WOFPAIN : THE HEALTH ENCYCLOPEDIA

Treatment for Meniscus Tear What are MENISCUS ? Meniscus are two wedge-shaped pieces of cartilage acting as " shock absorbers " between your thighbone and shinbone.  They are tough and rubbery to help cushion the joint and keep it stable. They absorb shock and distribute load in the knee. What are probable causes of Meniscal Injury ? Sports that require sudden turns and stops may put you at higher risk for meniscus tears. Some of these sports include: football basketball soccer tennis The meniscus weakens with age. Tears are more common in people over the age of 30. What are the Common SYMPTOMS OF MENISCAL INJURY ? Pain in the knee especially when the leg is extended . The pain is usually either on the inner or outer side of the knee , not around the kneecap.  Swelling over knee. A popping sensation during the injury. Difficulty bending and straightening the leg.  A tendency for your knee to get "stuck" or lock up ....

Ankle Sprain Treatment SPRAINED OR TWISTED ANKLE An ankle sprain is an injury to the tough bands of tissue (ligaments) that surround and connect the bones of the leg to the foot. When ligaments surrounding the ankle are pushed past their boundaries, it causes a sprain. These ligaments help stabilize the joint hence preventing excessive movement.  ANATOMY OF TWISTED ANKLE Most commonly involved ligaments are the one present outside of the ankle . What Causes Ankle Sprain ? Placing foot wrong way when running Wearing high heels or shoes that don’t fit well Signs and Symptoms of Ankle Sprain swelling tenderness bruising pain in ability to put weight on the affected ankle skin discoloration  stiffness Tenderness to touch Instability of the ankle—this may occur in severe cases How to Diagnose Ankle Sprain Anterior Draw - tests  ATFL Talar Tilt - tests (anterior  talofibular  ligaments ) CFL Posterior Draw - tests  (calcan...

TOP EXERCISES FOR HAMSTRING STRAIN What is Hamstring Strain ? A hamstring strain or a pulled hamstring, happens when one or more of hamstring group of muscles gets stretched too far and starts to tear. The hamstring muscles are a group of three muscles that run along the back of your thigh from your hip to just below your knee. HAMSTRING MUSCLES Hamstring strain vs Hamstring tear ? In a hamstring tear, the muscle fibers stretch so much that they rip. A strain, on the other hand, is when the muscle is only overstretched. Hamstring strain vs Hamstring tear ? Strains and tears happen when the muscle is lengthening as it contracts.  They may also happen if the muscle is stretched too far.  When the quadriceps  become stronger and more developed than your hamstring muscles, you may be more likely to injure your hamstring muscles . Its very important to Stretch and warm up before a game. Grades of  Hamstring Strain Grade  1:   a mild muscle   str...

PHYSIOTHERAPY FOR TENNIS ELBOW  Tennis elbow is inflammation of lateral epicondyle of humerus bone. Pain is felt over outer side of elbow. CAUSES OF  TENNIS ELBOW Actually it is often an  overuse injury . It occurs when the muscles and tendons in your   forearm   are strained due to repetitive use. It can also sometimes occur after a trauma to your elbow. Even frequent usage of forearm and wrist can cause it.   Activities that can cause  Tennis Elbow Sports like tennis, badminton, squash, javelin throw or discus throw. Gardner's using shears or Painters using paintbrush for long duration can get Tennis Elbow . Nowadays, seen in people who are involved in fine, repetitive hand and wrist movements like using scissors or typing . Mobile Phones are novel cause for tennis elbow. Even Musicians playing Violin are at Risk. How to confirm that you have  Tennis Elbow ? Usually it is self-diagnosable Pain is the primary symptom.  Pain and tende...