Muscle & Connective Tissue Injuries
Muscle and connective tissue injuries include sprains and strains, which are the most common injuries for people engaged in physical sports. A sprain is an injury of a ligament, which connects our bones to each other. A strain is an injury that can occur to a muscle or a tendon, which connects our bones to our muscles. If you have a muscle or connective tissue injury, you will likely experience pain, swelling, and limited movement of that body part. Sometimes these injuries are evident as soon as they occur, while others take time to develop. Usually rest helps to heal the area, and ice can reduce swelling. If these remedies dont help you, physical therapy or surgery may be necessary for a full recovery.
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- Q What injuries can occur from a tight iliotibial (IT) band?
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A tight IT band can cause Iliotibial band friction syndrome, due to increased friction between the tight IT band and the lateral femoral epicondyle (the bony area on the outside of the knee). IT band tightness can also cause Patellofemoral... Full Answer
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- Q What are knee ligament injuries?
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Dr. Scott Martin, Orthopedic SurgeryEach year, approximately 200,000 people in the United States injure their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). ACL injury is sometimes accompanied by medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury on the inside of the knee. Women are more than twice as... Full Answer
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- Q Are rugby athletes prone to ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) tears?
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Any athlete that participates in a sport involving multiple changes in direction with deceleration and acceleration is at risk for an ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) tear. Most ACL injuries occur while an athlete is decelerating and rotating, and... Full Answer
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- Q What is the prognosis for repetitive motion disorders (RMDs)?
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Most individuals with repetitive motion disorders (RMDs) recover completely and can avoid re-injury by changing the way they perform repetitive movements, the frequency with which they perform them, and the amount of rest they take between these... Full Answer
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- Q What are repetitive motion disorders (RMDs)?
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Repetitive motion disorders (RMDs) are a family of muscular conditions that result from repeated motions performed in the course of normal work or daily activities. RMDs include carpal tunnel syndrome, bursitis, tendonitis, epicondylitis, ganglion cyst,... Full Answer
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- Q What exercises might help me prevent an ACL tear from occurring again?
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There are a few exercises that will be great for you to add to your program to prevent a recurrence of an ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) tear. Exercises to try are step-ups, lateral tube walking, and single-leg balance reach. These will help... Full Answer
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- Q How much muscle soreness is too much during rehabilitation?
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Increases in activities will normally cause some muscle soreness. This will feel similar to soreness felt after participating in athletics or over-exercising, especially if you tried a new activity or haven’t exercised recently.... Full Answer
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- Q When can I exercise again after a muscle injury?
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Dr. Gerald M. Silverman, ChiropracticTreat some of the immediate physical changes, including swelling, sensations of heat, and the release of loss-of-movement irritants that produce noxious pain impulses. For trauma or overexertion of muscles, two to three days of rest (minimal time... Full Answer
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- Q When should I treat a muscle injury with heat?
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Dr. Gerald M. Silverman, ChiropracticStarting the third day after a trauma or overexertion injury, if there is no longer any burning or swelling in the muscles, you can apply mild, nonpenetrating heat for no more than fifteen minutes every other hour. Prolonged heat will cause... Full Answer
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- Q What is the treatment for repetitive motion disorders (RMDs)?
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Treatment for repetitive motion disorders (RMDs) usually includes reducing or stopping the motions that cause the symptoms. Options include taking breaks to give the affected area time to rest, and adopting stretching and relaxation exercises. Applying... Full Answer
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