How to Treat Hamstring Ligament and Tendon Injuries
There are three large muscles that run from the top of the sitting bones (the boney points that you feel when sitting in a metal chair) along the back of your thighs: hamstrings. The main functions of...
View ArticleHow to Avoid Injury as a Violinist
Violinists are notoriously bad at two things: sitting up straight and knowing their limits. We all hear stories about people who practice six, eight, even ten hours in a row, no breaks, no rehydrating,...
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How to Heal a Broken Femur
The femur is the strongest and thickest bone in the body. It connects the hip joint and the knee joint. It takes an extremely strong force to break a femur. Sport injuries, car accidents and falls are...
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How to Measure Shoulder Flexion Range of Motion
Anyone who has blocked a shot in basketball, spiked a ball in volleyball or reached for something on a high shelf has used shoulder flexion. While reaching up high for something is a task many people...
View ArticleHow to Treat a Crushing Injury
The treatment of a crushing injury usually requires medical attention. However, minor crushing injuries are treatable with home remedies. It’s important that you know what to do in case of an emergency...
View ArticleHow to Diagnose and Treat Runner's Knee
Runner's knee is a sport injury that occurs when the cartilage under the kneecap is softened, and weakened, leading to a lot of pain and discomfort. Runner's knee occurs in runners, walkers, cyclists,...
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How to Treat Plantar Fasciitis and Get Rid of Heel Pain for Good
Plantar fasciitis (sometimes misspelled plantar fascitis) is the inflammation of the plantar fascia in the foot, often caused by a sports injury. The fascia (connective tissue) on the bottom of the...
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The Anatomy of Hamstrings
Athletes of any kind are often plagued by hamstring injuries. However, since the hamstring controls walking, running and most general movement, it is possible for anyone to suffer from this condition....
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How to Find The Best Cure For Athletes Foot
Athletes foot can affect you in a lot of ways. It makes your feet feel like they are on fire, constantly itching and can be down right embarrassing. There are a few ways to cure this fungus, depending...
View ArticleHow to Use Heat and Ice on a Minor Injury
When we incur minor injuries, we are often not sure of whether to use heat or ice as a means of first aid. The matter is made even more confusing by the fact that we are inundated by advertisements of...
View ArticleHow to Use Athletic Tape for a Sore Ankle
The ankle is one of the most commonly injured joints for athletes and non-athletes alike. Jumping, running and even walking all put stress on the ankle and hold the possibility of straining the...
View ArticleShin Splint Symptoms
Shin splints is a painful condition that can happen when you do a lot of walking, running or aerobic dance type classes. They are a sign of overuse and weak muscles. It is good to recognize the...
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About Neoprene Knee Braces
Neoprene knee braces are a valuable tool for preventing injury or providing support for an already-injured joint. Knees are notorious for being injured easily, so athletes and trainers should have a...
View ArticleHow to Fit Crutches
If you've ever found yourself needing crutches, then you know how important it is that they fit right. Many times, people will allow others to borrow or use their crutches for a sprain, and the...
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How to Workout with a Torn Rotator Cuff
A rotator cuff is made up of tendons and can tear or become inflammed from overuse, aging and by having an accident. It's also common for body builders or weight trainers to have torn rotator cuffs....
View ArticleLower Leg Pain When Walking
Walking is an excellent form of exercise that can increase leg strength and cardiovascular fitness. Lower leg pain can arise when walking for a number of reasons, including walking longer distances...
View ArticleNerve Damage Symptoms From Knee ACL Reconstrution
The ACL, or anterior cruciate ligament, is located in the knee and is responsible for stabilizing the knee. Its main function is to prevent the knee joint from buckling. It is a common ligament to...
View ArticleHow to Treat Bursitis in the Elbow
The bursa is a fluid filled sac inside the elbow that functions as a cushion between the bone and the skin. When the bursa becomes inflamed and filled with fluid due to trauma or irritation, it is...
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How to Soothe Aching Muscles
Everyone experiences sore muscles at one time or another, whether it is from helping a friend move a couch, starting a new exercise routine, or simply taking a "bad step" and pulling something. Here...
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How to Do Simple Physical Therapy Exercises at Home to Strengthen the Knees
It is very common for people to develop various knee problems. Often this is the result of overuse, perhaps pushing too hard at a particular exercise or sport, or perhaps even from walking or running...
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How to Pinpoint Lower Leg Pain
When you are suffering from lower leg pain, it's important to pinpoint exactly where the pain is occurring, as well as the type of pain, in order to describe it to your doctor. He can only make a...
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How to Obtain Natural Relief From Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is caused by inflammation of the thick heel tissue called the plantar fascia, which connects your toes to your heels. Plantar fasciitis can be the result of repeated action by the...
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How to Get Custom Orthotics Shoe for Free
If you are having back or knee or foot pain, often proper arch support for your feet would go a long way in relieving pressure. Most name-brand shoes are terrible when it comes to arch support. Before...
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Plantar Fascia Treatment
Plantar fasciitis is a condition that affects the ligament on the bottom of the foot, called the plantar fascia. Treatments for plantar fasciitis are simple, but it can take a long time for your...
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How to Wrap a Foot for Plantar Fasciitis
One treatment for plantar fasciitis is wrapping your foot. Plantar fasciitis is commonly to blame for heel pain. It results from thickening of the plantar fascia, which runs from your heel to the front...
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How to Wrap an Ace Bandage on a Leg
An Ace® brand bandage is an elastic roller bandage, and it comes in several widths. A 4-inch bandage width is advised for wrapping the leg. The Ace® brand bandage is not meant for a wound, but for...
View ArticleWhat Are Contraindicated Exercises for Rotator Cuff Tears?
The rotator cuff is an area of small muscles that are located on the back of the shoulder. When they get torn, there are many exercises that are contraindicated, as they can exacerbate the tear.
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Exercise for a Rotator Cuff Injury
The rotator cuff is a small group of muscles that are found on the top and back of the shoulder joint. Oftentimes, the rotator cuff can become injured through overuse or a traumatic hit. When this...
View ArticleHow to Treat Shin Splints By Stretching
Shin splints take place on the front of the tibia bone, on the lower inside of the leg. They are caused from traction forces that result form repetitive muscle actions on the front of the shin. When...
View ArticleHow to Repair Torn Muscles in the Abdomen
Muscle damage can incapacitate almost every movement, whether athletic or not. The abdominal muscles make up a large portion of the core muscles of the body and must be protected and repaired as soon...
View ArticlePlantar Fasciitis Symptoms
Plantar fasciitis is a condition in which a cord of tissue called the plantar fascia becomes inflamed. The plantar fascia is located in the bottom of the foot and runs form the heel up toward the toes....
View ArticleWhat Kind of Shoes Do You Wear With Achilles Tendonitis?
The Achilles tendon connects the calf muscle to the foot. Injuries to the Achilles tendon are common in sports and can plague athletes such as distance runners. There are many things you can do to...
View ArticleCauses of Lateral Leg Pain
Conditions in the back and legs are major causes of lateral leg pain. Athletes--particularly runners and walkers--have problems with lateral leg pains as a result of their strenuous training regimens...
View ArticleExercises for a Knot in the Hamstring
The hamstrings are a muscle group that is responsible for flexing the knee. They are actually called "flexors" for this reason. They are being called into play when you are bending your knee. This...
View ArticlePros & Cons of a Total Shoulder Replacement
A person's shoulder can break down over time due to any number of reasons including unhealed injuries, arthritis, wear and tear or a combination of these. Depending on a person's age and health,...
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How to Treat Direct Trauma to the Breast
Breast contusion occurs as a result of a direct blow to the breast from an object or another body part. When a blunt force is applied on the breast, it ruptures the small blood vessels, so there will...
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How to Treat Direct Trauma to the Abdomen
Abdominal contusion is an abdominal trauma involving injury to the soft tissues and muscles around the abdominal wall. This condition results from direct application of force to the area, such as a...
View ArticleHow to Wrap a Dislocated Shoulder
Dislocating a shoulder is extremely painful. The quicker you respond and treat your injury, the quicker your pain will subside and your shoulder will heal. Knowing how to wrap a dislocated shoulder is...
View ArticleHow to Treat Jogger's Nipple
Jogger's nipple is a condition suffered by runners which includes irritation, dryness and bleeding of the affected nipple. Jogger's nipple can affect one or both nipples, and is caused by the friction...
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How to Treat Tendinitis
Tendinitis is a painful condition often associated with exercise or sports. However, it can affect people who aren’t exercising regularly. Tendons are fibrous tissues that attach the bones to the...
View ArticleHow to Treat Rotator Cuff Tendinitis
Rotator cuff tendinitis occurs as a result of inflammation in the joint where the upper arm bone and the shoulder blade come together (rotator cuff). Repeated motions such as raising the arm over the...
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How to Fix a Dislocated Shoulder
Dislocating a shoulder is a painful sports injury. This occurs when the bone in your upper arm comes out of its socket. A dislocated shoulder is not uncommon, and can be easily fixed by a doctor. If...
View ArticleHow to Identify a Pulled Groin Muscle
A pulled groin muscle occurs when an injury has occurred to your inner thigh, due to too much stretching. This is a common sports injury with symptoms that are not difficult to recognize. Read on to...
View ArticleHow to Drain Cauliflower Ear
Cauliflower ear is a condition in which the cartilage in the ear breaks and fills up with blood and other fluids. Also known as a hematoma aurius, cauliflower ear is common among wrestlers, boxers and...
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