The most common cause of knee pain is runner's knee, known medically as chondromalacia patella. This is due to misalignment of the kneecap in its groove. The kneecap normally goes up or down in the groove as the knee flexes or straightens out. If the kneecap is misaligned, the kneecap pulls off to one side and rubs on the side of the groove. This causes both the cartilage on the side of the groove...

To prevent groin injuries when cycling patients are advised to stand up frequently on the pedals to take pressure off the perineum, change the position on the saddle while biking and to shift forward and backward when riding to eliminate pressure on just one part of the perineum.  It is also good for patients to experiment with adjusting the angle of the saddle so that it tilts slightly downward and...

Treatment of sports injuries does not always require surgery usually it requires the following method: RICE stands for: Rest – avoid regular exercise and reduce daily physical activity. Using crutches or a walking stick may help if the patient cannot put weight on the ankle or knee. Ice – apply an ice pack to the affected area for 10–30 minutes. Wrap the ice pack in a towel to avoid...

Preventing knee injuries whilst running it is always best to avoid a heel strike which happens because of an over-stride and letting the feet get ahead. To avoid this, runners should make it a point to stay ahead of the feet and let the legs swing to the rear, not forward.  Correct running techniques prevents the shock of hitting the road going right up the legs to the knees, which are not designed...

To prevent soccer injuries, patients are advised to have a pre-season physical examination and follow doctor's recommendations if any is made. It is also recommend that the patient uses well-fitting cleats and shin guards and to be aware of poor field conditions that can increase injury rates. It is also important to note that the correct ball should be used wrong materials that won’t be affected...

A shin splint also known as tibial stress syndrome is not a single medical condition in itself rather a complication by other problems such as irritated muscles, hairline fractures of the bone or overpronation (flat foot)  which is when walking the arch of the foot collapses causing tendons and muscle to overstretch. The symptoms of shin splints usually cause a dull and an aching pain in front...

Plantar fasciitis taping can be done in the following procedures: Place the foot in a neutral position. Attach the tape around the heel from the bottom of the big toe ending under the bottom of the pinkie toe. Keep smoothing the tape to avoid wrinkles. Attach an anchor tape from the bottom of the big toe across the foot to the bottom of the pinkie toe. Attach a strip of tape from the bottom...

There are many methods you can try to relieve the heel pain of plantar fasciitis. Rest your feet. Limit or, if possible, stop daily activities that are causing your heel pain. Try to avoid running or walking on hard surfaces, such as concrete. To reduce inflammation and relieve pain, put ice on your heel. You can also try anonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug such as ibuprofen, or aspirin.  Wear...

A pulled rib muscle also is another name for a strained muscle. This means the muscle has been stretched or partially torn, which can cause the following symptoms: stiffness, but not just around the ribs--the chest, shoulders and neck also may feel stiff; swelling, especially around the ribs and chest area that results from torn blood vessels; bruising; pain--while it makes sense that a strained rib...