Specific lists of injuries on this page include,
Torn Calf, Calf Strain, Hamstring Contusion, Tight, Pulled Hamstring Injuries, Muscles, Calf Strain, (Torn Calf) Tendonitis, Quadriceps Muscles, Iliopsoas Muscle Rupture, Groin Strain, Sports Hernia, Myositis Ossificans, Stress Fracture of the Femur and Symptoms, Runners Knee, Runners or Ilio-Tibial Band, Shin Splints, Stress Fractures, Achilles Tendonitis, Heel and Arch Pain, Plantar Fasciitis, Alleviated with a Five Star Rated Therapy called, Cold or Low Level Laser Therapy.
Leg Pain.
Calf muscle contusion
What is a contusion?
A very common contact sports Injury. This type of injury should be taken seriously as further complications can develop…
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The Knee.
The knee and what is its function?
The knee is a joint which has three parts. The thigh bone (femur) meets the large shin bone (tibia) forming the main knee joint. This joint has an inner (medial) and an outer (lateral) compartment. The kneecap (patella) joins the femur to form a third joint, called the patellofemoral joint.
The knee joint is surrounded by a joint capsule with ligaments strapping the inside and outside of the joint (collateral ligaments) as well as crossing within the joint (curciate ligaments). These ligaments provide stability and strength to the knee joint.
The meniscus is a…
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Runner’s Knee.
Runner’s Knee is the common term for Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome. Runner’s Knee is a painful overuse knee injury that affects the outer part of the knee. It is common in runners and cyclists. It affects around 5% of all runners, while knee injuries in cyclists 20% are diagnosed as Runner’s Knee.
Runner’s Knee to understand this condition its necessary to be familiar with the anatomy of the outer side of the thigh and knee. The Ilio Tibial Band is a tough length of fascia that attaches to the outer side of the…
Trapped Nerve or “Pinched” Nerve.
Having a Trapped nerve hurts, often feeling like a severe, sharp, excruciating and intense pain. A trapped nerve could happen nearly anywhere in the body, but there are a number of common sites that a nerve may get trapped such as the neck /arm, mid back / chest or low back / leg. The trapped nerve can result in either pain, pins & needles, numbness / deadness or a hot /cold feeling into the neck, head, shoulders, arms, fingers, wrists, back, legs, muscles. “Pinched” or trapped nerves can affect your health, posture, vitality, resistance to disease, even your emotional health. “Pinched”/trapped…
Frozen Shoulder.
Frozen shoulder treatment with Cold or Low Level Laser Therapy for pain relief and recovery, considerably aiding in reduction of pain and the acceleration of the healing process.
Who gets Frozen Shoulder?
Frozen Shoulder or Adhesive capsulitis is a painful condition mostly affecting people aged 30-70. It is estimated that 3% of population will develop the condition in their lifetime. There is no known racial preference; however, adhesive capsulitis is associated with certain conditions, particularly insulin-dependent diabetes.
Predisposing Factors.
There are multiple risk factors predisposing an individual to developing adhesive capsulitis. These predisposing factors may include, shoulder or neck surgery, diabetes, shoulder trauma, inflammatory conditions. Other systemic conditions such as…
