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Nerve Entrapment Syndromes

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Nerve Entrapment Syndromes

Median Nerve Entrapment Syndromes - Stuart Hinds   Nerve Entrapment Syndromes Nerve entrapments are not overly common but well worth exploring as trigger point therapy has been demonstrated to relieve symptoms. In about half the cases of Cubital Tunnel Syndrome for example, studies have shown that clients will usually recover without the need for surgical intervention, and stress the importance of education to help clients avoid provocative movements such as protracted periods of elbow flexion. In these cases, the clients rehabilitation can be greatly assisted with a program of trigger point therapy to help relieve the symptoms whilst the condition is slowly...

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Shoulder Dislocation

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Shoulder Dislocation

Dislocation of the shoulder at the GH joint may occur when an athlete falls on an outstretched hand or during abduction and external rotation of the shoulder. Significant force is required to dislocate a shoulder unless the athlete is experiencing re-injury. A shoulder dislocation occurs when the head of the humerus pulls free of the glenoid fossa of the scapula.

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Trigger Points in the Tibialis Posterior Explained

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Trigger Points in the Tibialis Posterior Explained

In this video, Stuart Hinds explains trigger points in the tibialis posterior, the deepest muscle on the back of the leg. It helps maintain the arches of the foot. Pain may be reported when standing on tiptoes or pushing down car pedals. Referred pain patterns can include vague calf pain, with increased intensity along the Achilles tendon to the heel/sole of the foot.

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Self-Help for Achilles Tendinitis

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Self-Help for Achilles Tendinitis

What is Achilles Tendinitis? Achilles Tendinitis is characterized by an injury to the achilles tendon mostly due to overuse. The achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the body, connecting your calf muscles to your heel bone. It is used in many activities such as walking, running, and jumping and unfortunately, is commonly injured. Even though the achilles tendon can withstand the impact caused by running and jumping, it can also be affected by tendinitis, which is associated to overuse, degeneration and injury. During achilles tendinitis, the tendon responds to an injury or disease with swelling, pain or irritation. In severe injuries to...

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Common Causes of Lower Limb Injuries

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Common Causes of Lower Limb Injuries

In this video, Stuart Hinds explains the common causes of lower limb injuries. Whilst these injuries may often stem from a complex chain, or from trauma, many common 'over-use' injuries of the lower limbs are predictable and could be avoided. 

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