Neer’s Test
Neer’s test is a key diagnostic tool for identifying shoulder impingement syndrome, a common cause of shoulder pain. By applying pressure to the shoulder joint,
Shoulder Impingement 60 Degree Arc Test
The 60-Degree Arc Test, also known as the Painful Arc Test helps identify impingement syndrome in the shoulder. What is shoulder impingement? Shoulder impingement, also
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Ulna Compression Grind Test
What is the Ulnar Compression Grind Test? The Ulnar Compression Grind Test diagnoses TFCC tears or injuries in the wrist. This test focuses on the
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Thomas Test For Hip Flexors
What is the Thomas Test? The Thomas Test assesses the flexibility and function of the hip flexors and quadriceps muscles. The hip flexor muscles flex
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How To Tape A Thumb
The aim of thumb taping is to protect the ligaments from injury or support them whilst recovering from a thumb sprain. In particular to prevent
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Hot Or Cold therapy?
Should I apply hot or cold therapy? There is often confusion following an injury concerning whether to apply cold therapy or whether to warm the
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Isometric Shoulder Exercises
Isometric shoulder exercises are exercises which do not involve movement. They are great for the early stages of shoulder rehabilitation following injury or after surgery.
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Taping For Knee Pain
Taping for knee pain aids the treatment and rehabilitation of sports injuries in a number of ways. In particular, knee taping techniques stabilize and support,
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Common Wrist Injuries From Skiing
Common wrist injuries from skiing include sprains, strains, fractures, tendon injuries, and nerve compression injuries. Most occur following falls onto an outstretched hand, collisions, or
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Does Plantar Fasciitis taping work?
Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain and a highly competitive search term for online information and help. Taping is just one
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The Hamstring Muscles
The hamstring muscles at the back of the thigh consist of the biceps femoris, semitendinosus and semimembranosus. They are important muscles for walking and running
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A Review of Plantar Fasciitis Treatments
A review of 28 trials concluded that moderate-quality and low-quality evidence demonstrate that customised orthoses and taping, respectively, reduce pain intensity in the short term
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Health Problems in Women’s Football
A study at the Oslo Sports Trauma Research Centre examined illness, sudden-onset and gradual-onset injuries among players in the Norwegian women’s premier league during the
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Hamstring Injuries In Professional Football
This article summarises a scientific study analysing hamstring injuries in English professional football. The study aimed to investigate the frequency, causes, and impact of hamstring
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Exercise & Dislocated Shoulder Surgery
In a systematic review and meta-analysis involving 60 studies and 3598 participants, the combination of surgery and exercise-based interventions was found to be more effective
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