In case you’re unaware and don’t follow the game of rugby too closely, the Women’s Rugby World Cup is currently underway, and it has been exciting to say the least. The best of the best are participating in this tournament, playing the best game in sports, in my own humble opinion. This past Friday, the … More Let’s hear it for Canadian women’s rugby
I first noticed that both of my shoulders had lumps in them a little while ago and didn’t think much of it. My right shoulder, which I refer to as my hitting shoulder in rugby, is worse in terms of the size and number of these hard lumps, and after playing another season this year, … More Bumpy, lumpy shoulders? Read this
For anyone unaware, allow me to inform you that the Women’s Rugby World Cup is currently underway in England. It’s one of my dreams to watch a professional rugby game at some point or another in my life, and watching a World Cup game would be something not easily forgotten. There is no protective equipment … More Have you heard about these innovative mouthguards?
Turf burn is a miserable injury, and anyone who has experienced it to any degree can attest to how painful and irritating it can be. Turf burn is caused by friction between the skin and artificial turf or grass, and it happens if you fall hard, slide or get dragged along either. It is a … More If you have turf burn, read this
I broke my nose upon receiving a sucker punch directly to the face during a rugby game this past weekend. It isn’t exactly a recommended experience, and it happened quite quickly; the last thing I saw was a fist flying at my face, and the next thing I saw was a lot of blood. There … More Broken nose? Here’s what to do
If you play contact sports or know someone who does, there is a strong probability you have heard of KT Tape. I know plenty of people who use it, two of my closest friends included, who are also my rugby teammates, and I have observed that folks who use KT Tape tend to stay loyal … More Is KT Tape worth the hype?
In the game of rugby, it’s more common than not to see most of the players on the pitch using either tape or braces for specific joints and body parts. Most of my teammates use one or the either, and the same goes for the majority of the other teams we play throughout the season. … More Sports taping versus bracing: which is more secure?
When it comes to concussions, I am saddened to admit I’m no stranger to them. I’ve had at least three to date, and while I’m sure I’ve had more, I can only say I’ve had three with confidence because those three occasions were the only times I actually saw a doctor to be assessed. Two … More Post Concussion Syndrome: how much do you know?
Cauliflower ear is a condition a lot of athletes involved with physical contact sports are familiar with, but for the general public, it might be a foreign concept. It is caused when the ear experiences a significant amount of trauma which results in blood pooling in the outer element of the ear, giving it a … More Cauliflower ear? Have no fear
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