Kt Tape for Shoulder Bursitis Pain
Shoulder bursitis is the inflammation of the shoulder bursa. Bursae are the thin fluid-filled sacs that reduce friction between the different structures of our body, …
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Taping for Back Pain
Back pain is one of the leading reasons for doctors’ visits, missed work, and disability worldwide. Although back pain can affect anyone, it most frequently …
Recurrent Shoulder Dislocation
What are shoulder dislocations and why do they reoccur? The glenohumeral joint (shoulder joint) is a ball and socket joint located between the scapula (shoulder …
How to Use Kinesiology Tape for Wrist Pain and Injuries
It is likely that everyone at some point in their life will experience pain or discomfort in the wrist. In most cases, the injury associated …
Shin Splints Causes
A shin splint – also known as medial tibial stress syndrome – is a condition that causes pain and tenderness along the inner border of …
How to Get Rid of Shin Splints: Stretches, Prevention Tips
Shin splints are characterized by pain and swelling along the shinbone. The most common factors that elevate the risk of injury are (i) high-impact physical …
Stress Fracture or Shin Splints? How to tell the difference
Shin splints and stress fractures may look and feel almost the same, but they are two different medical conditions. Shin splints are more tolerable and …
How to Apply Tape for Knee Pain: 4 Techniques
Knee pain is a common complaint in both active and older individuals. While most injuries associated with knee pain are minor and can heal with …
Is Your Sleeping Position Harming Your Rotator Cuff?
Why do I experience more shoulder pain at night? While rotator cuff injuries are most common in athletes who perform repeated overhead movements, anyone can …
How to Buddy Tape a Sprained Finger: 4 Steps
What is buddy taping? Buddy Taping refers to the process of wrapping an injured finger or toe together with a healthy one. For fingers, the …
Tendonitis vs Tendinosis
What is a Tendon? Tendons are fibrous connective tissues that attach muscle to bone. They transmit the mechanical force of muscle contraction to the bones, …
Sprain vs. Strain: What’s the Difference?
What are Sprains and Strains? Sprains and strains are two of the most common soft-tissue injuries, which can occur from everyday routines or physical activity. …
Achilles Tendon (Human Anatomy): Function, Location, and Injuries
The Achilles tendon is the band of fibrous tissue running along the back of the lower leg and foot, connecting the calf muscles to the heel bone.
Achilles Tendinitis Injuries (Tear, Rupture) Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Achilles tendinitis occurs as a result of overuse or damage to the Achilles tendon, which causes pain on the back of the leg near the heel.
Lateral Ankle Ligament Sprains: Symptoms & Treatment
A lateral ligament injury of the ankle is one of the most common musculoskeletal injuries, with an estimated 23 000 ankle sprains occurring every day in the United States.
Heel Pain (Plantar Fasciitis): Causes, Treatments, and Prevention
What is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain in adults, affecting more than 1 million Americans each year. The …