Celebrity Wrestling Mania Sweeps the UK
12 May 2005
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Physios Called in to Show How to Wrestle Safely at HomeLock up your children. ITV's new prime-time Saturday night smash, Celebrity Wrestling, is in full swing but producers didn't anticipate it would ignite a UK-wide wrestling craze.The show sees 12 celebrity contestants battle it out for title of Champion, and now it seems the combat has jumped off screen as grapple madness takes over the nation's families. Mums and dads, brothers and sisters, boyfriends and girlfriends have all been spotted tussling across their front rooms.To date we've watched reality TV star Major James Hewitt go head to head with gutsy show-jumper Oliver Skeete and TV presenter Jenny Powell slam the mighty Victoria Silvstedt, model and actress, who adds: 'It's really physical, I've got bruising, I'm red and I've banged my head against the floor".If wrestle mania is gripping your household, the chances are that someone will have pulled a muscle or two so the country's physiotherapists have some well-needed advice.To keep you and your family safe from injury while tackling this summer's hottest craze, Sammy Margo, physio to the Celebrity Wrestling stars, has teamed with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) to produce a guide no wannabe wrestling champ should be without.Fans of the primetime show will have seen Sammy treating injuries to Rebel Rider (Oliver Skeete) and our other Celebrity Wrestling heroes. Commenting on the guide, Sammy Margo says:'Wrestling is great exercise and can be fun for all the family. It improves strength, flexibility, balance and co-ordination and boosts self-confidence. But like all contact sports, it can be dangerous if it's not done properly.
'Our guide shows fans how they can enjoy some of the glitz and glamour of the wrestling world at home, without picking up injuries in the process.'
The CSP's Getting to Grips with Wrestling Guide offers tips on:
- Creating a safe wrestling arena at home
- Costume and protective clothing
- Creating an alter ego
- Psyching out your opponent
- Adapting games for safe play at home
Physiotherapists across the UK will also use the guide during Physiotherapy Week 2005, which runs from June 20 to 25 to promote the message that prevention is better than cure.
The Guide
CSP Getting to Grips with Wrestling Guide
Wrestling is great exercise and can be fun for all the family. It improves strength, flexibility, balance and co-ordination and boosts self-confidence. But like all contact sports, it can be dangerous if it's not done properly. Remember that the wrestling heroes we see on TV have had specialist training and know that physios are on-hand to help if they should become injured.
This guide explains how you and your family can enjoy some of the glitz and glamour of the wrestling world at home, without picking up injuries in the process.
So if wrestle mania is sweeping your household, follow these top tips to shape up and avoid injury.
Safe Environment
Decide where the action is going to take place. Whether you're planning to take on your opponent indoors or outdoors, if you're going to 'hit the mat' you want the surface to be soft. Opt for carpet or grass covered surfaces.
Make space for your moves, especially if there's going to be tag team action. Mark out the edges of your arena with cushions. Remove all obstacles and furnishings with hard, pointy edges, e.g. tables and chairs. Keep your arena a good distance away from walls.
Clothing & Protection
'Pile-drive' your way into the action, by stunning your opponent with the perfect outfit. Wear something you can move easily in. Go for the 'Jane Fonda' or Mr Motivator look by donning tight fitting clothing like Lycra. It can make you look and feel good by giving you a slimmer profile. You can even see how you're shaping up as you get grappling fit.
Loose clothing is fine for the body conscious but it can give your opponent an advantage by making you grab-able. Avoid 'sharp shooting' your opponent, and yourself, by removing all jewellery, including piercings and rings. Keep your nails short and long hair tied back.
Protect your smile and prevent sports injuries by investing in a good gum shield. They can protect your teeth, help prevent neck injuries, and protect against concussive forces to the lower jaw by serving as a shock absorber.
They come in a wide range of colours and can help you look more menacing! Invest in a soft helmet as worn by rugby players and amateur boxers.
Stay on your feet with shoes that allow for movement but offer good grip to keep you stable e.g. dance shoes.
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