Over use injuries in runners
What overuse injury means? There are basically two types of injuries: Acute injuries and overuse injuries. Acute injuries are usually the result of a single, traumatic event (macro-trauma). Common examples include wrist fractures, ankle sprains, shoulder dislocations, and hamstring muscle strain. The absence of a single, identifiable traumatic cause has been traditionally used as a […]
A guideline on management of acute vs chronic knee pain
Knee pain is a common complaint that affects people of all ages. Knee pain may be the result of an injury, such as a ruptured ligament or torn cartilage. However, your knee may get sore after a short run, sudden jump, simple fall, etc. In this article, we are going to show you the difference […]
ACL injury prevention – Part3 (Leg Dominance )
The Authors highlighted the 3rd type of imbalance Leg Dominance. What does that mean? In tasks that normally require side-to-side symmetry of the lower extremities, women tend to be more one-leg dominance than their male counterparts. when a female tears her ACL, most if not all her weight is on a single leg when considering […]
ACL injury prevention- part 2 (Quadriceps Dominance)
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Osgood Schlatter Treatment
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury Prevention Program
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Acute Pain vs Chronic Pain
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ACL injury prevention – Part4 (Trunk Dominance )
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