2007
Physiotherapy: Sports Injury
Achilles InjuryInflammation or rupture of the tendon which connects the heel of the foot to the calf muscles. Ankle SprainWhen damage (tear or rupture) is sustained to a ligament around the ankle joint. Cartilage InjuriesThe menisci are cartilage tissues which act like shock absorbers in the knee joint. A meniscus can be torn, commonly after a forceful twisting injury to the knee. Collar Bone InjuryInjury sustained to the bone between the neck and the chest. Chest PainAn injury to the collar bone / breast bone joint, the ribs or the muscles between the ribs. Disc ProblemsIntervertebral discs are spongy cushions found between the vertebrae of the spine. A disc is made of two parts: the elastic outer shell (annulus fibrosis) and the jelly-like contents (nucleus pulposis). Common disc-related problems include degenerative disc disease and protruding / ruptured (or slipped) disc. DislocationThis is when the ball of the shoulder joint completely slips out of its socket causing injury to ligaments, muscles and connective tissue around the joint. Golfers ElbowPain on the inside of the elbow caused by inflammation of the tendon from the front forearm muscles. Groin StrainAn injury to the muscles of the inner thigh which pull the legs together, and help with movements of the hip joint. Hamstring StrainsWhen the muscle at the back of the thigh is forcibly stretched beyond its limits and the muscle tissue becomes torn. A tear in a muscle is referred to as a strain. Jaw PainAn injury to the jaw muscles, the jaw joints (TMJ), or both. Knee Cap ProblemsInjuries include, subluxation / dislocation of patella, patella tendonitis, Osgood Schlatters. Knee PainThis is an extremely common complaint, and there are many common causes. Some common causes include, arthritis, ligament injuries, cartilage injuries.
Ligament InjuriesWhen a ligament is forcibly stretched beyond its limits and the ligament tissue becomes torn. Ligaments are elastic bands of tissue that connect bones to each other and provide stability and strength to the joint. A tear in the ligament is called a sprain. Low Back PainMay be caused by various conditions which may include wear and tear of the spine; degeneration of the disc (discogenic back pain/ Prolapsed Intervertebral Disc known as PID), soft tissue strain and sprains and recovery after bone fracture. The pain may go down to the leg (Sciatica or Lumbar radiculopathy). Muscle InjuriesWhen a muscle is forcibly stretched beyond its limits and the muscle tissue becomes torn. A tear in a muscle is referred to as a strain. Neck PainMay be caused by various conditions which may include wear and tear of the spine; degeneration of the disc (discogenic back pain/ Prolapsed Intervertebral Disc known as PID), soft tissue strain and sprains and recovery after bone fracture. The pain may go down the arm. Post Fracture RehabilitationTreatment to the area surrounding the broken bone. Post Surgery RehabilitationTreatment to the area surrounding the surgery site. Rotator cuff injuryTear or rupture of the small muscles around the shoulder. RSIRepetitive Strain Injuries occur from repeated physical movements doing damage to tendons, nerves, muscles, and other soft body tissues. SubluxationThis is when the ball of the shoulder joint partially slips out of its socket and possible ligament injury could occur. TendonitisWhen a tendon is forcibly stretched beyond its limits and the tendon tissue becomes torn. Tendons are tissues that connect muscles to bone so that joints can bend or straighten. Tennis ElbowPain on the outside of the elbow caused by inflammation of the tendon from the back forearm muscles. WhiplashThis neck injury occurs when your head is suddenly jolted backwards and forwards in a whip-like movement. This can cause some neck muscles and ligaments to stretch more than normal. The common cause is when you are in a car that is rear-shunted from another vehicle.
