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Are You Going To Let An Injury Slow You Down? AVOID SURGERY AFTER A SPORTS INJURY
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SPRAINS: A sprain occurs when the connective tissue that joins the end of the bone with another is stretched or torn. Those connective tissues are known as ligaments. Sprainsarecausedby traumasuchasa fallorblow to the body thatknocksa jointoutofposition.Ankles,kneesand wristsaremostvulnerable tosprains.However,back,neck and shoulder sprains are very common too. STRAINS: A strain occurs when a muscle or tendon is pulled, torn or twisted. Strains are non-contact injuries, suchas those thatoccur fromoverstretching.Acommon example of a strain is a muscle spasm. A back or neck strain is a very common injury treated in physiotherapy. KNEE INJURIES: According to the U.S. Department of HealthandHumanServices,theknee isthemostcommonly injured joint.Orthopedicsurgeonsseemorethan5.5million peopleannuallyforknee injuries,whichcan includerunner’s knee (painor tendernessclose to thekneecapat the front side of the knee), tendonitis and iliotibial band syndrome (pain on the outer side of the knee). Severe knee injuries often include bone bruises or damage to the cartilage or ligaments.
SHIN SPLINTS: Shin splints occur when there is a pain along the large bone in the front of the lower leg, known as the tibia or shin bone. Shin splints most commonly occur in runners, especially those who are just starting a running program.This is usually due to poor alignment of the body, or weakness in the leg muscles. The team at Core Solutions Physiotherapy & Wellness can treat many orthopedic and repetitive motion injuries without the need for invasive surgeries or medications. In fact, most doctors have their patients try physiotherapy first before recommending any other procedures. The licensed physiotherapists and physiotherapist assistants at Core Solutions Physiotherapy & Wellness can customize a program that addresses the weakness of your particular musculoskeletal system, allowing you to recover quickly and remain active. Even if you have an old injury, it is important to have it evaluated by our physiotherapists toprevent long-termdamage likearthritis. If you have sports or orthopedic injuries like tendonitis, arthritis, a stress fracture or low back pain, our therapists candesigna treatmentplan topromote improvedfunction, wellness and minimize the risk of re-injury.
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