Author Archives: Lisa Sharratt

About Lisa Sharratt

Rugby League Physiotherapist

Growing Pains in Rugby Development!

The big issue of growth and maturation and how it can affect the young rugby players development. Continue reading

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What can happen to knees?

Knee injuries are common in rugby Lisa gives an insight into what to do to minimise the chances of injury and how best to get back to fitness when injured. Continue reading

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Common Rugby Injuries (Part 1)

Lisa start a serious that looks at the most common rugby injuries. Continue reading

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Common Rugby Injuries – Overview

Lisa gives an overview of injuries anf basic treatments. Continue reading

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Functional Movement

The latest article from our resident Physio. Continue reading

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First Aid Provision (Part 3)

The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations (!981) legally oblige your club/school to provide a suitably stocked first aid kit. The container being identified by a white cross on a green background. For the purposes of this article I will … Continue reading

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First Aid Provision (Part 2)

Risk assessment is for any club or coach not just a statutory requirement, it is best practice. This week Lisa looks at how best undertake this important duty. Continue reading

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First Aid Provision (Part 1)

Lisa talks about first aid and Rugby. Continue reading

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Knee Injuries : The Meniscus

A surgeons view on knee injuries. Continue reading

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End Of Season – Now The Work Begins

An insight into the off season work of a clubs medical staff. Continue reading

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