Disslocation or luxation is a complete displacement or disunion of a bone from its normal joint position. Manual or surgical realignment is required. Common areas of dislocation include fingers, shoulder, and elbow.
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Contusion, also known as a bruise, results from a compressive force (e.g. direct blow to the skin, muscle, and/or bone), creating internal soft tissues hemorrhage (i.e. bleeding) and/or inflammation of the bone. Contusions may include minimal to moderate or severe pain depending on severity.
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A chronic injury has a long onset and long duration. A chronic injury is where there is little change or slow progression.
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Bursitis is inflammation of the bursa, a fluid filled sac that is found in and around synovial joints (e.g. shoulder, hip, knee). Bursae help to reduce friction between bony prominences, tendons and bones, tendons and ligaments and other structures where friction is present.
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An acute injury is sudden, sharp, and severe. An acute injury has rapid onset, severe symptoms and short duration.
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A healthy body is dependent on a healthy mind. Likewise, a hard-working body is dependent on a hard-working mind. So when you come to the gym, don't forget to bring your workout shoes, but more importantly is remembering to bring a mind that is charged up for a tough workout.
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The thigh/upper leg is comprised of the quadriceps muscles on the front of the leg and the hamstrings on the back of the leg. Some general guidelines for the prevention of thigh/upper leg injuries includes:
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Individuals are most susceptible to head, neck and face injuries during contact and collision sports; however, the potential for these injuries exists in all sports. Using properly fitted equipment can help reduce the incidence of injury:
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The shoulder is a complex structure comprised of four joints (i.e. glenohumeral, scapulothorasic, acromioclavicular and sternoclavicular) and multiple soft tissue and musculotendinous structures. Unlike other joints in the body, the shoulder complex provides a great deal of mobility/range of motion at the sacrafice of structural stability, therefore predisposing it to injury.
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The spine is a complex structure comprised of multiple bones, joints, ligaments, muscles and other soft tissues that work together to keep the body erect and functioning. Some general prevention ideas to maintaining a healthy and pain free spine include:
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The prevention of knee injuries has been an ongoing topic of discussion and debate in athletics for years. General guidelines regarding the prevention of knee injuries include:
Effective strength and conditioning, Correct biomechanics, Skill acquisition, Sport appropriate shoes
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The foot, ankle, and lower leg are key anatomical structures used for a variety of activities that include keeping the body upright, balancing the body in various positions, propelling the body forward, backward, side to side, and/or up in to the air. Due to the purposes and functions of the foot, ankle, and lower leg, these structures are highly susceptible to acute and repetitive stress injuries.
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A moderate intake of alcohol can be part of a healthy lifestyle. Wine, in particular, has antioxidants which can benefit the cardiovascular system. It's easy to think that if a little is good more would be better. But you may have your fitness and weight loss goals sabotaged by binge drinking and eating, especially on the weekends.
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When exercising in a hot environment (30 degrees Celsius or 86 degrees Fahrenheit), even a little loss of fluid will impair performance and increases the possibility of suffering a heat injury. Proper hydration impacts health on an assortment of levels and is necessary for proper digestion of food and cellular metabolic processes.
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Nowadays, when it comes to any serious athlete's diet and supplement regimen, it is probably easier to ask who has not tried creatine versus who has. Introduced in 1993, it is the most popular supplement on the market. But still many people have a phobia of it. Should we have one? Is it safe? Is it a steroid-like drug or a supplement? What about long term safety? Is it effective for every athlete?
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