Repetitive strain injury

can’t when wearing shoes. And because your feet are not protected by shoes, there will be friction between them and the ground with every step. This is how blisters are caused, by the repetition of steps and continued friction. Although it is a minor injury that a bandage can fix, you will have to suffer blisters every time until calluses are formed. And even then, there are still people reporting that they continue to get blisters. So if friction causes blisters, then stepping on sharp objects…

one time during their playing career. Most basketball injuries are sprains, strains or contusions (muscle damage by impact) meaning the most common injured area for basketball players are either their ankle or knee. Here are the typical injuries found in basketball and what to do if they occur. Sprained Ankle One of the most frequent injuries is when a player rolls their ankle - where the sole of the foot faces inwards. This type of injury causes damage to the anterior talofibular ligament and…

four or five, ahead of them a long career of repetitive practices for endurance, lower extremity strength, and extreme flexibility. Thus, dancers are prime candidates for overuse injuries, especially as age increases. The foot complex is the most frequently injured body part in dance, as seen through studies claiming its comprising of 27%-49% of all injuries in ballet, modern, flamenco, and tap dancers, with experience being a factor (ANKLE AND FOOT INJURIES IN DANCERS). Ankle joint compression…

A contusion, more commonly known as a bruise, is a mark on the skin because of ruptured blood vessels in the dermal layer of the skin. Bruises appear in the bluish/black discoloration of the skin. Hematoma is a collection of blood found outside the blood vessels, and can be found throughout the body and may appear as a lump in the skin, while a bruise appears as a flatter mark. Also, bruise is a hematoma that is larger than 10 mm. Bruises may take 2-4 weeks to heal completely. Bruises can be…

Studies Sport: Netball Injury: Ligament tear Location: Ankle How the injury occurred: • Player is landing after receiving a catch but as they land they roll their ankle outwards Ways to prevent injury: • Wear supportive shoes designed for netball • Make sure the surface is flat and made with appropriate material • Tape or wear an ankle support • Warm-up before commencing exercise • Stop activity when any pain is felt even mild pain Steps involved in immediate assessment of injury: • TOTAPS • T…

Defined as an injury to one or more ligaments in the ankle, ankle sprains refer to the ligaments in and around the ankle which bear the forefront of all impact from the human body. The ankle ligaments are strong and fibrous to ensure that they hold the surrounding bones in place during all levels of impact. Ankle ligaments are divided into subsections consisting of the medial and lateral ligaments, medial meaning inside of the foot, and lateral referring to the ligaments that support the outside…

Sports Injuries and How to Prevent Them If injured whilst playing sports, the proper care is required in order for the injury to heal. If it doesn’t heal correctly it can cause long term problems. To avoid this, there are ways to prevent, or decrease your chance of becoming injured. Injuries are common when playing sports and can become a problem if not treated properly. There are different kinds of injuries. These are the most common: sprains and strains, concussions, and knee injuries.…

decades, injury trends in professional football has transformed drastically, with the hamstring muscle group now identified as the most frequently injured structure, accounting for more time lost than other muscle groups (Walden et al., 2005). Indeed, the Football Association Audit of Injuries, found that over two seasons, hamstring strain injuries, proved to be the most prevalent injury, with 12% of all injuries in the English Premier League (Woods et al., 2004). Hamstring strain injuries…

By the year 2050, many of the injuries that occur in sports will be reduced because “technology is going to greatly reduce the common injuries that happen in sports today (Harner).” Ankle sprains are the most common sports injury while, knee injuries are the fifth most common injuries in sports and the most prevalent involve the ACL and MCL. Many steps have been taken in the past 10 years to help combat these problems, such as the use of better stretching techniques, and an increase in…

ATTORNEY-CLIENT COMMUNICATION February 2, 2016 Kalani Herrera 100 North Sunray Circle Tucson, Arizona 85702 Re: Attractive Nuisance Doctrine Suit Dear Ms. Herrera: I hope you’ve been well. Recently, we discussed the personal injury lawsuit filed against you by the Malone family, on behalf of their daughter Maria. I enjoyed meeting with you and hearing about the “Soggy Disintegration” land-art and your other pieces of artistic protest. From what you have told me, your…