Black Toenail
A black toenail, also called Subungual Hematoma or jogger’s toe is a common sports injury. It is caused either suddenly by direct trauma, or gradually
Athlete’s Foot
Athlete’s foot, also known as Tinea Pedis is a skin infection that is commonly thought to occur amongst athletes and those who wear trainers and
Immediate First Aid for Thigh Injuries
The PRICE principles are the gold standard set for treating sports injuries. The acronym stands for Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation and should be
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Recurrent Shoulder Dislocations in Children
A study concluded that male children aged 14 years and older faced the highest risk of recurrent shoulder instability following a first-time traumatic anterior shoulder
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Kinesiology Taping For Low Back Pain
Kinesiology taping does not replace traditional physical therapy or exercise. However, it may work best when used alongside other treatments. This study reviewed a number
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Lengthening Exercises For Hamstring Strains
A study at The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences compared two rehabilitation protocols (L-protocol emphasizing lengthening exercises and C-protocol consisting of conventional exercises)
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Peroneal Tendon Tears: Retrospective Review
Peroneal tendon tears are a frequent, but often overlooked cause of chronic lateral ankle pain. A 2003 study in the The Journal of Foot and
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Should I Treat Subungual Hematomas By Removing The Nail?
No is the straight answer to this question in most cases. A study in 1991 aimed to assess the safety and efficacy of treating simple
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