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Nerve Entrapment Syndromes
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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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- Tags: Anterior Interosseous Nerve Syndrome, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Cubital Tunnel Syndrome, Nerve Entrapment Syndromes, Pronator Teres Syndrome, Trigger Point Therapy
Shoulder Dislocation
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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.
Trigger Points in the Tibialis Posterior Explained
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Self-Help for Achilles Tendinitis
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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...
Common Causes of Lower Limb Injuries
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- Tags: Foot, Injury Prevention, Leg, Lower Limb