Injury Therapy
Perhaps amongst the best known of all sports related injuries are those that affect the ligaments of the knee. This may be because amongst injuries encountered by athletes, knee ligament injuries are some of the most feared because in some cases, they can completely change the lifestyle or physical abilities of the affected individual.
There are two primary types of injuries that can affect the foot and the ankle. There are those that are a result of sudden trauma, such as falling, tripping or otherwise instantly injuring the area or those that are a result of overuse that often gradually develop over time. The latter type is commonly found …
Foot And Ankle Injuries From Falling vs Running – 7 Facts Read More »
For many people, an ankle ligament injury may sound like something that only affects athletes or those that are regularly very physically active. However, this type of very common injury can affect just about anyone. A ligament is a piece of tissue found in the body that is very elastic but very strong, that connects …
Ligament Injury in Ankle – Treatment Do’s and Don’ts! Read More »
Most people walk an average of just under 6,000 steps in a single day. If we think about how many things we come into contact with each day that could stand that level of abuse, the list would be very short. It’s estimated that for optimum health, 10,000 steps each and every day is appropriate, …
Soft Tissue Injury in Foot Treatment Myths and Facts Read More »
As popularized in the children’s song, “the knee bone’s connected to the, shin bone” – but, just how this connection is made is the source of a very common overuse injury known as knee tendonitis, patellar tendonitis or simply, ‘jumper’s knee.” Patellar tendon is responsible for the muscle function that allows for movements like kicking …
Many people injure their backs every year, and most often this occurs during activities like sports or heavy lifting. Unfortunately, back injuries can be incredibly difficult to treat, and oftentimes surgery is impractical or not useful.
Soccer is a popular sports in many parts of the world, and it’s an excellent way to combine fun with healthy activity. Soccer is popular with both kids and adults alike and is thought to be less dangerous than other sports like American football or baseball. However, soccer is not free from sports injuries, and …
Most Common Soccer Injuries – 10 Facts You Won’t Believe! Read More »
Perhaps you are an athlete, or maybe someone elderly who pulled his/her lower back while lifting something heavy. Back injuries, including lower back injury, are very common. However, with so many potentially harmful chemical medications on the market, you want something more natural and safe. Before committing to a conventional prescription drug method of treatment, …
5 Must-Consider Lower Back Injury Treatment Options! Read More »
Repetitive strain injuries (RSIs) occurring in the wrist are unique because not only are they incredibly common, they also can be very serious and even debilitating in some cases. What’s worse is that many people don’t understand the wide variety of occupations and tasks that can lead to a repetitive strain injury. Of course, it’s …
Repetitive Strain Injury in Wrist – Treatment Do’s And Don’ts Read More »
The hamstrings are part of a muscle group that controls movement and bending of the knee as well as in a smaller capacity, proper movement of the hip. They are unfortunately frequently injured and these types of injuries can severely impact mobility and take a long time to heal. Hamstrings are important to a great …
Hamstring Injury Recovery – 10 Treatment Mistakes To Avoid! Read More »
