Muscle Injuries

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Muscle Injuries

Muscles and the tendons by which they are attached to bones are the pulleys for body movement. Muscle strains, also known as the pulling of a muscle, occur during participation in sports from overstretching or overcontraction of the muscle. Muscle strains occur when there are small tears in the muscle fibres and a muscle is described as torn where a large portion of the muscle fibres are involved. Overuse can also lead to muscle and ligament injuries such shin splints and tendonitis (inflammation of a tendon).

Fitness training and attention to stretching as well as warming up and cooling down after exercise are key to the prevention of injury to muscles during sport.

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Causes of Posterior (Medial) Shin Splints

Posterior shin splints, which affect the posterior tibialis, have numerous causes, including strength inadequacies and biomechanical issues.

Oct 16, 2011 – Omid Adibnazari

Causes of Anterior (Lateral) Shin Splints

The first step in taking care of anterior, or lateral, shin splints is to understand the underlying mechanisms of injury.

Oct 16, 2011 – Omid Adibnazari

Understanding and Effectively Treating Shin Splints

Shin splints are among the most daunting injuries athletes can face. Learn about the symptoms and treatments for different types of shin splints.

Oct 16, 2011 – Omid Adibnazari

Avoid Sports Injuries with These Four Steps

Start working on these four steps now to avoid sports injuries in the future.

Jul 25, 2011 – Helen Stewart

Hamstring Strain Identification and Basic Care

Identifying the symptoms of semitendinosus, semimembranosus and biceps femoris (hamstring) strain or tears and general care for such injuries.

May 11, 2011 – Teresa Lojzer

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