Wounded Knee Massacre

tear of ligaments in the knee or ACL. Although knee damages are a big injury while playing volleyball, sprained ankles are more common because players often land on the outside part of their feet. Admittedly, a tear in a ligament can be fatal if not treated, especially in critical parts of the body such as the knee. A ligament is a piece of tough flexible tissue that connects two bones and helps complete daily functions, like a rubber band. Without a ligament in the knee, it limits the knees…

This patient presented with chronic ankle pain that he developed after an old sprain sustained while paying soccer. He eventually withdraw from soccer entirely doe to his chronic pain. So, I thought that a history of previous injury will help me pinpoint the differential diagnoses faster. However, according to my preceptor, my patient’s pain might be caused by an intra-articular or extra-articular problem and may be the result of his injury or not. Thus, the differential diagnosis for his…

The muscles worked are the deltoids, triceps, biceps, hamstrings, and hips. Equipment: yoga mat Sets: 1, Reps: 20 Start out in a push up position. Start by lifting your right foot off of the ground and bring it as close as you can to your chest. Then bring it back down to starting position as you do the same thing with your left foot. The muscles worked are hips and abdominals. Equipment: yoga mat Sets: 2, Reps: 10 Start by laying down on your back with your legs in a V position. While…

A resident at a nursing facility states that she experiences pain that occurs with walking and subsides with rest. Upon admission, the 78 year-old presented with bone overgrowth in her knees and fingers. The physician diagnosed the woman with osteoarthritis (OA). Osteoarthritis, or degenerative joint disease, is considered one of the most globally prevalent rheumatoid disorders (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 2014a). This specific type of arthritis is an asymmetric,…

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achieve full extension of the knee (Grossfeld). In fact, the sooner the better as it has shown that motion of the knee helps reduce arthritis (Lamb). Doctor Warren reflects on how post surgery has changed throughout the years: “In the 1970’s, an athlete who had undergone ACL surgery was required to wear a cast and not move their leg for six weeks. As a result, the ligament often remained loose and did not stabilize the knee. In addition, when the cast was removed, the knee joint was very weak…

A muscle tear refers to muscle fibers being damage (Virginia 2013). A tear in the gastrocnemius can cause great risk of injury since the gastrocnemius is located between the knee and ankle joint (Virginia 2013). This can be cause by direct trauma to the calf region or sudden landing on the foot (Medial Head Gastrocnemius 2006). This injury is common in tennis players due to the constant motions of jumping and lunging (Medial Head Gastrocnemius 2006). In the first degree of gastrocnemius tear,…

Osteoarthritis is the most common reason for people to get a knee replacement in the US, and now a better and cheaper form has emerged for knee replacements. 3D knee replacements Many knee replacements are caused by osteoarthritis and researchers have found that a gene called FAAH is higher in people who have osteoarthritis. FAAH is fatty acid amine hydrolase, which is a membrane hydrolase with a single N-terminal transmembrane domain. In the past, the FAAH gene has been directly correlated…

Mrs. Watson, being a schoolteacher, means being on her feet for long periods of time and as she mostly wears slip on shoes her feet and ankles will not be receiving an adequate amount of support. That along with no reported trauma and no significant medical history or abnormal test results leads me to believe that the cause of injury is overuse/gradual onset and could possibly be a form of tendinitis. As there is no specific area mentioned as to where the pain is located, it is difficult to…

strengthening or neuromuscular training and the effect on frontal plane knee kinematics and kinetics. Female athletes have a high risk of ACL injury. Athletes who are runners or play sports that involve running and jumping are at the highest risk for noncontact injuries. This is associated to the position of the knee during landing. Females typically land with a valgus force to the knee. This is a weak position for the knee and it cannot support the force and therefore, buckles and the ACL…