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Common Soccer Injuries that Physiotherapists Treat
Physiotherapists play a crucial role in the management and rehabilitation of various soccer injuries.
What is a Bruise/Contusion?
A bruise/contusion is an injury to the soft tissues underneath the skin, where blood vessels are damaged, leading to localized bleeding and discoloration of the skin.
Whiplash
Whiplash is a type of neck injury that commonly occurs after a sudden acceleration-deceleration force that transfers energy to the cervical spine, typically experienced in motor vehicle accidents.
Motor Vehicle Accident Injuries that Physiotherapists Commonly Treat
Physiotherapists commonly treat a range of injuries resulting from motor vehicle accidents.
What is Muscle Spasm?
A muscle spasm, also known as a muscle cramp, is an involuntary contraction or tightening of a muscle or group of muscles.
What is the Popping Sound Joints make?
The popping sound you hear in your joints, such as your knees, fingers, or shoulders, is often attributed to a phenomenon called "crepitus."
Managing your Ischial Bursitis
Manual therapy: reduces muscle tension, improve blood circulation, and alleviate pain in the affected area.
What is Ischial Bursitis?
Ischial bursitis is a condition characterized by inflammation of the bursa located between the hamstring tendon and its bony origin at the ischial tuberosity.
Treatment Prescription: Massage Guns
Massage guns, also known as percussive therapy devices or percussion massagers, use rapid and repetitive strokes to target muscles and soft tissues.
What is Gout? And how can Physiotherapy help?
Gout is a form of arthritis characterized by sudden and severe attacks of pain, redness, and swelling in the joints.