In athletes and sports enthusiasts, muscular injuries may stem from a variety of reasons including: Direct blow or trauma (contusion injury) such as being hit with a hockey stick or kicked during sport. Sudden forceful contraction or stretch such as tearing a hamstring muscle when kicking a football. Overuse such as strained forearm muscles with …
The knee joint is a complex structure of bones, ligaments, muscles, cartilage and the joint capsule. This anatomy lends itself to a multiple of injuries ranging from ACL tears to other ligament sprains and tendon strains. Direct trauma, as well as wear and tear, also contributes to some knee injuries. Most knee injuries will usually …
The hand and wrist are made up of an intricate assortment of bones, ligaments, tendons and nerves. Also, they are involved in almost every activity of daily living, and as such, they can be easily injured especially with overuse. Because of the complex biomechanics of the hand and wrist, a careful diagnosis must be made …
Groin injuries most commonly involve the adductor muscles that go from the pelvis to the knee and help to bring the leg in toward the body. These muscles are used during sports that involve sprinting, kicking and twisting such as football and soccer. A strain(tear) in the adductor muscles can occur during these activities. Symptoms …
Foot injuries are common among athletes during their career and can cause a lot of pain, discomfort and in some cases can sideline them for some time. Overuse, overtraining, weak muscles and tendons, trauma, poor technique and incorrect footwear can all lead to foot injuries. In this article, we will look at some of the …
A tendon is a band of tissue that connects muscle to bone. The Achilles tendon connects your calf muscles to your heel, allowing you to walk, run and jump. Achilles tendinopathy, the strain of the Achilles tendon, is a common injury that may affect runners, or people with overpronated (flat) feet or those with high …
Science asks and answers questions by making observations and performing experiments. It searches for cause and effect relationships in nature. As a science-based practise, physiotherapy uses facts, theories and hypotheses and tests them against available data. Physiotherapy aims at promoting, restoring and maintaining physical health. Physiotherapy treatments are formulated after extensive research and observations before …
Clinical research is vital in the field of physiotherapy. Physiotherapists rely on information from research to augment the knowledge they have already gained through their university education and continuing education courses. Physiotherapists use what is called “evidence-based practise” as the foundation for their treatments. This is based on quality controlled scientific research and clinical reasoning. …
Snowboarding injuries are more common among novice boarders than professionals. Some reasons are an improper balance, conditioning and not wearing proper gear. Snowboarding injuries may run the gamut from contusions, concussions, fractures to the spinal cord or traumatic brain injuries. Contusion This is a bruise, a common injury with snowboarding. It may occur as a …
Skiing injuries are quite common, especially among occasional skiers. Most injuries occur as a result of falls; concussions, shoulder injuries and fractures being the most common. Other skiing injuries include ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) tears and thumb injuries. Many skiing injuries can be avoided by embarking on a conditioning programme before you begin the season, …
