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The extreme physical demands of international rugby have been highlighted in recent weeks with a host of top class players spending more time on the treatment table than on the pitch.

Earlier this week England prop Andrew Sheridan became the latest player to be ruled out through injury.

He is set to miss the rest of the Six Nations tournament after suffering a grade two tear to his calf muscle his side’s gritty 17-9 defeat of France. He had only just returned to action after missing the match against Italy with a back injury.

The England coach, Martin Johnson has had to do without Courtney Lawes, David Wilson and captain Lewis Moody amongst others.

England are not alone in having to contend with injury headaches.

France lost star fullback Maxime Medard to a hamstring injury, Wales have been deprived of British Lions front rowers Adam Jones and Gethin Jenkins while both Ireland and Scotland have also had their far share of injury concerns.

The combative nature of rugby means that injuries are, to some extent, unavoidable.

Players at the highest level are subjected to a complex range of injury prevention, management and treatment techniques.

Clubs employ a huge number of specialist coaches, masseurs and physiotherapists to minimize the risk of injury occurring and limit the time spent on the sidelines if it does.

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Our range of strapping, tapes and bandages can help to minimize swelling and inflammation. These versatile, effective and rapid treatments are an extremely useful tool in helping keep players on the field for longer.

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