WOFPAIN : THE HEALTH ENCYCLOPEDIA

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   strain   - likely to recover in a few days

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 tenderness in the bony knob on the outside of