Achilles Tendinopathy Treatment & Rehab Protocol
Achilles tendon is the biggest and strongest tendon in the body. It is found at the back of the lower leg, just above the heel bone. It attaches your two calf muscles (gastrocnemius and soleus) to the heel bone (calcaneus) and helps you go up onto tiptoes. Achilles tendinopathy can be described as an insertional […]
Best exercise routine to manage plantar fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis means inflammation of your plantar fascia, a strong band of tissue that stretches from your heel to your middle foot bones. The plantar fascia is not really a tendon, it’s a sheet of connective tissue that we call (fascia). Plantar fascia It is more like a ligament than a tendon. It stretches from […]
Thoracic Spine Mobility Exercises
In this video I share with you a series of exercises for improving your thoracic spine mobility. Research has been shown reduced thoracic mobility in individuals who spend more than 7 hours/day sitting and active less than150 min/week of physical activity. In addition, Thoracic kyphosis may not be an important contributor to the development of […]
Ankle Sprain Treatment – Rehabilitation (Phase 1)
Ankle Injury sprains are one of the most common injuries in sports such as (Basketball. Soccer, and Volleyball). It is one of the most prevalent injuries of the musculoskeletal system. About 50% of these injuries are sports-related. The research highlighted, if it is not treated properly, the chances of injury recurrent would be up to […]
Ankle Sprain Treatment – Rehabilitation (Phase 2)
As we discussed in the initial post, Ankle treatment – rehabilitation (phase 1) Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries in sports such as (Basketball. Soccer, and Volleyball). It is one of the most prevalent injuries of the musculoskeletal system. About 50% of these injuries are sports-related. The research highlighted, if it is not […]
Management of ankle instability (Recurrence ankle sprain)
As we discussed in the initial post, Ankle sprain treatment – rehabilitation (phase 2) Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries in sports such as (Basketball. Soccer, and Volleyball). It is one of the most prevalent injuries of the musculoskeletal system. In Addition, ankle sprain has a very high recurrence rate and 20% […]
Ankle Sprain Treatment – Rehabilitation (Phase 3)
One of the most common sports injuries, an ankle sprain occurs when the ligaments surrounding the ankle joint are stretched or torn as the ankle joint and the foot is turned, twisted, or forced beyond its normal range of motion. If you suspect an ankle sprain, there are things you can do immediately after being […]
Who does need an X-ray after an ankle sprain?
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Acute Injury Management (POLICE Protocol)
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