WHAT WOULD YOU DO....IF YOU WERE INJURED AT THE TIME OF A COMPETITION - PLAY ON OR PULL OUT?

The National Tennis Championships are now over – many congratulations to Edgbaston who beat Bristol today in the final.

It was great to have a chance to see some first class doubles tennis here in Bristol at Next Generation Health Club and also to talk to and do physio on some of the players. One thing I found with almost all those I treated was great determination to play-on despite aches/pains and injuries which would normally bring people to a hobble!

As a rower both in a 'four' and an 'eight', I know how important it is not to let team mates down despite not necessarily being on top form on race day. However I recently spoke with a hurdler who said that he wouldn't consider competing if he wasn't absolutely fit for it on the day....interesting.

So here's the question - Are people in teams more likely to play-on despite injuries than people who are competing on their own and if so, why?

What are your thoughts? Email me at jemma@thephysioplace.com or post a note on this blog and let me know your sport, your level and what you would do. I’ll continue to do my own research amongst patients I treat and feedback my findings.

Thanks