Oh, say can you see yourself grasping your knee like Wile E. Coyote with a minimal puff of smoke above your head and a wry look into the camera? Of course not; at least, not every day. You see yourself carrying the ball to victory or dancing enchantingly across a stage. Knee injuries happen. It … Read more
There are different types of ankle sprains, and one of them is a high ankle sprain. If you are an athlete, especially sports where you get tackled, such as football, you are at risk for this type of ankle sprain. It pays to know what a high ankle sprain is since treatment should be performed … Read more
Wrist Sprains Are Complicated Injuries With A Lot Of Potential Questions Whether it be work, leisure, or recreational, your hands and wrists are likely involved in almost every activity you do day-to-day. As such, sprained wrists are quite frequent from both chronic overuse and acute injury incidences. There are several grades of wrist sprains, and … Read more
Have you ever seen a sporting athlete or a friend experiencing a lot of pain in the elbow after a fall? Chances are that he or she has just experienced an elbow injury. The most common reaction of a victim is holding the arm in a V-shaped manner while experiencing a lot of pain. But … Read more
Who would have thought that you can strain or pull a muscle from doing something so natural as coughing? It can be such a pain in the—wherever the pain is felt. Ouch! A strain also called a “pulled muscle” can happen during an activity that requires the use of a muscle or muscle group. According to … Read more
What are muscle strains? Muscle strains are a type of damage that occurs during or even after a physical activity that puts undue pressure on the muscle fibers or the attached tendon(s). They can occur in any muscle and/or tendon in the body. Muscle strains and similar injuries are extremely common, especially in athletes. In … Read more