WOFPAIN : THE HEALTH ENCYCLOPEDIA

5 EXERCISES TO CURE TENNIS ELBOW   1. Wrist Extensor Stretch 2. Wrist Flexor Stretch 3. Pronation and Supination 4. Ball Squeeze 5. Towel Twist These 5 exercises to be done only when you are comfortable while doing them or have mild pain. Intensity of these exercises must be increased with help of light dumbbells' or weights. Tennis Elbow is just an overuse injury of wrist extensor muscles mostly. Tennis elbow or lateral epicondylitis should be dealt with care.  Proper rest and rehab protocol should be followed after diagnosing Tennis Elbow. BRACE over right Forearm Forearm Brace to be used while recovering from Tennis Elbow. Specialized Braces put pressure over wrist extensor muscles to decrease load over them. Mechanism of Brace Tennis Elbow Pain usually present over outer side of elbow but it radiates to forearm and sometimes to your wrist. For severe pain over the counter pain killer can be taken but immediately apply ice to the area of pain and keep the elbow immobilized for f

SHOULDER DISLOCATION TREATMENT Treatment include moving the bone in place, splinting, medication and rehabilitation . Surgery is required only in rare cases. FAQ'S ANSWERED IN THIS POST ARE? Is my shoulder dislocated? What tests do I need? What treatment approach do you recommend?  Are there alternatives? How long will it take for my shoulder to heal? Will I have to stop participating in sports?  For how long? How can I protect myself from re-injuring my shoulder? Most Versatile Joint The shoulder is the body's most mobile joint, which makes it susceptible to dislocation. Because it moves in several directions, your shoulder can dislocate forward, backward or downward, completely or partially, though most dislocations occur through the front of the shoulder. Anterior dislocation is common. It takes a strong force to pull the bones out of place, such as a sudden blow to your shoulder. Main Causes of Shoulder Dislocation Shoulder dislocation is a common injury in contact sports

TREATMENT for ACL TEAR ACL LIGAMENT  (anterior cruciate ligament) It is 1 of the 4 ligaments in the knee that provides stabilization . ACL arises from the front of the medial femoral condyle and passes through the middle of the knee to attach between the bony outcroppings that are located between the tibia plateaus.  It prevents the thighbone from sliding backward on the tibia.  ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) What is a torn ACL? A torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a 2nd or 3rd degree sprain of the ACL. Common Causes of ACL TEAR Most ACL TEAR occur due to injury, usually in a sport. ACL injuries are more common during sports that involve a lot of twisting and turning like basketball, football, soccer, and gymnastics, skiing . Mechanism behind Tearing of the ACL. The ligament tears when the foot is firmly planted and the knee locks and twists or pivots at the same time. Even a blow to the knee from the side can cause ACL TEAR . 3 Grades of ACL I

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  (calcaneofibular ligaments) PTFL Sq