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
Team Approach
Rehabilitation is facilitated by a team approach. The basic team comprises in order of importance
Rehabilitation is a generic term for the comprehensive treatment of injury and/or medical conditions. It has active and passive elements. It focuses upon the whole person not just the injury and aims to restore the greatest possible degree of function in the shortest possible time. The factors implicated in the cause of injury should be [...]
Located between the ribs and the pelvis on the front of the human body, abdominal muscle supports the trunk of the body and allows movement. Four abdominal muscle groups: (1) Transverse abdominis, (2) Internal oblique, (3) External oblique and (4) Rectus abdominis – constitute the abdominal muscle and in turn combine to cover the internal [...]
The Kneecap, medically known as Patella, is the convex bone that protects the front of the knee joint. This hard bone is connected with ligaments to the muscles above and below the knee. In order to increase the leg movement, the kneecap serves as a liver to the leg muscles.
Hamstring muscle is a group of three strong, large muscles that spread at the back of the thigh/upper leg and help flex the knee joint, draw the legs inward or extend the thigh. These are extremely useful in daily activities and in many sporting activities.
