A rotator cuff tear involves damage to the 4 rotator cuff muscles within the shoulder. This injury is quite common in racket and throwing sports. These muscles are responsible for rotating the arm as well as serve as a cuff that provides support around the joint. The injury can vary from minor to severe. The […]
Heat treatment is utilized as therapy for various sports-related musculoskeletal injuries. There are various forms of heat treatment that can be effective but this depends on the injury. The time frame is also a vital factor in deciding if heat is suitable to be used. Benefits of heat treatment Minimize the pain Reduce stiffness or
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Psoriatic arthritis is a form of inflammatory arthritis. The condition develops among individuals with psoriasis which is characterized by silver-colored scales on red-colored patches on the skin that form on the feet, ankles, hands, elbows, knees and other parts of the body. Psoriatic arthritis often forms on any part of the body and might even
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A compression fracture of the spine involves damage in one of the vertebrae bones from a compressive force. The injury typically occurs in the lower back due to the excess weight of the upper vertebrae. Indications Pain at the site of the fracture that radiates into the buttocks, hips or thighs. Neural symptoms such as
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Atonic seizure is a form of generalized seizure characterized by abrupt loss of muscle tone where the individual goes limp and falls to the ground. This type of seizure is considered rare but likely to occur among children than adults. It is also present among children who have other types of seizures such as tonic
The peroneal nerve is a branch of the sciatic nerve travelling down the exterior of the leg. It serves the peroneal muscles to allow pulling of the foot upwards and inwards. In most cases, the injury includes tingling and numbness in the lower leg and often due to a direct strike to the outside region
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A quadriceps or thigh strain involves tearing in one of the quadriceps muscles in the front part. The injury can range from minimal discomfort to a complete muscle tear that results to significant pain and inability to walk. Possible causes Damage to the quadriceps muscles typically occur after certain movements such as jumping, sprinting or
A hamstring muscle contusion is due to a direct blow on the rear part of the thigh. This injury causes the muscle to be compressed against the bone. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnzSs-MFsnQ This form of hamstring injury is common in contact sports. An impact or direct strike to the muscles can cause more damage than expected and should
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Infrapatellar bursitis involves inflammation of the infrapatellar bursa. This deep bursa is positioned between the patellar ligament and upper anterior surface of the tibia. It is important to note that the bursa is a small-sized sac of fluid which lubricates the movement between the tendons and bone. The condition is usually triggered by friction amidst
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Pulsatile tinnitus is characterized by a rhythmical sound strikingly resembling a heartbeat. It is important to note that tinnitus is a condition in which an individual perceives a sound in the ear such as a ringing or whistle-like sound. When it comes to pulsatile tinnitus, it is easy to identify than the other forms as
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