Shoulder Separation: Symptoms and Treatment
Saturday, 01 September 2012
What is a shoulder separation? Violent overstretching of the acromioclavicular ligaments in the shoulder where it meets the collarbone (clavicle). Sprains involving two or more ligaments cause considerably more disability than single ligament strains. When the ligament is overstretched, it becomes tense and gives way at it weakest point, either where it attaches to the
- Published in Injury, Shoulder Injury
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Quadriceps Injuries: Quadricep Injury Symptoms and Treatment
Tuesday, 05 June 2012
Quadricep Injury Symptoms and Treatment What is a quadricep injury? An injury to the quadriceps femoris muscle or its tendons. The quadricep femoris is a large muscle at the front of the thigh. The muscle, tendon and their attached bones comprise contractile units that stabilizes the hip and knee and allow their motion. A strain
- Published in Injury, Quadriceps Injury
Hamstring Injuries: Hamstring Injury Symptoms and Treatment
Wednesday, 04 April 2012
What is a hamstring injury? A strain injury to a hamstring muscle or tendon or their bony attachments. The hamstring muscles run from the pelvis and femur to the back and side of the knee. The hamstring tendons can be felt behind the knee on either side. They feel like tough rope. The hamstring tendons,
- Published in Hamstring Injury, Injury