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SCENAR Pain Treatment Demonstration on an Ankle Injury

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:51:30 +0000

“left”>Martin Hall demonstrates the use of SCENAR Pain Treatment technology on a case of a sore, swollen ankle.

Duration : 0:5:17

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KT Tape: Achilles Tendon Pain

admin — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 11:59:51 +0000

Achilles Tendon Pain results from either acute inflammation of the Achilles tendon due to overuse and strain (Achilles Tendonitis) or a degenerating tendon (Achilles Tendonosis).

Common causes of Achilles Tendon pain is overuse without proper strength and flexibility conditioning. Common treatments are rest, icing, and in severe cases, surgery.

KT Tape provides support to the tendon aiding its recovery. KT tape users find that pain and inflammation arereduced when using the Achilles tendon taping technique.

Duration : 0:2:2

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Treatment for Ankle Sprain – San Francisco Podiatrist Union Square CA

admin — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:03:52 +0000

Treatment for Ankle Sprain – San Francisco Podiatrist Union Square CA
Dr. Bill Metaxas discusses the symptoms, causes and treatments for Sprain Ankle.
http://www.footankleinstitutesf.com
SPRAINS
Injuries to the outside of the ankle associated with rolling of the foot are known as ankle sprains.
The ankle ligaments provide stability to the ankle by helping to hold the ankle bone within the ankle joint. The ankle ligaments usually involved in an ankle sprain are also known as the lateral collateral ligaments of the ankle. The lateral collateral ligaments of the ankle are comprised of the anterior talofibular ligament, the calcaneofibular ligament and the posterior talofibular ligament.
The lateral ligaments provide stability to the ankle throughout the gait cycle as the foot bends up and down. Therefore total lateral stability of the ankle is provided by these three ligaments.
The most anterior (front) and most frequently injured of these ligaments is the anterior talofibular ligament. This ligament is intracapsular, or blended and contiguous with the lining of the anterior lateral aspect of the ankle capsule (joint). It can be seen as a fibrous thickening of the lining of the joint and courses from the front of the fibula to the front of the lateral surface of the talus.
The main function of the anterior talofibular ligament is the prevention of axial or rotational instability of the ankle. During gait as the heel is coming down, the foot is held in a dorsiflexed (up) position. Essentially the foot is pivoting on the edge of the heel only. Any irregularity in the ground, or laterally directed force, will cause the foot to twist in or out depending on the orientation of the force. Similarly, when we push off, the foot is in a plantar flexed (down) position. As the foot is plantar flexed, the position of the foot increases the long axis of the leg and increases the torque on the ankle region. Any ground irregularity or laterally directed force will cause the foot to twist in or out depending of the orientation of the force.
Classification of Injury
Rolling in of the foot (inversion), with the sole of the foot towards the opposite leg, is defined as a lateral ankle sprain. There are several classifications of this injury. A simple definition of injury breaks the injury down in terms of physiologic injury: sprain, strain or rupture which define the extent of stretching and A second classification of injury of the lateral collateral ligaments of the ankle is known as Grades 1, 2, or 3. This classification describes the functional loss of the ankle and the resultant grade or level of injury.
The end result of injury of one or more of the lateral collateral ligaments of the ankle is ankle instability. This instability can show up initially as a result of the severity of the injury or later as a result of chronic ankle instability.
During the moment of injury, due to the instability caused by the injury, movement and twisting of the Talus (ankle bone) in the ankle joint resulting in bone to bone compaction and twisting of other ligaments, tendons and nerves may occur. Injuries beyond the level of the ligaments themselves can occur and will occur depending of the level of injury. MRI, CT scans, bone scans and electro-diagnostic testing may be recommended to evaluate for these secondary injuries.
Chronic Ankle instability occurs much later than then original injury. Once the lateral collateral ankle ligaments are injured, they no longer provide the ability to stop ankle twisting and to hold the Talus within the ankle joint. As you walk or run with an unstable ankle, the talus can twist within the joint and partially come out of the joint. This movement is unnatural and abnormal and redirects force to the outside of the joint. With an increase in joint load to the outside, the foot will roll to the inside producing further tearing of the ligament and further injury.
Treatment
Conservative treatment for this condition depends on the necessity to stabilize the foot to restore the anatomical position of the ankle ligaments. The often noted RICE formula (rest, ice, compression elevation) is the standard initial treatment. Any treatment provided is to allow the ligaments to heal in the correct position and at the correct length. Depending on which ligaments are injured and to what degree the ligaments are injured, your doctor can provide you with the best ankle brace to stabilize your ankle.
Supplemental treatment for secondary injuries incurred at the time of injury will be diagnoses and treated at the same time as the treatment for the ankle ligaments.
Surgical Treatment
Surgical treatment of the ankle ligaments or associated injury conditions are performed when instability develops later or the injury is severe enough initially that stabilization must be done to allow for proper healing.

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Duration : 0:0:50

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KT Tape: Ankle Stability

admin — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:03:50 +0000

This application can be used for a variety of ankle issues including ankle sprains, stretched ligaments, inflamed tendons, or general ankle weakness. The added support will give you the confidence and support during the rehabilitation phase of an injury as well as the stability and pain relief during activity.

Ankle injuries can happen a number of different ways. They can occur during an acute injury, or a sudden rolling or twisting of the ankle. These types of injuries generally involve great pain and swelling. Typically acute injuries are inversion ankle sprains wherein the foot rolls to the inside while stepping on an uneven surface such as a curb, hole, or root. The first strip applied will help to keep the foot everted and decrease your tendency to suffer another sprain. The second and third strips provide excellent proprioceptive stability.

Overuse or chronic ankle injuries occur overtime and are often the result of over training or training in poor conditions such as inappropriate footwear, uneven or dense surfaces, or simply too much too soon. These injuries are characterized by inflammation and are generally the result of other injuries. The stability provided by this application allows these inflamed tendons and ligaments to rest and avoid further injury.

Ankle instability or weakness can lead to chronic sprains and tearing of ligaments and tendons and lead to other injuries. Unlike traditional ankle braces, KT Tape provides support that is very comfortable and allows you to have a greater range of motion. This application also helps to provide support without limiting your range of motion or decreasing your blood flow.

For additional resources, please visit the KT Tape website at www.kttape.com.

Duration : 0:4:49

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Achilles Tendon Injury Treatment

admin — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:13:04 +0000

Brent Abel of WebTennis.net offers a FREE 5 video tips series on how you can successfully start treating your achilles tendon injury.

Duration : 0:1:19

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Achilles Tear Rehab Video – Achilles Tendon Tear

admin — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 02:29:19 +0000

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THIS HURTS!

What hurts…: I tore my achilles tendon and had it surgically repaired but am still having a significant amount of pain with walking distances and I am unable to run.

How you hurt it…: It was a complete tear of the tendon while playing football.

When you hurt it…: 6-9 months ago .

Your pain level (1 is low, 10 is high pain): minimal at rest and severe with walking.

Your age and overall health…: 40 and in good health.

YOUR INJURY COULD BE…

Achilles Tendon Tear

REHAB YOUR INJURY BY…

Nerve Glide: Lay down on your back with both legs extended. Use a rope or band and wrap around the ball of your foot. Keep your leg straight and pull your toes towards you. Come up until you feel the stretch down the back of your legs or feel your symptoms. Pump your foot up and down, keeping your leg as straight as you can. Do not hold the stretch, continue to pump into the pain and out of the pain. Continue for two minutes on each leg.

Heel Raises: While sitting, lift your heels up keeping your weight on your toes. As you can perform this exercise with no pain, perform these standing. Then you want to again progress yourself to performing these on one foot. Your goal is to complete 2 sets of 20 repetitions.

Icing: 15 minutes for 2 to 3 times per day, with at least one hour in-between.

Duration : 0:5:26

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reversing arthritis natural formula cures woman TV show

admin — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:22:24 +0000

img.com/vi/uLH_hIs9ppA/0.jpg” align=”left”>This woman suffered from arthritis for 30 years and had tried every treatment.
Using this formula she was able to reverse her condition and had full mobility back in her arm and shoulder.
find out more at www.mynaturemedic.com

Duration : 0:1:9

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David Beckham Achilles Tendon Rupture , Repair, foot condition, foot pain, Injury, David Bekham

admin — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:22:23 +0000

www.footanklealliance.com. In this Video Dr. Khosroabady discusses the achilles tendon rupture and how it is repaired. This video has some graphic picture of the tendon
If you’re an athlete of just about any kind and have been one for any length of time — and you’re a man — chances are you or another athlete pal of yours has suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon.

The Achilles tendon is that ropey fibrous tissue that connects your heel to the muscles of your lower leg. It’s named for the Greek god Achilles whose mother, the goddess Thetis, heard a prophecy that her son would die young. So she dipped him into the River Styx to protect him, yet she held him by his heels and his feet/ankles never touched the water, making that part of his body vulnerable. Achilles’ was struck on his “unprotected” heel by an arrow during the Trojan War, killing him. (According to Wikipedia.org, the first use of Achilles tendon to describe this part of the human anatomy took place in 1693 by Flemish/Dutch anatomist Philip Verheyen.)

If you’ve ever experienced an Achilles tendon rupture, you know how excruciatingly painful it can be. Some victims have described the pain as feeling as if they’ve been shot in that area.

A rupture of the Achilles tendon is not uncommon, although most people who experience the rupture are men (the ratio of Achilles tendon rupture sufferers is 20:1, men to women). Most rupture the tendon while playing sports, often when they jump up and land awkwardly. Yet ruptures can occur — rarely — when stepping off curbs or even tripping on high heels, so long as the force of the misstep or landing is powerful enough. Dancers also rupture these tendons relatively frequently (relative to the sports athletes).

An Achilles tendon rupture can be misdiagnosed as an ankle sprain; a podiatrist will examine the injured area and, if he or she feels a gap above the heel, a rupture has occurred.

Youll more than likely not be able to walk very well or at all on the affected leg. You wont be able to step off the ground; neither will you be able to stand on your toes.

Your podiatrist may recommend surgery. If so, the surgeon will make an incision on the back of your leg and literally stitch the tendon back to together. If your rupture was serious, the surgeon may take another, smaller muscle and wrap it around your Achilles tendon. This helps keep the tendon strong.

Non-surgical treatment will probably see your foot/ankle pointed downwards in an enclosed cast for six to eight weeks.

To help prevent Achilles tendon rupture, be sure to stretch the back of your leg by the ankle each and every time before exercising any type of sport — and watch your step and jumps.
This is the same injury that England soccer super star David Beckham sustained during practice.

Duration : 0:4:57

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Ankle fracture / Fractures and its repair- Everything You Need To Know – Dr. Nabil Ebraheim

admin — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 23:42:26 +0000

ANKLE FRACTURE ,Educational animation video describing the anatomy the injury the diagnosis and treatment of ankle fracture
ankle fracture are single malleolar bimalleolar trimalleolar
syndesmodic injuy is diagnosed and the ankle is fixed to reduce the talus under the dome of the tibia
any lateral shift will increase the stress by 40 to 50 percent and accelerate arthritis
this ankle fracture video is uploaded by the univresity of toledo orthopedic surgeon

Duration : 0:5:21

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KT Tape: Runner’s Knee

admin — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:39:36 +0000

Runners Knee is a condition characterized by pain behind or around the kneecap. Poor kneecap tracking is believed to be the main cause this condition.

Runners Knee Pain is due to an irritation of the undersurface of the kneecap. The undersurface of the kneecap, or patella, is covered with a layer of smooth cartilage. This cartilage normally glides effortlessly across the knee during bending of the joint. However, in some individuals, the kneecap tends to rub against one side of the knee joint, the cartilage surface becomes irritated, and knee pain is the result.

KT Tape provides immediate relief from Runner’s Knee by providing support to the patella tendons and aligning the knee cap for better tracking over the joint. The support provided is similar to a patella knee band but KT Tape is very comfortable to wear and doesn’t constrict circulation, therefore not interfering with normal body mechanics.

Duration : 0:2:2

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