Category Archives: Injury treatment and rehabilitation
Q&A: Concussion and head injuries
I got punched in the head really hard at training last night. I wasn’t exactly knocked out, but I’ve been feeling a bit dazed ever since. How do I know if I need to go to hospital? You may have … Continue reading
Shin pain
Shin pain is a common complaint amongst MMA fighters. A typical scenario is that a fighter finds himself with a fight coming up and weight to lose. He begins running, or perhaps skipping, to lose the weight. Within a few … Continue reading
Q&A: Who should I go to for help with my injury?
This post contains information that is specific to the UK. My doctor is rubbish! When I go to him with an injury he just sends me away with painkillers. What can I do? General Practitioners often have limited options when … Continue reading
Knee injuries – part 2
Continuing from part 1, we look at a few more common causes of knee pain. In part 3, we’ll cover some simple self care advice for minor knee injuries, and a few things you can do to help keep your … Continue reading
Lower back workshop
On Saturday February 4th from 3-4.30 pm, Rosi Sexton will be running a lower back care workshop at Strength and Performance gym in Stockport. Suitable for athletes from all sports, this workshop will cover the basics of core strength and … Continue reading
Knee injuries – part 1
Knee injuries are a recurring topic in MMA. They are one of the most common injury sites, and many fighters have been sidelined by a cartilage tear or ACL rupture. This blog will discuss some of the most common knee injuries. … Continue reading
Medial elbow pain – golfer’s elbow
Golfer’s elbow, or medial epicondylitis, is a common cause of pain on the medial side of the elbow (the side nearest your body, if you hold your arms with your palms facing forwards). There are two groups of combat sportspeople … Continue reading
Q&A: Joint supports
Q: I had an ankle injury a while ago. Since then, I’ve been using an ankle support in training. But then, someone mentioned to me that I might be weakening the ankle by wearing it. What’s your view on joint … Continue reading
Q&A: separated rib
What is it? A costochondral separation is an injury to the ribcage that is relatively common in combat sports. It is sometimes called a “separated rib” or a “dislocated rib”.
