted when Firstaid4sports director Michael Davison was accepted on to, Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses, an initiative set up to help entrepreneurs create jobs and economic opportunity by providing greater access to education, capital and business support services. 10,000 Sma

 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

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

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

Firstaid4sport, has been selected as the Official First Aid Partner of FA Wales academy, the Welsh Football Trust. Developed by the Welsh FA to encourage children in Wales to play football and develop player and coaching talent, The Welsh Football Trust is the feeder academy to the Welsh National F

The most comprehensive FREE kinesiology taping guide Firstaid4sport and Rocktape bring you THE comprehensive guide to Kinesiology taping. This app features kinesiology taping applications suitable for almost every injury, so you can heal faster, train harder, and be at your best. Kinesiology tape is

Tape up like the pros Firstaid4sport show you how the pros tape up a sports injury and stay in the game with this comprehensive Taping Guide. We are proud to introduce our first ever app, designed to show the taping methods used to support and relieve a variety of sports injuries. Watch Sports Thera

Last night the Firstaid4sport team were just one game away from eternal victory in the Lincolnshire Sport Rounders tournament, but were narrowly beaten by Skegness Grammar School P.E teachers who took home the 1st place cup! Out of the 20 teams playing including Hodgson Elkington, Siemens and last y

Anyone who does sport to a competitive level will know the feeling of choking under pressure and not performing to their best. The nerves kick in, the anticipation of winning or losing the match become a factor and our physiological and psychological responses to this reduce our endurance, coordinat

Hi Dave, can you tell us about your background in weightlifting and strongman training? I’ve been lifting weights for about 14 or 15 years now, originally issues with my elbow caused a visit to the doctor who told me to start lifting weights in order to help the joint and it went from there. I’ve be

We can all get on board with the idea that exercise is good for you and that Netflix marathons with a regular beer and pizza diet isn't, but is there a point where exercise can actually cause you harm? Research conducted by Monash University has discovered that extreme exercise can cause intestinal

Danish Fitness instructor Tom Hoel has regained the world record for holding himself in a "Plank" position. Tom held this gruelling fitness position for an incredible 4 hours and 28 minutes, beating the previous record by 2 minutes. We managed to get in touch with Tom and he kindly answered a few qu

The Edmunds Sistas are well known within the Martial Arts world. Having just performed at the UK Martial Arts Show, Lauren, Sian and Lara Edmunds are going from strength to strength as this year has already been massive for them. With a background in Taekwondo and several world titles between them a

Chelsea may have won the premier league but they have the worst reputation for disrespecting officials and are regularly criticised for this according to Football Association Fair Play delegates. We've seen it happen countless times in both amateur and professional football - players crowding round

Whether it's as a way of getting through a long shift at work, or partaking in a cheeky jagerbomb at the bar on a Saturday night, most, if not all of us have at some point in our lives drank an energy drink. Energy drinks have become a multi-billion pound industry, yet regulations on the products re

Last weekend was the UK Martial Arts Show at Doncaster Dome with Martial Artists and self defence experts from around the world gathering to train and network together. Celebrity guests included Scott Adkins from the Undisputed and Green Street 3 films, Michael Jai White from The Dark Knight and Uni

Ever since the awarding of the FIFA 2022 World Cup went to Middle Eastern country Qatar, a number of concerns have been raised both in terms of the suitability of Qatar as a host nation, as well as the fairness of the bidding process. Recent stories of Nepalese workers who have been denied leave to

Drug use among professional athletes has once again been featured in the news recently with Alberto Salazar, Mo Farah's coach being accused of violating international doping laws and giving steroids to Farah's training partner Galen Rupp. The emergence of the World Anti-Doping Agency in 1999 has tig

The time has finally come for the super-fight between two of the greatest boxers in history: Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather! Here’s all you need to know in the run up to the event this weekend!   When The fight will take place Saturday May 2nd in Las Vegas with the main event startin

Recently a few members of the Firstaid4sport team went to Nottingham to support our sponsored Roller Derby team the `London Rockin Rollers` in their match against the `Hellfire Harlots`. It was a fantastic day, we're all addicted and can't wait to go again to watch them play! So here is everything y

Anyone who watched the Chelsea v Arsenal game last weekend won’t forget the collision between Chelsea midfielder Oscar, and Arsenal goalkeeper Ospina in a hurry. The collision was hard, and Oscar looked clearly dazed and confused as a result of the impact, showing sure signs of concussion such as th

Flight Lieutenant Alun Pepper managed to fight off over 1000 applicants to become Britain’s Manliest Man after appearances on `This Morning` and mentions in numerous national papers. He is now ambassador for the `Orchid` male cancer charity and is raising awareness of male cancer after being d

  We’re proudly supporting Movember this year with a great giveaway! If you place an order with us this November, you might find one of our exclusive Movember t-shirts in your parcel. For each of you lucky people that receives a t-shirt, the value of your order will be donated to the Move

A new Lincoln based charity – Just Give It A Thought, has set out to change the way people think about their personal safety and this week released their first public `Thinking Face` campaign which aims to spread the message of the charity to as many people as possible, while also raising so much ne

Firstaid4sport last night hosted an educational evening with Leicester Tigers’ sports medicine team at Newark Rugby Club. Local sports clubs were given the opportunity to meet and learn from leaders in the field of sports medicine who have treated some of the best players in the world.   The evening

Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is a feeling that I’m sure we have all had at one time or another. It’s the feeling of muscle pain, soreness or stiffness, which occurs in the day or two after exercise. The soreness most commonly occurs if you start a new exercise regime, change your current rou

Here at Firstaid4sport not only do we care about your health and safety on the pitch, we’re also bothered about the environment! We’ve made it our duty to take every measure possible to look after our planet and minimise our impact on the environment. From recycling all of our waste incl

Summer is fast approaching and it is a summer full of sport. What better time to get off the sofa, ditch the fags, get yourself fit and trim. Introducing exercise into your life will not only make you feel good about yourself, it increases your energy levels and does wonders for your health and well

Lets face it, nobody can say that they do not know what not to eat if they want to lose weight. The math is pretty simple, eat less calories than you burn and make sure you eat your greens. Ok, there have been hundreds of theorys that claim maximise your weight loss through diet, such as cutting ou

How were you nominated to carry the Olympic Flame? Well, I have Crohn’s disease and my friend CJ nominated me because I have had eleven operations. In June 2009 I was told I could no longer eat solid foods. Not long after that I ran in the Great North Run to raise money for Crohn’s and Colitis UK an

You may be reading this in anger, after being marched off the pitch yesterday before the first game of your Sunday League season had even kicked off. Why? Because you were wearing black sock tape on your white socks. Of course this was probably the first you had even heard of the new rules that cam

FirstAid4Sport are pleased to announce that we are an official partner of The Rugby Show. The Rugby Show will be taking place at the Ricoh Arena on the 11th and 12th of July 2020. The Rugby Show is a national event which has been designed with the aim of supporting, encouraging and engaging with gra

We would like to say a HUGE congratulations to the Moody Cows who have won the Dubai 7’s Rugby tournament 2013! Not only are they champions but they have also raised over £16,500 for Macmillan in the process. FirstAid4Sport are proud sponsors and are thrilled for the team. The Moody Cows

It's 30 September 2011 and the "S" word is already starting to echo around the Firstaid4sport office. We may finally be getting the summer weather that never was right now, but ExactaWeather.com predicts a big change soon. A spokesperson said today: "I expect the most frequent and heavy snowfalls to

Location: Lincoln Department: Warehouse Operative Contract Type: Full Time (Flexible Hours) Salary: Dependent on Experience Closing Date: 16/03/2018 Application Form - Warehouse Operative   Are you ready to join the best warehouse department in the industry? Firstaid4sport is a market leading

Location: Lincoln Department: Marketing Contract Type: Full Time (9.00am - 5.30pm Mon - Fri) Salary: Dependent on Experience Closing Date: 19/10/2016 Apply Now Firstaid4sport is a fast growing online retailer of sports first aid equipment looking for a driven Social Media & Marketing Coordinat

In recent light, there have been numerous athletes who naturally haven’t been selected, unfortunately not everyone can compete at the Olympics, and some will be left disappointed especially as it is in London, and it will more than likely be the only time the Olympics comes to the UK in our lifetime

When looking back in hindsight I was very lucky to have the opportunity to volunteer my services as a sports therapist at the London Marathon earlier this year.   After considering a number of different charities I chose Children with Cancer, they are renowned for looking after all fund raisers and

PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS WILL BE: Linear & lateral speed development Explosive power development Functional strength training A functional, strong & powerful physique is what will give you the edge on your opponent. This is where a training program designed specifically for you and your chosen sport is

A lateral collateral ligament (LCL) is one of the major ligaments found in the outer part of the knee which attaches the outer part of the thigh bone found at the knee, femur, to the outer side of the shin bone, tibia, to ensure knee stability. Lateral collateral ligament tears are common sport-rel

These new guidelines for coaches will mean that all children aged 11 or under will no longer be taught to head footballs during training and restriction are being introduced for older children. Children’s football in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland has seen a major change take place wi

Regular exercise is extremely beneficial for your body and health and is encouraged, however there is a risk of overtraining which can have a negative impact on you both mentally and physically. Overtraining can be dangerous but is not common and what constitutes overtraining has been the topic of

June 2011 saw the introduction of a British Standard for Workplace First Aid Kits. So, nearly nine years on what are the current standards for workplace First Aid Kits in Britain. The standards for workplace first aid vary from different industries to how many employees are to be looked after the k

Whether you have a physical job, regularly exercise or play sport we are all at risk of injuring ourselves but there are steps that can be taken to help reduce the occurrence of injuries and help speed up your recovery time. Our seven steps to help reduce the risk of injury and decrease your recove

Knee injuries are one of the most common injuries in football and can be caused by crunching tackles or the fast-paced cutting and turning manoeuvres carried out by players. So, to be more confident in your joint's stability and to get back on the pitch as soon as possible many people will wear a kn

Millions of people in the UK suffer from back pain and it will affect each area of their life from work to playing sport. When back pain strikes people will rest and avoid any unnecessary movement, however, keeping mobile through gentle exercise can be beneficial in preventing and managing back pai

Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis in the UK, it causes pain and stiffness in the joints. So, what are the symptoms and causes of osteoarthritis and how can you treat it? Throughout day-to-day life your joint will be exposed to a constant level of damage, due to it being a low level

FirstAid4Sport and Castleford Tigers have agreed a upon a deal in which FirstAid4Sport become the club’s official medical supplier for the 2020 season. As well as supplying the club FirstAid4Sport will also be sponsoring the Tigers’ physio team Karl Blenkin and Matt Crowther. FirstAid4Sp

Sports taping is a skill set which may seem simple and easy to learn but in fact takes time to master taping techniques and there are six essential components to taping which are easy to get right but often done wrong. Although this guide will not transform you into a taping master, it will make su

One of the world’s greatest sporting events is set to take place this Sunday, Super Bowl LIV sees the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers face off at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. This is the first time these two sides have ever met in the Super Bowl and is the Chiefs first Super

Pilates offers a range of benefits to the body no matter your fitness background and classes are becoming readily available all over the country. Pilates helps improve posture, body alignment and provides an excellent core workout. Pilates is a low-impact exercise that aims to strengthen muscles wh

Hamstring injuries have always been present in sport for decades, but they are not limited to just sport and are frequently seen to effect active individuals. A hamstring injury will leave an athlete side-lined for a number of weeks and have an incredibly high re-injury rate. Usually there also no w

The Rugby Football League’s Law Committee has approved a change in the wording surrounding the officiating of play-the-balls in the 2020 season which is hoped to lead to a significant on-field improvement. During the Laws Committee pre-season meeting the RFL’s Match Officials Department

With the Six Nations starting in just over a week we are giving one person a brand-new shirt of their choice ahead of the tournament. Firstaid4sport are offering all rugby fans a chance to win to their country’s shirt for this year’s Six Nations, the winner can pick the shirt and size of their choi

Playing sport has a range of benefits regarding your health, but also instils discipline and teamwork as well as encouraging social interaction, however there are risks of playing contact sports such as accidents and collisions. A major result of collisions is concussion, an injury present in rugby,

Rugby is an extremely physical sport so no matter what level a club plays at they have a responsibility for the health and safety of people who use and access the club’s facilities. At any time, a player, coach, official or supporter could suffer an injury, so to ensure the rugby being played

Player welfare is the top priority in rugby and the sport is set to see an increase in both fan growth and participation at grassroot levels, however one thing that looks set to keep reducing is the amount of injuries sustained in elite rugby. World Rugby’s evidence-based drive to reduce the r

Firstaid4sport are proud to announce that we have become the official medical bag provider of Team Novo Nordisk, the world’s first all-diabetes professional cycling team. CEO Phil Southerland started Team Type 1 back in 2005 before partnering with Novo Nordisk in 2012 to create Team Novo Nord

Firstaid4sport show you how the pros tape up a sports injury and stay in the game with this comprehensive Taping Guide. Watch Sports Therapist Chris Swallow show his taping methods in HD video and read the detailed step-by-step guides directly on your iPhone or iPad when you need it most - at the pi

Firstaid4sport and Rocktape bring you the comprehensive guide to Kinesiology taping. This app features kinesiology taping applications suitable for almost every injury, so you can heal faster, train harder, and be at your best. Kinesiology tape is a widely used type of strapping which has a unique l

Professional rugby players Dominic Day and George Kruis created fourfivecbd after both using CBD during their own recovery from injury, fourfivecbd’s 0% THC is the first and only product in the world to also be third-party tested and certified for cross contamination of banned substances. 

Firstaid4sport were proud to be part of such a successful day raising money for the JDRF as Darlington Mowden park hosted Plymouth Albion RFC in what was a fantastic game of rugby. On the pitch Mowden Park walked away with the maximum points after a fine team performance inspired by debutant Morgan

Charles Planet's Team Novo Nordisk head shot for the 2019 season.[/caption] Charles Planet has been part of Team Novo Nordisk for six years but has been living with Type 1 Diabetes for 15 years, the professional cyclist tells Firstaid4sport about his journey from being diagnosed to competing around

Sam Brand’s life changed completely on World Diabetes Day in 2001 as at the age of 10 he was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, although this diagnosis did not stop Brand from continuing to play football, basketball and compete in triathlons. Brand is now a professional cyclist who races for an a

cbd (cannabidiol) is taking over the world’s market for natural wellness remedies. It has been suggested that cbd could be used to benefit a number of different issues and help maintain and support an active lifestyle. However, with so much growing support for the use of cbd for athletes, ther

Some parts of the body are more prone to injury than others, unfortunately one of those is the hamstring. Just like every type of injury to tissue in the body the more pressure it’s under the more likely there will be damage. The hamstring muscles are located on the back of your upper leg and at

Choosing the correct knee brace can be a difficult process, with a lot of technical language and five different types of hinges available on braces, its understandable to need some guidance on choosing the correct knee brace.    With five different hinges, some guidance is also needed to learn ex

Have you sustained an injury recently and are you unsure of whether or not you should be using tape, there are a number of benefits of using tape, but you must be fully aware of the injury you have sustained before applying any tape.  If you are unsure of whether you should be applying tape or

With the clock going back, the temperatures dropping and Christmas around the corner thousands of people will be itching to grab their skis and head for the slopes. However, with skiing there are risks and a likelihood of injury.   So ahead of your trip this year be sure you know the five most

Here at Firstaid4sport we sell several types of tape. However, our Premium Tan Zinc Oxide tape is one of our favourites. But if you aren’t aware of what premium zinc oxide tape is, well this guide will show not only what it is but how and why to use it. What is Premium Tan Zin Oxide Tape? Prem

Kinesiology Tape is used throughout the sporting world and is easily recognisable, it’s the bright strips of tape seen on knees, shoulders and backs. It is applied to the body to reduce pain, provide support, reduce swelling and improve performance all without restricting movement. Kinesiolog

Throughout the Rugby World Cup, several players will be ordered off the field for a HIA, this is the new Head Injury Assessment which is being implemented in the World Cup to help tackle the issue of concussion in the sport. The Head Injury Assessment (HIA) is a new concept designed to spearhead the

Firstaid4sport is proud to announce that we will be supporting Women’s Welsh Rugby International Rebecca de Filippo over the next year. When Rebecca made her debut against Scotland in the 2012, she was the youngest member of the Wales squad. As a centre, she moved her way up the senior ranks having

Joining your local gym is the first step many people take in getting fit. Those joining the gym for the first time or returning to exercise after a prolonged period, then you may be potentially at higher risk of suffering an injury.   Many injuries can be avoided if people are aware of the pote

Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve, found between the lower back and upper leg, becomes irritated or compressed. It is most commonly seen to affect those with a herniated or slipped disc. Sciatica will occur over time as a result of excessive sitting, bending or lifting activities. However, it i

Mallet finger occurs when the tendon found in the finger, responsible for straightening and extending the fingertip, becomes damaged or torn resulting in the individual being unable to straighten the finger. Mallet finger is an injury commonly seen in cricket, where players are attempting to ca

The start of the cricket season is just around the corner, meaning that first aid cover will be required at cricket grounds all over the country each weekend. But what first aid equipment is required to provide effective care and support. The ECB Clubmark is an accreditation scheme for cricket clubs

When running you may hit the ground with between five and nine times your body weight on each stride, this unsurprisingly can cause pain in your knees. The pain will be present when you walk, kneel, squat and run. Runners’ knee otherwise know as patella-femoral pain syndrome occurs when then

There are many types of knee injuries, seeing a physiotherapist can help identify and treat the injury, here are five simple steps that a physiotherapist may take to determine if your suffering from osteoporosis or a knee injury.     No matter whether or you’re out running or sa

Injuries can happen at anytime and will vary from simple and quick fixes to more serious issues, but to combat the need for fast and effective assistance physiotherapists, especially in rugby will use a bum bag to carry supplies and keep both their hands free. By keeping your hands free a bum bag me

Twisting, rolling or spraining your ankle is one of the most common injuries suffered in sport, if a particular person suffers these injuries they may be described to have ‘glass ankles’. The ankle joint connects the foot to the lower leg and will often become injured after suffering fro

Motocross was developed from motorcycle competitions in the early 1900s in the UK and is a sport in which a rider uses a specially designed motorcycle on a closed course, built up of a variety of terrain and jumps, uphill’s, downhills and corners. Almost all motocross riders will have crashed

Cauliflower Ear occurs as a result of trauma to the ear causing disruption to the blood supply often resulting in a hematoma to form on the ear. Once the injury has healed the ear begins to shrivel up and fold over itself, causing the deformity of the outer ear.   Cauliflower ear is most common

When it comes to sports injuries several myths and half-truths exist. Although many of these myths are simple misunderstandings when it comes to your health and safety its important to know the correct information.   Picking up bad habits from poor advice could result in more damage than progre

The Rugby Football League has announced that players from the Betfred Women‘s Super League will be taking part in a season-long injury and concussion study. The project is aiming to reduce the level of injuries and improve general standards ahead of the 2021 World Cup. The season-long study is bei

With January over many people are counting down the days until summer, however we can still expect some rain between now and then. So, if you’ve taken up running this new year then we have some tips for running safely in the rain. Running in the rain can be dangerous, especially to a new runne

There are several different types of massages with each being designed to deal with different issues, getting a massage is not as simple as laying face down on the table. The massage you require will be dependant on what you are wanting to get out of it. There are hundreds of massage types available

Arthritis is the inflammation of joints and millions of people in the UK suffer from arthritis. However, people are not always sure of what type of arthritis they may be suffering from. This guide will look at the four most common types of arthritis. Throughout the different types of arthritis, diff

In our backs we have 23 spinal discs which separate the vertebrae and act as shock absorbers. These occasionally can place pressure on the spinal cord nerves leading to back pain, this is know as a slipped disc. Back or neck pain is a serious injury for most, and it is understandable that a slipped

Stress fractures are a common overuse injury seen in runners, jumpers and other athletes and are caused from repetitive loading without enough rest, with the majority of stress fractures occurring in the shin or foot.   A sudden point of pain in your leg or foot, alongside an increase in activi