The ankle is a hinge joint that includes three bones, several tendons and ligaments, nerves, and blood vessels. The three bones, the tibia, the fibula, and the talus come together with articular cartilage in between. This cartilage is smooth and slick, allowing the bones to move against one another smoothly and painlessly and also acts…
Elbow Injuries can affect athletes in a wide range of sports and often plague those who only engage in recreational physical activity. They can even sometimes be the result of conditions not related to intense physical activity. Elbow injuries can be very difficult to recover from and require lots of rest, attention to physiotherapy and…
When it comes to treating pain or injury, heat and cold are among the most tried and tested methods. While medical technology has made leaps and bounds in recent decades, many treatments for some of the most common injuries include using either heat, cold or a combination of the two. However, many people are tempted…
The first 24 hours after a sports injury is the most critical time for an athlete. How you react and treat a sprain, tear, pull or any other muscle or joint damage in the first day can set the tone for the entire period of recovery after injury. It can determine whether you make a…
Athletic taping is the practice of applying tape with compression qualities to certain parts of the body to stabilize the relative positions of bones and soft tissue structures (muscles, ligaments) during athletic activity. Athletic tape, of which there are several different varieties, can serve diverse purposes and can be used by athletes or active individuals…
Meniscus tears are some of the most commonly experienced knee injuries among athletes, particularly those who play contact sports. However, anyone at any age can experience a torn meniscus. The meniscus functions as a “shock absorber” for your knee, cushioning the joint and keeping it stable. Meniscus tears can happen during sports when a player…
Compression shorts are form-fitting garments with bands of sturdy fabric that are usually worn by athletes to support the major muscles in the leg. This support provides several benefits to athletes looking to take their performance to the next level. To explain how compression shorts work, we have highlighted several of these benefits below, including…
Ankle instability is the condition associated with weak ligaments in the upper foot leading to the ankle frequently buckling when weight is applied, often when running or walking on uneven surfaces. In some cases, this can happen when you are simply standing. There are a variety of treatments that can be used to correct and…
Graduated compression is a typical and extremely effective way of managing and recovering from a variety of accidents and chronic diseases associated with the flow of blood from the lower extremities. Problems that may be addressed through graduated compression include varicosities, lymphedema, venous eczema and ulceration, deep vein thrombosis, post-thrombotic syndrome, shin splints, calf cramps/strains,…
The lower spine is critically important to the health of your whole upper body as it supports the spine and the great number of structures attached to it. Regrettably, eight out of ten people will suffer lower back pain at least one time in their lives. Since every movement and activity employs the muscles, ligaments…