Joint Sprains and Strains
"Is my injury a sprain or a strain?" - that's a great question. If you've injured yourself and are in pain, you deserve to know why. Differentiating the terms sprain and strain may seem confusing, but it really isn't. This post contains everything you need to know. Terminology and Anatomy Ligaments are bands of fibrous tissue that connect bones to other bones. Tendons are flexible, fibrous collagen tissues that connect muscles to bones. Ligaments hold the joints of the body in place, perfectly aligning the bones. Tendons attach muscles to the joint, enabling movement. When either is injured or damaged,
Joint Pain – When to See a Doctor
Mild joint pain can be aggravating and annoying. Moderate to severe joint pain can be limiting and debilitating. The first step to effectively treating joint pain that will not go away on its own is making an appointment with an orthopedic specialist. Joint Pain A joint is the connection of two bones. There are many joints in the human body. The most commonly known are the knee, shoulder, and hip. Healthy joints allow the body to move easily and without pain. Diseased, damaged, or injured joints inhibit movement and cause pain. Symptoms related to joint pain may include the following:
5 Common Football Injuries
5 Common Football Injuries We thrill at the rivalries, the strategies, and the urgency of football. It's is one of the most popular sports in America, but it can also be one of the most dangerous. Violence is part of the sport, so injuries happen often. Below are five of the more common football injuries and how players can treat them. Meniscus Tear Knee injuries, particularly meniscus tears and ACL tears, are some of the most common injuries in football. The meniscus is a C-shaped piece of a cartilage in the knee that stabilizes and protects the knee. Each knee
Baseball Injuries Part 2: Hitters
Baseball Injuries Part 2: Hitters Baseball has long been one of America's favorite sports. But whether you're playing recreationally, in your backyard, or on a professional team, you may be risking certain injuries. While Part 1 focused on the overuse injuries of pitchers, this part will focus on some of the injuries faced by those at bat: Overuse Injuries Overuse injuries occur when an action is repeated that puts pressure on tissue, muscles or joints. If the body is not allowed to rest or heal properly, it can result in pain for the player now and later in life. If
5 Common Running Injuries
5 Common Running Injuries Whether you've just started running or if you're racing in marathons, it's important to keep safe. Just like any sport, a regimen of rest, stretching, and hydration is important in helping prevent injuries. Below are some of the common injuries runners may face. Runner's Knee Patellofemoral pain syndrome, known commonly as Runner's Knee, is a condition in which the cartilage on the back of the patella, or knee cap, is irritated. This irritation can cause knee pain. Symptoms of Runner's Knee vary, but most commonly include an aching sensation under or around the kneecap. This or
5 Common Hockey Injuries
5 Common Hockey Injuries Ice hockey is a contact sport where the players and the puck move at high speeds, so when players run into each other or objects, great force is used. This is why hockey is considered a collision sport. Injuries are fairly common, but efforts can be made to avoid them with training and proper equipment. Listed below are five common injuries that can occur playing hockey. AC Joint Injury The acromioclavicular joint, or AC joint, is one of the joints in the shoulder responsible for motion and stability. The ligaments that hold the AC joint together
5 Common Basketball Injuries
5 Common Basketball Injuries Basketball is one of the most popular sports in the world, and for good reason. It's fun, challenging and fast paced. But playing requires quick movements that, without certain precautions, can result in injury. Here are five of the most common basketball injuries and how you can avoid them: Ankle Sprains Ankle sprains happen when one or more ligaments in the ankle stretch or tear from suddenly bearing an unexpected force. This can happen if a person makes a sudden twisting motion, receives a blow to the ankle, or steps on an uneven surface. The two
Why Joint Replacements Do Not Last Forever
Your joint replacement won't last forever. Check this out to find out why, and what you can do about it. Why Joint Replacements Do Not Last Forever You may have heard it down the grapevine or may have experienced it yourself - an individual has undergone a hip replacement not too long ago and now requires yet another one. This is not unheard of and many patients who have undergone previous replacements sometimes require a revision of the procedure that they underwent many years ago. Of course, at the time when the joint replacement was done, most patients believe that
Recovering After Joint Replacement
Joint replacement surgery is a commonly performed procedure. Following the procedure, it is essential for patients to take some time out and recover sufficiently. In this article, we shall briefly look at how one can recover following a joint replacement. Types of Joint Replacement The recovery period following joint replacement varies depending on the joint that has been repaired. For example, the type of recovery and the duration is different for knee replacement than it is for hip replacement. Knee replacement patients can take a few weeks before they are back on their feet and completely independent, while hip replacement
Will Doing Yoga Hurt My Knees?
Will Doing Yoga Hurt My Knees? It is important to understand how your body responds to exercise. Because yoga is typically thought of as being less strenuous than walking, running, or lifting weights, many patients are unaware of the effects yoga can have on their knees. The knee is a large and complex joint made up of bones, tendons, ligaments, and cartilage. Patients who injure their knee typically experience pain that may range from mild to severe. Some of the most common causes of knee injuries include overuse, overtraining, and not performing movements/exercises properly. If you are thinking about starting
