Sports Therapy

Winstrol, sold as the generic drug stanozolol, is a man-made steroid that is derived from and acts like naturally occurring testosterone. Bodybuilders and other athletes use it in conjunction with...

Injuries such as plantar fasciitis, heel spurs and shin splints can be crippling for athletes, particularly runners. If not treated properly, some of these injuries can become chronic problems....

Tennis elbow, otherwise known as lateral epicondylitis, is a condition that affects more than just tennis players. In fact, the condition is common in those who strength train and body build. The...

Just like elite athletes, horses can obtain specialized health care and therapy treatment to heal sports-related injuries. Specialized trainers and therapists are utilized by horse owners to treat...

Electronic muscle stimulators often are used in sports therapy to apply electric currents to muscles. A number of devices now are being marketed as ways to tone muscles and lose weight without...

While exercising can be difficult with arthritis, an inflammation of the joints, kickboxing can offer a safe and effective means of burning calories and improving mechanisms of the body that...

Elastic bandages are used to reduce swelling, secure wound bandages and improve blood flow. Whether you bruise your upper leg or strain the muscles in your thighs, you can use elastic bandages to...

Hamstring injuries can be quite debilitating for athletes. When an athlete pulls a hamstring muscle, his ability to run is severely affected and acceleration is all but impossible. The hamstring...

Sometimes a large block of ice just doesn't work when trying to heal a bruise or injury. When you have to ice down a curved part of your body, using an artificial ice gel pack will work best. You...

After muscles are worked out, they become sore and weak. It has been widely believed that muscle soreness was due to improper stretching before a workout. However, it is actually caused by the...

The rotator cuff consists of four muscles with thick tendons that attach to the humerus, the upper arm bone. It acts like a cover over the humerus head, holds it in place and assists in rotational...

All sorts of knee braces are available to help treat knee injuries and to prevent future injuries. Different types of braces provide different methods of protection. For example, a prophylactic...

Known formally as Biomechanical Ankle Platforms, or BAPs for short, wobble boards play a crucial role in both physical rehabilitation and sports injury prevention. While manufacturers use...

If an injury happens in sports, you don't want to be caught unprepared. Having a first aid kit will help the trainer or doctor provide fast treatment and help prevent further damage.

The sciatic nerve is an important nerve in your body that has many functions. It is also the largest nerve in your body and its functionality can be compromised due to several factors.

Equine-assisted therapy benefits special needs individuals with activities that include hippotherapy (literally, horse therapy), therapeutic riding and driving, interactive vaulting off horseback...

The shoulder is one of the most complex joints in the human body, comprised of muscles, cartilage and bone. The rotator cuff is made up of four smaller muscle groups that together provide...

A groin strain is a result of a tear or rupture that occurs in any of the five adductor muscles. The adductor muscles include the pectineus, adductor brevis, adductor longus, gracilis and adductor...

Arm muscles are some of the busiest muscles in the body. However, if the arm muscles are seldom used for heavy work, they can be torn when strained too much.

Muscle spasms are uncontrolled muscle contractions. They are much more intense than muscle twitches and they actually cause pain. Muscle spasms are also referred to as cramps. Unlike muscle...

Plantar fasciitis is a painful inflammation of the plantar fascia, which is a thick tissue band that connects the toes with the heel bones. The tissue can become stretched or torn when excessive...

A hamstring strain is a debilitating injury that affects many athletes at least once in their careers. The hamstring muscles are the large, long muscles located at the back of the thigh. The...

Tennis elbow is a common joint injury that affects the elbow, but may also require rehabilitation of the wrist, shoulder and arm muscles to ease the strain on the elbow joint. Tennis elbow is the...

The trapezius muscles are on either side of your neck and help support your head. They run down the center of your back along your spine, reaching to the base of your rib cage. A pulled trapezius...

The hamstring is the large muscle that runs up the backside of your thigh. Predominantly used for bending your leg at the knee, your hamstrings are being used every time you walk, run or even...

Ankle braces are used by athletes to both treat and prevent injuries. As a treatment, they help keep your ankle steady while running, lessening pain and preventing further damage and swelling. As...

A calf pull is an injury where one or more muscles in the calf are strained, which can tear muscle tissue. An Achilles tear occurs when the Achilles tendon itself is damaged; some may use the...

The shoulder can be injured in the course of many sporting events. The shoulder is somewhat delicate in nature. It is supported by four small muscles that control the subtle movements the shoulder...

The over-the-door resistance pulley is a home workout product that mounts on the top of a standard door in your home and can be used to do physical therapy exercises without having to use...

Although some people decide to wholly abandon their exercise program after a chronic injury such as constant knee pain, there are just as many dedicated trainees who focus on finding ways to keep...

The feet bear the weight of the body while standing, walking and running. Damage to and inflammation of their tendons can result, potentially leading to foot pain.

Neck exercises are simple, quick, and essential for a flexible and strong neck. Exercising and stretching your neck muscles eases neck pain, stiffness and tight muscles. Exercising your neck can...

Reconditioning the shoulder after a major injury takes time and specialized therapy. The rotator cuff is made up of four smaller muscle groups that function together to provide stability and...

ACL tears are a common sports injury where the ACL ligament in the knee is damaged from being overextended. In most cases the ACL tears when an athlete pivots or makes a quick move that twists the...

In the foot, there are ligaments and bones that provide structure and support for walking. Because the bones and ligaments of the feet work together, pain may occur when there are tears or strain...

Jumper's knee, or patellar tendinitis, is pain and inflammation in the tendon that connects the knee cap to the shin. Injury and overuse are the most common causes of patellar tendinitis, which...

There are several factors that can lead to a torn hamstring muscle. These include muscle tightness, muscle imbalance, poor conditioning, muscle fatigue and overtraining. These symptoms do not mean...

If you are playing a sport like softball, volleyball or soccer or you are doing chores around the house and you feel a twinge in your thigh that borders on sharp pain, you may have suffered a...

The Achilles tendon is a large band of tissue that extends from the back of the heel to the knee. A tear of the Achilles tendon is a common athletic injury that can result in severely reduced...