There is a rapid increase in the number of people working to improve their overall physical fitness and conditioning through exercise. Unquestionably, the most popular form of cardiovascular exercise is running. Running is inexpensive, requires little equipment and is very convenient. If you can find a sidewalk or a path, you can find a place [...]
The median nerve
The median nerve may be compressed at several levels in the arm: by the ligament of Struthers, in the forearm at the level of the lacertus fibrosus, pronator teres or at the origin of the flexor digitorum superficialis. There is activity related discomfort in the forearm and median nerve paraesthesia. Forced repetitive [...]
Scaphoid fracture
The most common carpal fracture. Volumes have been written about the appropriate management of this fracture.
The biology and biomechanics of fracture and soft tissue healing are no different in the athlete. (Athletes do not heal any quicker because they seek the advice and treatment of a ‘sports doctor’). In general, fracture union in the upper limb occurs in about six weeks (in the adult, and about half this in a [...]
Initial priorities are outlined below
Stop bleeding (direct pressure)
Relieve pain (digital/wrist block)
Assess injury (and splint)
Path of Recovery
Pain relief
Protection Physiotherapy
