Isokinetic testing of your knee is an important way to measure and assess knee strength after an injury. It is uncommon to see isokinetic testing done in most fitness settings due to the cost of the machine. However, it is often used in...
Pulled hamstrings don't discriminate between world-class sprinters and recreational runners. The hamstring muscle runs down the back of each thigh, crossing the knee and lower leg. While running, the muscle lengthens and contracts to keep the knee...
Toe sprains occur as the result of stubbing your toe, suddenly stopping when running or landing in an awkward stance while running. Tough terrain, poor conditioning, being a dancer or playing contact sports increase your chances of a toe sprain. A...
When you tear a ligament in your ankle your injury is also know as a sprain. A severe sprain can require surgery to repair torn ligaments because your ligaments connect the bones in your ankle joint. Your ligaments perform an important function;...
A dislocated shoulder blade is one of the most common dislocated joint injuries to the body. Symptoms of a dislocation include acute, severe pain, numbness, tingling and limited range of motion. The arm may visually look out of proper alignment....
Eighty-five percent of all ankle sprains are inversion ankle sprains, according to The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. An inversion ankle sprain occurs when the foot rotates in, causing all the ligaments on the outside of the ankle to...
With any knee pain, care must be taken to avoid activities that can cause reinjury. Although exercise helps to stabilize and strengthen your knee, it must be done without aggravating the healing process. Cycling is recommended because it exercises...
Sprinting requires a lot of power output from your leg muscles and places a tremendous amount of force on your knees. Strain on your leg muscles and knees combined with the sudden changes in direction and abrupt stops in sports creates a potential...
A sprained or twisted ankle is a common injury in those who play sports that involve jumping, such as volleyball. An ankle sprain is a stretching or tearing of ligaments in the ankle joint. Typically, volleyball players are most likely to suffer...
Fat rolls and scar tissue are two things that women do not want on their bodies. Both conditions can be painful, unsightly and embarrassing to deal with. Fat rolls are not only an aesthetic problem, but according to MayoClinic.com, fat deeper...
Enhancing the strength, mobility and range of motion of your ankle after an should start slowly to avoid further aggravation and reinjury. Your ankle is primarily composed of bone, ligaments and tendons, tissues that have very little blood...
Ankle-strengthening exercises are necessary to recover from injuries, such as sprains or fractures, and beneficial to prevent injuries and improve athletic performance. Thera-Bands, resistance bands, sport cords or medicords are elastic materials...
When you stretch a ligament so far that ir tears, it is known as a sprain. When you sprain your ankle, your chance of doing it again is between 40 and 70 percent, according to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, but with good care, you...
Tendons are found all over the body and form the tough yet flexible connections between muscles and bones. They cross over joints in order to produce movement and are susceptible to virtually any trauma involving the joint. Certain tendons are...
An inner thigh muscle pull is also referred to as a groin strain, which can be a very painful injury. When the inner thigh muscle is lengthened too far some of the muscle fibers break causing a partial tear, but in more severe cases a complete...
Running is a high-intensity activity that puts a lot of stress on your feet and ankles as you repeatedly come into contact with the ground. Over time, this stress can lead to the formation of small cracks in your bones called stress fractures. If...
The meniscus is a cartilage structure that sits on top of your tibial plateau in your knee and provides a cushion for the end of your femur to sit in. The purpose of your meniscus is to hold your femur in place on top of your tibia and to provide...
Exercise is an important facet to your overall health. It not only helps you manage your weight, but regular physical activity is also known to improve blood pressure and cholesterol as well as prevent type II diabetes, asserts the Mayo Clinic....
Red scars often form shortly after a wound or acne lesion heals. In most cases, these red marks aren't really scars. They fade over time, though they may leave a typical white or flesh-colored scar behind. Giving the area time to heal and...
Your weight and a broken foot can create a vicious cycle that aggravates both symptoms. Your broken foot can make it harder to engage in activities that help you lose weight, and your extra body weight puts extra strain on your foot every time you...
The shoulder is a complex joint that can move in many directions, and as a result, a rotator cuff tear is a common injury. Any activities that require a lot of movement in the shoulder can lead to overuse and eventually a tear. Both during the...
According to a 2007 "Journal of Athletic Training" article, approximately 33 percent of in-season football injuries occur at the knee joint, including a sprain or partial tear to the anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL. The pain and joint...
A good physical rehabilitation program should address strength gains along with restoration of stable joint movement through a full and complete range of motion. Safeguards should also be included in the design or the program to minimize your risk...
Heel pain from exercise may be caused by stress fractures, bruising of the bottom of the foot or running on flat feet; the most common cause, though, is a condition called plantar fasciitis, in which the muscles connecting the heel and the middle...
One of the hardest things for active people who have been injured is the question of when to get back in the gym. If your ankle is injured badly enough to need an ankle boot, you must be very careful about what activities you take on if you want...
Muscle strain can occur in anyone who exercises regularly and is even more common in athletes who also engage in rigorous activity or resistance training with weights. When muscle strain occurs in any part of the body, it is important to pay...
You’re eager to return to your skateboarding passion, so while you convalesce, do yourself a favor and visit the Sports Injury Info website to post your thoughts on the “Share Your ACL Surgery Stories” page. Adding your two cents...
A coach should take time in the early part of the basketball season to ensure that the kids on his youth team are properly equipped for the sport. The equipment needed for kids is minimal, but important nonetheless, advises "Coaching Youth...
Athletic training is a discipline with its roots in allied health and sports medicine. According to the National Athletic Trainers Association, athletic trainers assist in prevention and diagnosis of various medical conditions involving...