Learn about sports injuries and some basics about anatomy.
What is a Herniated Disc Rupture or break in the ligament surrounding the spinal disc. This rupture of the disc usually results in the extrusion of the disc contents which is a jelly like material called the Nucleus Pulposus. This jelly like material found between the vertebrae provides cushioning and shock absorption, but when it
What is a Tricep Strain A Tricep strain is an injury brought on by a strain (over stretching) of the Triceps muscle or its tendon. The Triceps muscle is in charge of extending the elbow joint. As with all muscle strains it generally happens in the weakest point within the musculotendinous unit and usually the
What is a Bicep Strain A bicep strain is an injury caused by a strain (over stretching) of the bicep muscle or its tendon. The biceps brachii muscle is responsible for flexing the elbow joint and external rotation of the forearm. As with all muscle strains it usually occurs at the weakest point in the
What is a Arm Contusion In order to understand what an arm contusion is one must understand what a contusion is. A contusion is basically a bruise! A bruise (contusion) is formed when the small blood vessels beneath the skin called capillaries are ruptured (broken), this allows the blood in these tiny vessels to leak
What is Bicep Tendonitis As the name would suggest bicep tendonitis is inflammation of the bicep tendon and its sheath. Some refer to this injury as bicipital tendinitis (tendonitis), or also biceps tenosynovitis due to the fact that the tendon is inflamed along with the tendon sheath. What ever you want to call it it
What is Ankle Tenosynovitis Ankle Tenosynovitis is inflammation of one or more of the tendons or the tendon sheath in the ankle. The tendon sheath produces a fluid that helps to lubricate the tendon, and when the tendon sheath gets inflamed the tendon has trouble moving smoothly and without friction. Ankle Tenosynovitis Symptoms Pain elicited upon movement
What is Ankle Synovitis Ankle synovitis is inflammation of the synovium of the ankle. The synovium also referred to as the synovial membrane is a smooth, thin membrane that lines joints and tendons. The synovium (synovial membrane) creates a capsule in the joint and holds synovial fluid in the joint capsule which helps to nourish and lubricate
What is a Ankle Strain An ankle strain like all other strains is an overstretching or the muscles and or tendons, and in the case of an ankle strain the overstretching is in the ankle and obviously affects the muscles and the tendons in the ankle. The strain usually occurs at the weakest point of
What are Shin Splints Shin splints is a term that is commonly used to describe pain in the lower leg, and more specifically the anterior tibial region of the lower leg. There are many different conditions that cause shin splints or are lumped into the shin splint category. The main condition that is referred to
Turf Toe Taping Steps Turf Toe Taping Step 1 Eliminate any shoes as well as socks also elevate the foot to ensure that you are able to work in a position that does not strain your body. Cautiously wrap a piece of 1 inch wide tape about the large toe ensuring to go about the
