HOW TOFIX ROUNDED SHOULDERS | & SPORTS PHYSIOTHERAPY MANAGEMENT TO SOLVE POSTURALALTERATIONS.What is a rounded shoulder? The rounded shoulders posture is one of the most common dysfunctions inthis modern day technology driven life , this posture can be the consequence ofan increase in the curves of the dorsal spine and protraction of the muscles ofthe deltoid muscles in the shoulders. To correct this rounded shoulder posture, which in the long term can cause injuriesat different levels (shoulders, cervical,and back); there are specific methods according to sports physiotherapy protocols, the stretching of these retractedmuscles and different rounded shoulder exercisesto gain mobility in our spine. MY SportsInjury Clinic’s outlines the guidelines to correct rounded shoulders andprevent the hunched over back which isimportant to return to a healthyposture during your everyday lifestyle. “The incidence of rounded shoulder posture (RSP) and forward head posture (FHP) within agroup of healthy individuals comprises an average age of 20 to 50 years. It wasfound that 66% of them suffered from forwardhead posture (FHP), on the other hand, 77% of them experienced right rounded shoulder and a figure upto 66% experienced left rounded shoulder”Stats stated out by Dalia Mohammed Mosaad et la (2020). In addition to the rounded shoulders, there is also the upper crossed syndrome. Do youknow what the upper crossed syndrome consists of? The upper crossed syndrome refers to the imbalance that occurs in themuscle groups of the upper part of the trunk. It is a postural alteration in which a group of muscles is shortened andhypertonic while their antagonists are weakened. This results in a posture inwhich the shoulders are elevated and anterior and the head in a forwardposition.“It has been indicated that an average rate of 28% amidlaundry workers have experienced uppercrossed syndrome this is due to abnormal posture for long periods, thetrigger symptom was neck painforthis and many other reasons it is imperative to have a postural awareness”. Junaid Chandsaheb Mujawar and Javid Hussain Sagar(2019).  This posture already described due to upper crossed syndrome influences theadjacent joints, being the craniocervical joint the most predisposed to injurydue to the forward position of the head,which can cause neck pain, dizziness.“The recurrence of upper crossed syndrome amongstuniversity medical students accounted for 37.1%” Iqra Mubeen et la (2016). The next joint is glenohumeral, which,due to the position of the shoulders already described, causes injuries to the rotator cuff of the shoulder and bursitis.This postural alteration also affectsthe dorsal spine producing blocked areas of movement, so the last cervicalvertebrae have an excess of movement to compensate, having a high risk ofgenerating herniated discs at thatlevel. “A study related to the prevalence of upper crossed syndrome amongst ITprofessionals has stated that 38,3% of the upper crossed syndrome subjects displayed having a positivepectoralis major contracture test and 41,7% of them featured a positivetrapezius weakness test”. Jyothi Seshan et la (2020). Whatever your case, whether it is rounded shoulders or superior crossed syndrome, it isessential that you put your case in the hands of the experts, since only theywill be able to diagnose and provide you with the best treatment to correct anyproblem and treat it effectively. It can be a physical therapist/ sports physio Manchester.The specialised cares necessary to address and treat this type ofalterations are provided in our sportsrehabilitation centre located in the city of Manchesterwhere you will be cared for by our healthprofessionals/physiotherapy specialists where you can receive physiotherapeutic treatments such as; acupuncture, deep tissue massage, sportsmassage, manual therapy, and any other that is necessary to restore yourquality of life.“Investigation results have shown thata combined treatment incorporating manualtherapy and stabilising exercises reported better results than stabilising exercises alone. Sports physiotherapy management ishighly recommended and beneficial in roundedshoulders syndrome, upper crossedsyndrome, and the management of chronicneck pain. It enhances any posturalalteration and the upper limbfunction.” Malihe Hadadnezhad et la (2019). Resuming the postural alteration known as roundedshoulders you might wonder what inflicts it. Does therounded shoulders syndrome affect my body posture only?There are different rounded shoulders causes one of them isemotional nature that can cause us to tend to a certain posture. This postural alteration is one of the maincauses of back pain, as it isclosely linked to body posture andthe discomfort it can cause if it is not correct. “Research outcomes indicated that thereis a close interaction amongst forwardhead position, rounded shouldersyndrome, neck pain, andimpairment. Besides, proper posturehabits and posture trainingexercises which must be indicated by sportsphysiotherapy practitioners are recommended to prevent postural deformities, posturalpain syndrome, and dysfunction.”Issued by Eun-Kyung Kim et la (2016). Otherwise, sometimes it alsoinfluences the psychological health ofthe patient, reducing their self-esteemand motivating the onset of depression.“Broadly, research outcomes showedthat sports physiotherapy treatments andmanual therapy incorporating joint movements’ maneuvers are more feasible andeffective than just soft tissue techniques because bring out positive results indiminishing the patients’ anxiety anddepression levels.” Gemma Espí et la (2016).Under this premise, what aspects arebehind the rounded shoulders syndrome?Whatcauses rounded shoulders?According to experts in this area suchas sports physiotherapists, rounded shoulders syndrome is a directconsequence of a sedentary lifestyleand the excessive and continued use of electronic devices that force or pushyou to adopt an inappropriate posture.Walking while looking at the mobile phone or working every day in front of acomputer are two of the actions that cause this problem. What should you do to solve this problem?How tocorrect rounded shoulders through physiotherapy exercises, self-massage, andstretching.First of all, you have to try tomaintain an upright posture both atrest and in movement, that is, place your shoulders perpendicular to the waist.“RoundedShoulders physiotherapy exerciseshave proven to be beneficial to lengthen and strengthen the pectoralis minor, andalso rounded shoulders sportsphysiotherapy exercises routinemakes possible the activation of the lower and middle trapezius and serratusanterior which it’s vital to improve the bodyposture and fix the posturalalteration induced by roundedshoulders condition”. Kiana Fathollahnejad et la (2019).On the other hand, although the idealis to go to  physiotherapy counselingto advise you on the most appropriate treatment and to help you carry it out,some very simple rounded shoulders exercises can support thisprocedure. Which are?·     The first is to bring your shoulders back and then tryto get your shoulder blades as close as possible. Once this posture isachieved, you must hold it for about a minute, and repeat it several times.·     You can also lie down on a mat and, on your back,bring one of your knees close to your chest. Stay like this for a few secondsand switch legs.·     Keep lying on the floor, but this time you shouldstretch your arms over your head. Then lift one arm and the opposite leg at thesame time and alternate. With 3 or 4 sets of ten repetitions, it will beenough.·     Another very interesting exercise is to place a tennisball between your lats and try to hold it while leaning your back against theback of a chair. You must remain in this position for half a minute and repeatit six or seven times.How tocorrect upper crossed syndrome through sports physiotherapy management. ·     Dorsal extension. It is a physiotherapy exercise to make the dorsal area more flexible inextension. With a point of support in the chosen area of the dorsal area,perform flexion-extension movements slowly and smoothly. Hold until you noticerelaxation of the tissues.·     Dorsal extension and openingof the anterior chain.Gently work the extension with a semi-inflated ball or foam rolling, place your hands on thecervicals. Once the area is relaxed, rest your head back and bring your armsprogressively back. Maintain the position and stretch of the anterior chain.·     Posterior musculaturetoning. With the back straight and thecervicals maintaining a corrected position towards the double chin, performthese two exercises with an elastic band.·     Protraction-retractionThe elbows are kept extended and themovement that we must carry out is as if the scapulae were together towards themidline (hold the contraction for a few seconds (8-10) and relax.·     Low row.This time we flex the elbows and do ashoulder extension. Hold back position (8-10 sec). The elbow goes beyond theposition of the body backward. Perform 10-15 repetitions 2-3 sets.     REFERENCES·       IqraMubeen et al, Prevalence of upper cross syndrome among the medical studentsofuniversity of Lahore. International Journal of physiotherapy, June, 2016;3(3): 381-384.··       Vijaymohan et al, Prevalence of complaints of arm, neck, and shoulders amongcomputer professionals in Bangalore: A cross- sectional study. Journal offamily medicine and primary care, October 1, 2019.·       Muscolino,J. Upper crossed syndrome. Journal of the Australian Traditional-MedicineSociety.2015; 21(2),80-85.·       MujawarJC, Sagar JH. Prevalence of Upper Cross Syndrome in Laundry Workers. Indian JOccup Environ Med. 2019;23(1):54-56. doi:10.4103/ijoem.IJOEM_169_18.·       Kim EK,Kim JS. Correlation between rounded shoulder posture, neck disability indices,and degree of forward head posture. J Phys Ther Sci. 2016;28(10):2929-2932.doi:10.1589/jpts.28.2929.·       Espí, Gemma & López-Bueno,Laura & herrero, maria teofila & Martinez-Arnau, Francisco &Monzani, Lucas. (2016). Efficacy of manual therapy on anxiety anddepression in patients with tension-type headache. A randomized controlledclinical trial. International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine. 22. 11-20.10.1016/j.ijosm.2016.05.003.·       FathollahnejadK, Letafatkar A, Hadadnezhad M. The effect of manual therapy and stabilizingexercises on forward head and rounded shoulder postures: a six-weekintervention with a one-month follow-up study. BMC Musculoskelet Disord.2019;20(1):86. Published 2019 Feb 18. doi:10.1186/s12891-019-2438-y.·       GuptaBD, Aggarwal S, Gupta B, Gupta M, Gupta N. Effect of deep cervical flexortraining vs. conventional isometric training on forward head posture, pain,neck disability index in dentists suffering from chronic neck pain. J ClinDiagn Res. 2013;7:2261–2264.·       FredinK, Loras H. 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WHAT IS THE CORRECT SLEEPING POSTURE? – EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR HEALTHY SLEEP HYGIENE & PAIN PREVENTION. Did you know that sleeping well is as important to our health as having a good diet and exercising regularly? That is why in this My Sports Injury Clinic’s article regarding correct sleeping posture and healthy sleep hygiene you will know the reasons why it is essential to have a sleeping good posture and how to correct sleeping posture. Thus, avoid a bad rest that has negative consequences on our body and mind, favoring the development of diseases, disorders, and injuries of all kinds. Not having a sleeping good posture can make the back pain, shoulder suffer, as well as neck area. Avoid circulatory problems and discomfort caused by poor posture, by the hardness of the mattress; these are elements that cannot be left lightly. “Taking into account the effects of poor sleep quality, such as daytime sleepiness, extreme tiredness, and depression. All this can be caused by poor posture when sleeping, the existence of sleep disorders is likely to make complex the treatment for low back pain, and also the disorders when sleeping can lead to poor results in your sports performance and overall in the quality of lifestyle. It was accounted that 58,9% of the patients who sought assistance to their low back pain, stated that their LBP was disturbing their sleep quality.” Promulgated by Saad M. Alsaadi et la (2011). “An analysis of different parts of the body showed that sleep problems can cause the onset of neck pain, particularly it was shown that the female gender is more likely to suffer this.” Stated out by Alessandro Andreucci et la (2017). “Different types of sleeping postures, can you identify what are the correct ones?”“A fact: people who sleep less than five hours continuously have a 12% higher risk of mortality.” Can Sports physiotherapy treatments help to solve my sleep disturbance? – Are they beneficial? “Physical therapy and physical exercise prove to be feasible as an alternative or supplement to existing treatments for sleep disturbance i.e. middle-aged and elderly people who are constantly active practising or carrying out a sports program have moderate positive results in their quality of life, this means that physiotherapy is beneficial for sleeping problems.” Pei-Yu Yang et la (2012). It is proven that both muscle discomfort and insomnia problems can be improved by using the appropriate rest equipment. We already know that to have a restful sleep we must have a good sleeping posture, which is key to the performance of any individual in their day-to-day life, but especially for elite athletes. “Sleep is an important part of welfare and good physical condition and has a major impact on cognitive performance, physical development, emotional regulation, and quality of life. Evidence showed that extending athletes’ sleep time and enhancing sleep quality are linked to upgraded performance and higher likelihoods to succeed in the competition. Moreover, better sleep thanks to good sleeping posture can diminish the risk of athletes’ illness and injuries” Issued by Andrew M Watson (2017). Keep in mind the top 5 tips for healthy sleep hygiene. §  “Sleep only when you are sleepy. If you are not sleepy, get up and do other things until you are sleepy. §  Regular bedtime habits can assist to relax and prepare for sleep, for example, a warm bath and reading. §  Get up at the same time each morning including days off and weekends. §  Try to keep a full night’s sleep every single night, and avoid daytime naps as much as possible. §  Stay away from high-intensity exercise before going to bed.” According to Kenneth C. Vitale et la (2019). What are the disorders that are generated by sleeping without having a correct sleeping posture? The following are the musculoskeletal disorders that are caused by poor sleeping posture and the reasons why each of them occurs: §  Pain in the joint capsule of the elbow due to sustained elbow hyperextension. §  Disorders of the spine due to torsion of the body. §  Pain in the knees from pressure maintained one on the other. §  Hip disorders (snapping hip, trochanteritis, amongst others) due to closure of the angle of the femur. “A multidisciplinary team such as physical therapists in mild cases who implement a non-surgical treatment such as physical therapy, steroid injections, and stretching and orthopedic physicians are required in severe cases to assess and treat this kind of condition. Around 5-6% of counted citizens are impacted by snapping hip syndrome.”  Matthew Varacallo and Sierra R. Musick (2020).    §  Paresthesia in the arms due to decreased circulation. Have you ever wondered, what is the most efficient way for your sleep to be tremendously restful and for your body to have a good sleep posture and healthy sleep hygiene that does not overload any system or cause disorders and discomfort when getting up? What is the correct sleep position? You can sleep on your back or lying on your side since they are the positions that generate the least disorders. Never face down because the feet generate a flexion that generates disorders in the posterior myofascial chain and the head is always turned to breathe in the same direction and the arms are raised to be more comfortable, this causes poor adaptations in the cervical spine and paresthesias in the hands due to decreased blood flow. “The outcomes of the study displayed that the amount of younger patients who sustained nighttime paresthesias was higher in comparison to the carpal tunnel syndrome patients, this occurred due to their sleeping posture making them prone to experience subclinical compressive neuropathy. Paresthesias patients on an early onset can be perfectly treated with a conservative approach such as night splints, physical therapy, tips for healthy sleep hygiene, and a correct sleeping posture.”A study published by Carrie L. Roth Bettlach et la (2019). Next to damage to the musculoskeletal system, surgery, or an injury, meet a cozy posture when sleeping may be grueling. Our team of physios Manchester at My Sports Injury Clinic will provide you some recommendations on how to improve sleeping posture and encourage easing sleeping posture back pain. For those patients suffering from knee, shoulder, neck, or back pain due to bad sleeping posture, our staff of sports physiotherapy specialists will recommend you the following indications for comfortable sleep. On many occasions, patients schedule an appointment and attend to My Sports Injury Rehabilitation Centre or contact our physical therapy physicians for home inquiries. These patients generally are going through orthopedic/ sports rehabilitation or other types of sports therapy services. When they arrive at Manchester City Rehabilitation Centre, they discuss having issues finding a correct sleep position favorable to healing. Sometimes, their most-liked sleeping posture starts to produce extra discomfort and pain, upsetting any opportunity of having a placid snooze. Whether you endure a sports injury or feel sore every day, here are the best sleeping positions for coping with discomfort: What are the best sleeping postures for coping with discomfort and soreness? ·      Sleeping posture for back pain: If back pain due to poor posture when sleeping prevents you from falling asleep, there are sundry sleeping postures that can assist, according to our physical therapy Manchester experts: Sleep on your side: Let one side of your body lays on the bed taking into account the shoulder to be in contact with the mattress and place a pillow between your knees. Sleep on your back: You’ve got to put a pillow under your knees; this sleeping posture may be the best alternative for pain in the back. To increase support, you could also situate a small rolled towel beneath your back. ·      Sleeping posture for neck  pain: Sleep on your back: Sleeping in this position will keep your cervical vertebrae straight. Good posture always helps your rest and your health.Avoid using a rigid and hard pillow at all costs; this will cause stiffness and pain in the morning. Sleep on your side: If the position is more comfortable to support your neck in better conditions, and make sure to use a pillow that is lower beneath your head and higher beneath your neck, this will keep your cervical spine aligned.  ·      Sleeping posture for shoulder pain: If it is the source of shoulder pain, attempt to lie on the side that is without pain and bend your legs a bit. The best thing is that you sleep on your back. If you want to sleep on the side of the shoulder that does not hurt, another option is to place a pillow from your chest to your face, so that you hug the rest of the pillow with your arm. ·      Sleeping posture for knee pain: At night, when the joints swell up due to the absence of exercise, the knee joint pain usually aggravates. The pillow provides comfortable support and helps relieve pressure from the knees. Back sleepers can place the pillow under their knees, while side sleepers can put the pillow between their knees. ·      Proper body alignment for good sleep: It makes no odds which sleeping position you choose, correct body alignment is key. To achieve this, concentrate on adjusting the alignment of your hips, shoulders, and ears, and fill out the gaps with pillows. Recall moving the whole body at the same time when turning around in bed. Are you undergoing shoulder, neck, or back pain when sleeping? Drop us a message for our physical therapy Manchester practitioners to give you the guidance to live life pain–free. What are the sleeping postures to avoid? – Sleeping face down, the less recommended posture. In our modern era, medical professionals / physical therapists agree that this position is the least suitable. This is because, when sleeping on the stomach, we are forcing our body to maintain a forced posture for several hours. In this position, not only is excessive pressure exerted on the entire body; the cervical area (muscles, tendons, nerves, and bones) is subjected to great stress due to excessive rotation of the spine that can lead to back and cervical problems (tendonitis, low back pain, neck pain). On the other hand, a bad position at night can lead to health problems, especially if they are maintained over time. In milder cases, abnormal neck or back posture can cause us to wake up with neck or lower back pain. "In the case of the cervical spine, it is important that the pillow seeks a relationship (alignment) of the position of the head and neck similar to what we would have while standing." Said Juan Pareja (2020). In his opinion, neither should one sleep with the arms stretched out to the sides of the body, or bent over the body: "They should be prevented from protruding from the edge of the bed to avoid compression on the nerves of the upper extremities." Pareja added, "A typical compressive paralysis is that of the radial nerve due to the sustained support of the arm on the edge of the bed." References ·      Watson AM. Sleep and Athletic Performance. Curr Sports Med Rep. 2017 Nov/Dec;16(6):413-418. doi: 10.1249/JSR.0000000000000418. PMID: 29135639. ·      Vitale KC, Owens R, Hopkins SR, Malhotra A. Sleep Hygiene for Optimizing Recovery in Athletes: Review and Recommendations. Int J Sports Med. 2019;40(8):535-543. doi:10.1055/a-0905-3103. ·      UCSD Center for Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine. Sleep Hygiene Patient Information Handout [Brochure]. San Diego, CA: University of California San Diego; 2017. ·      Van Ryswyk E, Weeks R, Bandick L, O’Keefe M, Vakulin A, Catcheside P, Barger L, Potter A, Poulos N, Wallace J, Antic NA. A novel sleep optimisation programme to improve athletes’ well-being and performance. Eur J Sport Sci 2017; 17: 144–151. ·      Gaspar MP, Kane PM, Jacoby SM, et al. Evaluation and management of sleep disorders in the hand surgery patient. J Hand Surg Am. 2016;41(10):1019-1026. ·      McCabe SJ, Gupta A, Tate DE, et al. Preferred sleep position on the side is associated with carpal tunnel syndrome. Hand (N Y). 2011;6(2):132-137. ·      Roth Bettlach CL, Hasak JM, Krauss EM, et al. Preferences in Sleep Position Correlate With Nighttime Paresthesias in Healthy People Without Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Hand (N Y). 2019;14(2):163-171. doi:10.1177/1558944717735942. ·      Alsaadi SM, McAuley JH, Hush JM, Maher CG. Prevalence of sleep disturbance in patients with low back pain. Eur Spine J. 2011;20(5):737-743. doi:10.1007/s00586-010-1661-x. ·      Alessandro Andreucci, MSc, Paul Campbell, PhD, Kate M Dunn, PhD, Are Sleep Problems a Risk Factor for the Onset of Musculoskeletal Pain in Children and Adolescents? A Systematic Review, Sleep. ·      Yang PY, Ho KH, Chen HC, Chien MY. Exercise training improves sleep quality in middle-aged and older adults with sleep problems: a systematic review. J Physiother. 2012;58(3):157-63. doi: 10.1016/S1836-9553(12)70106-6. PMID: 22884182. ·      Musick SR, Varacallo M. Snapping Hip Syndrome. [Updated 2020 Aug 26]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2021 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK448200/

PAIN AND NUMBNESS CAUSED BY NEUROPATHY IN THE UPPER EXTREMITIES - EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE PRONATOR TERES SYNDROME / CARPAl TUNNEL. The Pronator Teres Syndrome (PTS) is a reasonably rare injury it is important to be assessed and diagnosed by a specialised team of sports physiotherapists with high expertise at our Sports Rehabilitation Centre - My Sports Injury Clinic located in the city of Manchester, in which it is provided to each of our patients, whether elite athletes or businessmen, a comprehensive assessment and an accurate diagnosis to continue with the necessary treatment and rehabilitation programs implemented by our sports physios in Manchester to address and treat in the most appropriate way these types of injuries called nerve compression, also known as neuropathies in the upper limbs. In this case, we will elaborate on the pronator teres syndrome insight that is often confused with carpal tunnel syndrome. My Sports Injury Clinic Blog discusses the biomechanics, symptoms, anatomy, and different treatments of this condition carried out by the sports therapist practitioners. Also, it presents follow-up guidelines and shares some ideas on how sports physical therapists can deal with this rare injury. Before explaining the injury and its entire approach, we must know what the anatomical structure known as the pronator teres consists of and its main functions. What does the pronator teres consist of? The pronator teres is a prominent muscle that belongs to the epitrochlear muscles and that crosses from the inner part of the elbow to the outer edge of the radius bone. Hence, it is due to the position it has that it can perform a rotational movement that involves the two bones of the forearm.     Muscles are found in many parts of the body, which is why they have different sizes and arrangements of their fibers. For example, in the forearm, the pronator teres and the pronator quadratus, the palmaris longus, the flexor carpi radialis longus, and the ulnar anterior are located on the anterior face. What does the pronator teres do? – What movement does the pronator teres muscle perform? Thanks to the arrangement of its muscle fibers, it is a tissue capable of rotating the bones of the arm, which ends up bringing the thumb in a medial direction. This is known as pronation, supination being its opposite movement. Besides, some authors point out that he also flexes the elbow. What injuries affect the pronator teres? “Many injuries of muscular origin can affect the muscle ( tears, contusions, strains, etc.), but specifically there is one known as the pronator teres syndrome, which affects the median nerve with greater predominance as it passes through this place. Causing characteristic symptoms such as pain, loss of strength, and difficulty in moving the area.” Marine Dididze et la (2021). What causes pronator teres syndrome? Pronator Teres Syndrome broadly originates from reiterative motion, which causes a lot of tension in the muscles of the forearm. If your daily activities incorporate any activity that demands continuous rotation of the forearm muscles such as cleaning fish, repeated use of screwdrivers, and hammering those repetitive movements can lead to overuse of the muscle known as Pronator Teres. “The causes of pronator teres syndrome may be related to trauma to the upper limb, with the formation of a hematoma or bone deformity, as well as congenital anomalies and due to hypertrophy of the pronator teres muscle and fascia. The presence of a mass, such as a lipoma, can also cause extrinsic pressure on the nerve. More cases in the literature have described the presence of a fibrous band between both heads of the pronator teres muscle, as the main compression site, and this leads to variable symptoms with limitation of function.” As stated by Jon A Jacobson et la (2010).                         Graphic representation of forearm pain due to pronator teres syndrome | MYO shows you how to relieve it. In which sports are you more likely to suffer from pronator teres syndrome? Forearm aches due to pronator teres syndrome. This is an uncommon situation for elite athletes, whose exercise requires a firm grasp in the posture of forearm pronation, such as bodybuilders, tennis practitioners, baseball batters, cricket, and rowers. The symptoms can simulate be more like carpal tunnel syndrome which is more common.  A firm grip in pronation position by rowers. Common symptoms and signs experienced by pronator teres syndrome athletes include: ·       Aching discomfort (39%). ·       Weakness (49%). ·       Numbness (58%). ·       Paresthesia (25%). At My Sports Injury Clinic Rehabilitation Centre, we have undergone rigorous training to treat this condition. We are an interdisciplinary sports physiotherapy clinic in Manchester City, providing sports massages / deep tissue massage therapy, myofascial release, chiropractic, rehabilitation exercises, manual therapy, personal training, physical therapy, and acupuncture. Using these different types of services we can help the patients and the customers achieve the best results and best conditions to live pain and limitations free. How can you treat pronator teres pain? - What is the conservative treatment for pronator teres syndrome? “Some authors suggest a period of immobilization, although a regimen that includes movement and rest of the flexor muscles of the forearm, stretching exercises, mild activity, modification of the activity that produces pain for a minimum of six months has been more recommended, accompanied treatment with anti-inflammatory drugs.” Mackinnon and Novak (2011) “Other authors comment that in a patient with arm pain with occasional paresthesia, supportive measures are recommended, such as analgesics, periods of ice / heat, rest splint, and activity modification. And they also cite that, without the necessary evidence to support the efficacy of surgical decompression of the median nerve in patients with scattered symptoms in pronator syndrome. They are in favor of conservative treatment.” Norris et la (1976). “Conservative treatment is effective in 50% to 70% of patients. Corticosteroids have also been shown to be effective. Morris and Peters found that corticosteroid therapy in the pronator teres, combined with activity modification, resulted in a subjective improvement of symptoms in five of the seven patients studied.” “The implementation of electrical stimulation and ultrasound has been displayed to be beneficial in the treatment process of other neuropathies, and their implementation may be favorable in the pronator teres syndrome’s treatment. A study showed that 50% of pronator syndrome patients informed relief of symptoms within four months of starting care.” LaTayo et la (2004). Is surgical treatment effective? “When an occupying injury is present and conservative management fails, surgery may be indicated. The success rate with surgery in the treatment of pronator syndrome is close to 90% in the literature, although there is no consensus on how long a conservative treatment should be followed before surgical intervention.” How is pronator teres syndrome diagnosed? – How do you test for pronator teres syndrome? The convalescent individual stands with an elbow flexed at 90 degrees. Then, the sports clinician/ physiotherapy practitioner is going to place one hand on the patient's elbow to stabilise it, and the other one will hold the hand in the handshake position of the individual in pain. When the practitioner tries to turn into a supination position on the patient's forearm, the patient will maintain this position, causing the patient to contract the muscles of the forearm. While maintaining resistance to internal rotation, the clinician will stretch the patient's elbow.If the discomfort or the pain of the patient reappears there is the possibility of the existence of compression of the median nerve by the pronator teres i.e. pronation activity exacerbates symptoms. How is Pronator Teres syndrome treated? – How to strengthen the pronator teres. Possibly the most significant aspect of the treatment process is to avoid reiterative strong grasps. Determined massage techniques can help to ease the tenseness of your injured forearm in this way reducing your median nerve compression. These techniques can lengthen the pronator teres muscle and they are known as “releasing” the pronator teres, these types of sports massages must be carried out by sports physiotherapy clinicians. Even though upper limb exercises can relieve symptoms once they have been started, regular stretching exercises can also help control and possibly prevent PTS.   ·       Pronator teres stretching. When bending your elbows, hold a heavy object (5-10kg) with your hand. Place heavy objects so that most of the heavy objects face the thumb side. Keep stretching for 30 seconds each time and repeat five times. “EXERCISES ROUTINE TO STRENGTHENING THE PRONATORTERES”.                          ·       Strength exercises routine to focus on supinator teres. For the disequilibrium between the supinator and the pronator teres, direct supination intensity work is required: 1.     Grab a weighted stick or a hammer with just one hand. 2.     Maintain the elbow straight, so that one end of the counterweight turns the arm into an internal rotation position (this makes the supinator eccentric). 3.     Put back the stick or the hammer to the vertical position. 4.     Execute three series of fifteen repetitions.      REFERENCES 1.     Jacobson JA, Fessell DP, Lobo Lda G, Yang LJ. Entrapment neuropathies I: upper limb (carpal tunnel excluded). Semin Musculoskelet Radiol. 2010 Nov;14(5):473-86. doi: 10.1055/s-0030-1268068. Epub 2010 Nov 11. PMID: 21072726. 2.     Lee MJ, LaStayo PC. Pronator Syndrome and Other Nerve Compressions That Mimic Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. J Orthop Sport Phys Ther 2004;34:601-609. 3.     Gessini L, Jandolo B, Pietrangeli A. Entrapment neuropathies of the median nerve at and above the elbow. 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SHOULDER LIMITATIONS: DYSKINESIA, GIRD AND SCAPULOHUMERAL RHYTHM AND ITS INFLUENCE FOR SPORTS PERFORMANCE Upper back pain and scapular pain could be produced by overuse, muscle strain, uncoordinated movements of the involved joints or injury to the muscles, ligaments, and discs that support the spine. Bad posture is one of the upper back pain causes as well. Compression on the spinal nerves from certain problems, such as a herniated disc, these causes of upper back pain on the right side, upper back pain on the left side, and scapular pain can lead to further abnormalities such as shoulder limitations and limitations to scapular movement like dyskinesia, glenohumeral internal rotation deficit. The coordinated movement between the glenohumeral joint and the thoracic scapula is known as the scapular humeral rhythm. When flexo-abduction of the shoulder is performed at 180 °, this movement immediately intervenes in the displacement of the scapula because this singular bone piece is an important part in stabilising the upper limb and the upper back sides; of the 180 ° mentioned above, 120 ° have occurred in the glenohumeral joint while 60 ° have occurred in the scapulo-thoracic joint, which is known as the Scapulo-Humeral Rhythm. “The impact of sporting-related practices on the scapular resting position and the scapulohumeral rhythm and its quantitative relation 75 subjects were included in this research that they were fifteen volleyball practitioners, fifteen table tennis practitioners, fifteen handball athletes, and fifteen non-sports individuals. It was found that the static position of the scapular bone between the main and non-main shoulders of each group did not have asymmetry in upward/downward rotation, but the main shoulder of the handball player had a larger downward ratio than the main shoulder of the non-athlete in the resting position.Besides, in the five groups, the shoulder-brachial rhythm ratios of different abduction angles are significantly different, because the scapular kinematic behavior ratio of table tennis players and non-athletes is larger than handball players. To summing up, even though, some healthy athletes from different sports and non-athletes may not have asymmetry in the up/down rotation, exercise-related activities may affect the scapulohumeral rhythm” By Seyed Hossein Hosseinimehr (2020). The interrelatedness of these structures is essential for ideal mobility of the shoulders when the regular location of scapular bone relative to the humerus changes. It may lead to scapulohumeral rhythm dysfunction. Changes in the regular position are also called scapular dyskinesia. “In this sense, the proposed ratio for this scapular humeral rhythm, according to Inman et la (1994), is 2: 1, that is, for every 3 degrees that occur in shoulder elevation, the second occurs at the expense of the joint glenohumeral and 1st by the action of scapular rotation.” The lifting movement of the arm is carried out in a continuous, coordinated manner, during which for every 15º of movement, 10º lie in the glenohumeral and 5º in the scapular rotation, maintaining a ratio of 2: 1. In which sports situations is it necessary to have an optimal stabilisation and functioning of the shoulders? Different positions of the shoulder in contact sports situations where joint stability is required. These sports are football, rugby, basketball, amongst others. Different sports gestures where the great amplitude of shoulder movement is required for a more effective resolution. These sports are javelin throw, volleyball. Different sports gestures where mobility and stability are required. What is dyskinesia /scapular dyskinesia according to My Sports Injury Clinic Clinicians? First of all, we must know that our physical therapists of MY SPORTS INJURY IN MANCHESTER CITY CLINIC CENTRE will explain to you that dyskinesia is abnormal involuntary movements that mainly affect the limbs, trunk, or jaw and that occur as a manifestation of an underlying pathological process. According to the experts of MY SPORTS INJURY CLINIC, scapular dyskinesia is described as observable alterations in the position and movement of the scapula concerning the rib cage, which can generate alterations in the kinematics of the scapulohumeral, that is, this scapular dyskinesia most likely generates consequences in the gleno-humeral joint due to their intimate relationship in the movement. Why does dyskinesia occur? “Compared with non-overhead athletes, the prevalence of scapular dyskinesia in overhead athletes is higher, about 61% within sports like baseball, volleyball, basketball, American football, and cricket”. Under Yamaguchi and Cols (2000) “There are several factors that can cause this alteration/ shoulder-scapula limitations. The most frequently encountered are Postural alterations that promote this pathology, such as in a resting position with excessive thoracic kyphosis and an increase in cervical lordosis, which can result in excessive scapular protraction and acromial depression, which increases the potential to produce impingement”. Other factors associated with scapular dyskinesia stem from muscle dysfunction, specifically an alteration in muscle coordination. “For scapular stabilisation, co-contraction of the upper and lower trapezius and rhomboids with serratus anterior is required. For scapular elevation, co-contraction of the serratus anterior and lower trapezius with upper trapezius and rhomboids is required. If these muscular couplings do not occur, the production of scapular dyskinesis is possible. In the serratus anterior muscle, a decrease in its activity has been demonstrated in patients with subacromial impingement during loads and their phases” Ludewig and Cook (2000). What are the different types of Dyskinesis that you could suffer from? ·      Inferior dysfunction. ·      Medial dysfunction. ·      Superior dysfunction. Another limitation of shoulder/scapular movement discussed in this article is GIRD (Glenohumeral Internal Rotation Deficit) which will be described below. Visit My Sports Injury Clinic Rehabilitation Centre for An Appointment In MY SPORTS INJURY CLINIC located in Manchester City, we offer a huge variety of high ends rehabilitation programs focused on the well-being of the patient, and life without limitations. How can be defined GIRD? GIRD can be defined as the loss of degrees of glenohumeral internal rotation. This limitation tends to occur more frequently in pitchers of cricket and baseball, especially in the throwing shoulder compared to the non-throwing shoulder. Loss of glenohumeral internal rotation on the skillful side compared to the other limb. This is a characteristic alteration of overhead sports. “The main content of non-surgical treatment of GIRD patients is still posterior capsule stretching. A comprehensive treatment plan should also focus on the entire dynamic chain, including the lower limbs, core, and shoulder bones. For symptomatic throwers who cannot undergo extensive non-surgical treatment, shoulder arthroscopy can be performed. It is important to realise that not all patients with GIRD can be diagnosed with internal impingement.”  Michael B Rose and Thomas Noonan (2018). To conclude this article we share some conclusions: ·      A retraction of the posterior capsule could be a risk factor for developing rotator cuff friction syndromes. ·       Dysfunction of the scapulohumeral rhythm, either due to poor location, or an altered scapular movement, can result in a dysfunction in the scapulohumeral joint and the consequent increase in the risk of injury   What has been developed so far can serve as a starting point in the analysis of possible treatment approaches for impingement injuries or subacromial friction syndrome. This represents the irritation and wear generated by friction in the structures below the acromion and related to them.                               References ·      Kibler WB, Kuhn JE, Wilk K, et al. The disabled throwing shoulder: spectrum of pathology – 10-year update. Arthroscopy. 2013;29(1):141–161. e126. ·      Burkhart SS, Morgan CD, Kibler WB. The disabled throwing shoulder: spectrum of pathology – part I: pathoanatomy and biomechanics. Arthroscopy. 2003;19(4):404–420. ·      Kibler WB, Sciascia A, Thomas SJ. Glenohumeral internal rotation deficit: pathogenesis and response to acute throwing. Sports Med Arthrosc Rev. 2012;20(1):34–38. ·      Ken Yamaguchiand col. Glenohumeral motion in patients with rotator cuff tears: A comparison of asymptomatic and symptomatic shoulders. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Volume 9, Issue 1, January–February 2000. ·      Paula M Ludewig and Thomas M Cook. Alterations in Shoulder Kinematics and Associated Muscle Activity in People With Symptoms of Shoulder Impingement. Physical Therapy March 2000. ·      Struyf, F., Scapular positioning and movement in unimpaired shoulders, shoulder impingement syndrome, and glenohumeral instability, Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in sports, jrg20, nr3, 2011, p352. ·      Rundquist P, Anderson DD, Guanche CA, et al. Shoulder kinematics in subjects with frozen shoulder. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2003; 84:1473–1479. ·      Codman EA: The Shoulder,Boston: G.Miller & Company,1934. ·      Hosseinimehr, Seyed Hossein & Anbarian, Mehrdad. (2020). The effects of activities related to sports on scapular resting position and scapulohumeral rhythm ratio. Sport Sciences for Health. 16. 10.1007/s11332-020-00647-1.

Sports Physiotherapy scope to treat and prevent baseball injuries.   On some occasions, there are game situations where the professional baseball players suffer a muscle injury or slight pain, due to impacts/ trauma with other players, wild pitches (when the batter is hit by a ball thrown by the pitcher) or collisions with fences, etc. Sports physiotherapists / physical therapists / sports massage specialists, who work with the teams, must always be very attentive to any situation. They are the specialists in their area and responsible for the physical health of the players, but the most important thing is that they must always keep the manager and pitching coach posted of the physical condition of the players and pitchers. Cricket is also known as a sport that has similar strains injuries to baseball due to its very similar body movement patterns across game situations i.e. hamstring strains can be the result of many different actions like running between wickets, fast bowling. In general, hamstring strains are yielded by rapid direction changes and “out of the blue” movements. Cricket players are predisposed to sustain strains owing to the fact that they are standing still for a long time before sprinting, and in other positions the strains are caused as a result of overuse. “According to stats acute-on-chronic rated 16% to 22.8%, on the other hand, chronic injuries accounted 8% to 22%, but acute ones are the most common reaching 64% up to 76%. The most frequent injury in modern cricket is hamstring strain, and the most serious is the stress fracture of the lumbar spine in young fast bowlers.” Dinshaw N Pardiwala et la (2018).   During the baseball season there are a certain number of injuries, which, treated properly and on time, are quickly eliminated. There is an invariable rule that must be followed when these appear. If the injury is of a minor nature and the sports physiotherapist, coach or manager is qualified to treat it, they must do so and, if not, the injured elite baseball player / big leaguer must be onward referral to a specialist physician. My sports injury clinic is a rehab Centre located in Manchester city which offers high-end sports massages treatment options and allows every individual live pain / limitations free. In this article you are about to find every baseball related injury and how physical therapy / manual therapy / sports massages help to deal with them and avoid them.   What are the baseball positions that most predispose to a high incidence rate of suffering an injury? - How often do baseball related injuries occur?   “Qualifying criteria of the study, to be a pro baseball player in the Major Leagues (MLB), the American sport journal of sports medicine reported that it was observed that the players’ average put on the DL (it means disabled list) was high reaching a figure of 438.9 per each year/ season. The results of the study showed that of every 1000 (AE) athlete exposures, 3,61 of them got injured and were included on the list. There was not any variance between (NL) national league and the (AL) American league regarding injury rate. Statistically, the overhead throwing positions as Pitchers were more prone to suffer injuries obtaining a concurrence rate of 34% comparing field players. Also, it was found that upper body injuries represented a figure of 51.4% while lower limb injuries reported 30.06%. Spine and core muscle tissue injuries estimated for 11.7%, and other injuries and diseases represented 6.3% of the total number of the incoming injured players on the list. Overall, 55.6 days was the average of the players within that list.” Issued by Matthew Posner et la (2011).     The different types of injuries and the correct way to treat them will be described below, what are those kinds of injuries?   ·      Muscle aches; improve your physical condition, start the work from low to high and increase it as your body feels able to do it with more intensity. Rest, heat treatments and sports massages are advised, as the case may be. The player must take the heat treatment and sports massages methodically, but never without stopping training, although decreasing the intensity of the work, while the muscular pains last. “The repeated throwing and hitting moving patterns in baseball put mechanical stress on the lumbar spine, which may yield into (LBP) low back pain. A current finding displayed that more of 70 percent of abdominal muscle core strains take place on the opposite side of the dominant pitching side. Numerous stabilisation schemes and core stretching programs turned out to be effective to treat LBP reaching up to 80% of success i.e. it’s essential to know that these kinds of rehabilitation treatments must be performed by qualified sports massage practitioners / physical therapy clinicians / competent and responsible physiotherapists.” Stated by Joseph G. Wasser et la (2017).   ·      Throwing arm pain; rest is the best medicine, accompanied by heat treatments in any form: diathermy, hot packs, sports massages, etc. Maintaining the treatment until the pain disappears completely. Rest should only be for the throwing arm, because any attempt to work on the arm will aggravate the injury. Bursitis, rotor and shoulder muscle injuries, in addition to elbow pain (Tommy John injury), should be treated by a specialist doctor, since they are serious injuries, cause a lot of pain, they demand special care and at the end surgical procedures is the best management option.   “Baseball pitchers’ arm injuries are common atevery tier of the sportdue to the inclusion of professional pitchers on the handicapped list, an estimated annual loss record of $500 million. Moreover, throwing arm injuries in baseball reported to be almost 50% of all kinds of disabilities in the big show, 25% of the whole throwing injuries were arranged as grave in college athletes”  Cristine E. Agresta et  la (2019).   “According to reports, four professional pitchers suffer from resistant shoulder or bursa bursitis and require surgical removal of the thickened bursae. The average duration of symptoms before the surgery approach was 18.8 months. Conservative treatments include shoulder exercises, rest, deep tissue massages, manual therapy, NSAIDs, sports physiotherapy and cortisone jab. These were not enough to relieve pain and solve the bursitis problems so non-conservative process had to be involved.  Resistant scapular bursitis should be surgically removed.”  By D J Sisto, F W Jobe.   “The recovery time for mild bursitis is nearly 14 - 21 days if it is treated with sports physiotherapy/ physical manual therapy and the recovery time for the surgical operation of this injury is approximately 48 - 54 days” Published by the official website of MLB.   ·      Charley horse; it is the tearing of the fibers of the muscular tissues, breaking of blood vessels, due to a violent contraction of one or more muscles. As soon as this injury is reported, the first thing to do is to make sure if it is truly a charley horse and if so, immediately proceed to an application of ice for thirty minutes to constrict the blood vessels and eliminate the possibility of an internal spillage of blood. Rubbing the ice on the damaged part eliminates the pain. After ice, any form of heat can be used. Gentle, slow, rhythmic massages / sports massages / sports physiotherapy lasting 15 to 20 minutes, together with rest, is what will help the player to recover completely. “Exercise related muscle cramps also known as charley horse is described as spasmodic, painful, and non-voluntary shrinkage of musculoskeletal tissue that happens immediately after the exercise / routine or during sporting competition. Stats displayed that there is a high evidence of incidence amongst elite athletes that play endurance sports.  Charley horse most efficient primary treatment methods are passive stretching indicated by sports physiotherapy and rest. The key to preventing Charley horse is to diminish premature muscle fatigue’s risk.” Pointed out by Malcolm Collins et la (2008).   ·      Other injuries, baseball players can sustain and present symptoms of diseases of a respiratory, lumbar, neurological, visual, allergic nature and infectious processes of the skin or feet, as well as with bone-type ailments. Neurological problems, body misalignment and muscle pain may be treated by sports physiotherapists perfectly. Conversely, in severe cases must be referred by the sports clinicians and authorised personnel, to a specialist doctor. “Superior labrum anteroposterior lesions, proximal humeral epiphysiolysis, rotator cuff dysfunction and glenohumeral instability are some common injuries stemmed by the practice of baseball in young athletes due to skeletal immaturity, inadequate of throwing arm movements, fatigue and overuse.”  Brian J Krabak and Jason L Zaremski (2012).     Can truly physical therapy / sports massages / manual therapy assessment and treatment procedures provide relief in baseball related injuries / disabilities recovery?   “Baseball players who exhibit insufficient shoulder range of motion (ROM) have an increased risk of arm injuries. As a matter of fact, there is a paucity of evidence what the best treatment choice for this injury is in order to allow the shoulder’s range of motion be wholly competence, so, here it’s the thing.   What’s the relevancy of stretching and manual therapy / sports physiotherapy in baseball?    Compared with stretching alone, the manual therapy alongside self-stretching function meaningfully minimise the risk factors of ROM for baseball players with limited arm motion. Other manual therapy’s benefits are that sports manual therapy can support to play down ROM deficiency in clinical scenarios where stretching has not been effective at all.” Ellen Shanley et la (2017).     “Repeated overhead throws place huge demands on the shoulder joints of overhead throwing athletes. Therapist practitioners, sports clinicians, sports physiotherapists, manual therapy practitioners and medical staff are responsible for steadiness and mobility stabilisation to maximise and achieve the required physical performance.” Cited from the study of Omidreza Jalali et la (2018).         REFERENCES ·       Posner M, Cameron KL, Wolf JM, Belmont PJ Jr, Owens BD. Epidemiology of Major League Baseball injuries. Am J Sports Med. 2011 Aug;39(8):1676-80. doi: 10.1177/0363546511411700. Epub 2011 Jun 27. PMID: 21709023. ·       Wasser JG, Zaremski JL, Herman DC, Vincent HK. Assessment and rehabilitation of chronic low back pain in baseball: part II. Res Sports Med. 2017;25(2):231-243. doi:10.1080/15438627.2017.1282362. ·       Wasser, Joseph G et al. “Assessment and rehabilitation of chronic low back pain in baseball: part II.” Research in sports medicine (Print) vol. 25,2 (2017): 231-243. doi:10.1080/15438627.2017.1282362. ·       Agresta CE, Krieg K, Freehill MT. 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HOW TO PERFORM A REMARKABLE GOLF: KEYS TO A TOP ELITE PERFORMANCEEven though golf is considered as a non-high-impact sport, it can cause a variety of injuries. A wide array of golf related injuries are yielded by overuse/ monotonous movements/  poor golf swing techniques / mechanics. Most common golfing injuries are experienced in the lumbar back area, in others common injured zones by bad practices of golf basics are included shoulder, elbow, hand and wrist. It is extremely important to take into account and know how to perform a quality golf swing, so in this way not give away any type of advantages at the time of competition, whether elite competition or beginner/ amateur practice. In this MY SPORTS INJURY CLINIC blog post you will allow yourself to dig out everything you need to know about. MY SPORTS INJURY CLINIC GOLF INJURIES AND RGIHT WAY TO MAKE A GLOF SWING - FEMALE GOLF COMPETITION LOWER BACK PAIN - HOW MY SPORT INJURY IN MANCHESTER CITY CAN HELP TO ANY GOLF INJURY RECOVERY  “When there are injuries produced by golf practice hardly ever they are given the same acknowledgment as contact sports, combat sport. Nevertheless, golfing injuries are befallen more frequently than you thought. A scientific research was carried out where the aim was to review the profile of the golf female players’ discomforts. A statistic of five hundred twenty two (522) female golf practitioners were included in the study where (35,2%) of them presented having experienced an injury due to practice golf within a period of time of twelve months before the Women's Pennant Competition in Victoria, Australia. It was indicated lower back as the most frequent injured zone and strains were pointed out as the most common source of injuries representing a figure of 67, 9%. Around of 184 injuries informed 154 of them were treated by a health care professional provider. Likewise, it turned out that sports physicians / physiotherapists / physical sports clinicians were the most consulted and sought after to handle these kinds of injuries.Statistically 69, 7 % of the golfers could not be performing in their competitions properly due to the injuries causing competition games and practices to be missed, reaching up to an amount of 78, 9% of affected performance”. As per A J Fradkin et la (2005). [RH2]  Muscle Strains & Back Pain - What are the treatment options? Physical therapy in Manchester City - Book an appointment at MY SPORT INJURYBack Strains Injuries - How can sports therapy be beneficial to fix strains? MY sports injury clinic based on Manchester City Centre“Pitcher’s elbow, golfer’s elbow or medial epicondylitis is a regular tendinopathy which is yielded by overload/ repetitive movements of the elbow area, also known as repetitive strain injury (RSI). It could be produced by playing American football, baseball, golf and tennis and many other sports where a racquet is required. The medial epicondylitis is way less frequent than the lateral one. Thus, it comprises a number of 10% to 20% of the whole epicondylitis injuries. In accordance of the research the occurrence is 0, 4% amongst of global population i.e. is not a common injury, Physical therapy is mainstay management approach which seeks to relieve patients’ pain and avoids surgical intervention. Considering the non-conservative treatment in serious golfer elbow injuries, both treatments conservative and surgical have proven effectiveness. ” Kimberly Kaiser and John Kiel (2020). You already know that the movement we make to hit the ball when making the stroke is called swing. If you are starting to play golf as a past time, you have wondered more than once how to make a good swing. Although practice on the ground is essential, we are going to explain some keys to you regarding the swing. My sports injury clinic located in Manchester city recommends you to follow the guidelines below.   Before we get down to work we must not forget that what you want to achieve with the swing is to maximise the speed of the clubhead at the moment of hitting the ball to reach the maximum distance and making use of a good alignment of the body is also key as if you don’t control your body you will be spraying ball to any course except for the targeting one wanted for the golfer. Stages of golf swing / Thoracic vector in golf coordination / Essentials for the ball contact in golf by MY SPORT INJURY CLINIC “In this review it was highlighted that there were three frameworks and they were used to calculate the horizontal plane alignment of the upper body; cardan angles, chest vector and the last one is inter acromion vector. Then, it used the intra-class correlation and 95% agreement to limit the agreement between the evaluation methods. Outcomes found displayed that thorax/ chest vector can be employed to give precise estimation of thoracic alignment in every phase of the swing.” Published by C E Milner, T Vernon and J S Wheat (2007). Learn how to get a good upper body alignment posture while practicing golf - MY SPORT INJURY CLINIC RECOMMENDS THESE STEPS. An outstanding swing will depend a lot on our position (stance / good alignment) and on how we hold the club (grip), which must be done by keeping the shaft as close as possible to the base of the fingers. What is the correct position during the swing performance? The first thing you have to know to make a swing is that to have a good position we must open our legs to the width of the hips. Just like the photo below. Proper stance in golf swing / Correct posture during ball contact in golf sporting events / My sport injury advices. If we do not adopt the necessary techniques to make a swing when we practice golf, it is very likely that we will get an injury. “The prevalence showed in the study was that golf players linked with lesions in the lower back area varies from 15 % (fifteen percent) up to 34% (thirty four percent) in non-professional golf players, on the other hand, a figure of 22% (twenty percent) up to 24% (twenty four percent) in professional/ elite golf practitioners. Overall, the incidence within male golfers group is 25% and it can reach up to 35%” meanwhile within female golfers group is 22% and it can encompass up to 27%.” Cited from the research made by  Andrew J. McHardy et la (2007). We bend slightly from the hips forward and bend our knees. The arms must have width so that they remain straight during the blow. The ball must be in the centre, but slightly displaced to the left, although it will depend on the chosen club. As we mentioned the knee is essential to perform a good stance, but, Can I injure my knee while playing golf? “The incidence of sustaining knee injuries in professional golf athletes and amateur golf ones is ranging from 3% to 18%, and the assessment measure on skill level or gender is not evident. Although, older golfers presented higher risk of having knee injuries” Research issued by Matthew L. Baker et la (2017) How to start off a good swing. You must be aware that the first part of the swing begins by separating the head of the club from the ball. You have to do it gently and with your arms outstretched. The movement must end with the stick over the shoulder and parallel to the ground. “In short, the injuries of professional golfers are usually linked to their swings, According to reports, various acute and chronic injuries include, median neuropathy, ulnar nerve neuropathy, wrist fractures, eye injuries, skin rashes and tendinitis.  Repetitive swings cause the most damage to men and women; areas such as the lower back, left hand and left wrist get injured commonly, collecting an average of two injuries for every professional golfer. ” Study named as the price golf players have to pay by Terence J Gioe and John R McCarroll (1982). Wrist Pain - Wrist injury - Wrist injury fitter golfers - Tendinitis in professional golfers - What do i need to do to treat it? Sports therapy / Physical therapy recovery   Golf Wrist Injuries and Hand Physiotherapy in Manchester city sports therapy centre. Can physical therapy / spinal manipulation improve my swing performance? “Comparing muscle stretching alone to chiropractic therapy related to muscle stretching looks like it is tied in to the improvement of golfers' full swing performance i.e. spinal manipulation / physical therapy will give better results than a solo stretching workout” Soraya M.V. Costa and others (2009).[RH3]  What is the right way to hit the golf ball? Once this movement is finished, we move on to the change of direction of the swing which we are going to hit the ball. The lowering of the stick begins with a hip movement which we reverse the turn of our body while lowering the head of the stick. This movement must be done with controlled force. When we hit the ball, far from finishing the swing, we must continue with the movement. How to finish your golf swing smoothly. Given the movement we have made previously and the force which we have hit the ball, it will be difficult for us to stop. So we continue to slow down little by little. The golf club will continue to draw an arc around our body. When this movement ends, the club should be above our head. To make a good swing it is necessary to practice and have an expert player who teaches you that is vital to achieve it. Most common golf injuries / Knee injury / Lower back pain in golf players / What the experts of My Sport Injury Clinic in Manchester City think References ·       Fradkin AJ, Cameron PA, Gabbe BJ. Golf injuries--common and potentially avoidable. J Sci Med Sport. 2005 Jun;8(2):163-70. doi: 10.1016/s1440-2440(05)80007-6. PMID: 16075776.   ·       Wheat JS, Vernon T, Milner CE. The measurement of upper body alignment during the golf drive. J Sports Sci. 2007 May;25(7):749-55. doi: 10.1080/02640410601113213. PMID: 17454543.   ·       McHardy A., Pollard H., Luo K. Golf injuries: a review of the literature. Sports Med. 2006;36:171–187.     ·       McHardy A., Pollard H. Lower back pain in golfers: a review. 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THE MAGNITUDE OF A GOOD POSTURE: THE NEW RULES OF POSTURE WORK FROM HOME Keeping a healthy posture during daily occupations not just helps to put a stop to waist, back and neck pain but helps out to avoid these issues from getting worse over time as well. “Studies have confirmed that optimisation in posture cognisance are lengthwise tied in to the fact of easing patients pain/ ache particularly patients with pain located over shoulder and spinal region” Cited from Postural consciousness and the connections to soreness of Holger Cramer et la (2018). WHAT A GOOD POSTURE IMPLIES? Although we often think that posture has to do only with the position of the back in relation to the support of the head, actually posture is the position in which we support our body while standing, sitting or lying down. Good posture is the correct alignment of the body parts supported by correct breathing and muscle contraction that helps to keep the spine in line. “State of the art rehab-science has pronounced according to the investigations that it’s noticed that breathing workout possesses a transcendent sway in the steadiness and the competence of move of the spine on patients with lumbar unsteadiness who have changed their breathing methods and in general body posture. In the face of the impact of breathing on mental and physical healthiness it is necessary to conduct continuous clinical research about breathing in patients with abundant persistent musculoskeletal conditions” Byoung Kwon Lee et la (2018). Usually we do not worry about having a normal posture; this is the direct work of certain muscles that act without us having to think about it directly. Various muscle groups; mainly the postural muscles, they are critically important to maintain good posture. While ligaments help to hold the skeleton together, these postural muscles, by working properly, prevent the forces of gravity from pulling us forward. Postural muscles keep up our balance during movement and posture as well. “In the medical observation, convalescent individuals who experience long-standing back pain in general perform extra movements to make up to and hold up posture and equilibrium of the spine under outer loads. The countervailing gestures not just impair the waist area but the neck, shoulder and sternum zones as well. At the same time, the increase in contractility and muscle strength can reduce abdominal pain, and stabiliSe the function in daily life by improving trunk muscle strength and core muscles. The repercussion of the outcomes prove that the throughput of forced breathing practices for patients sustaining low back pain with the need of up and running enhancement and spinal steadiness i.e. they showed that this physical therapy can effectively improve trunk stability and occupation of daily living in chronic LBP patients the stabilisation therapy schedule was executed for about a month and a half for a period of 45 minutes twice a week. ” Chul Ki et la (2016). HOW CAN A PROPER POSTURE BE WORTHWHILE? It initially helps us stand, walk, sit, and lie down in positions that put the least effort by supporting the muscles and ligaments during movement and weight-bearing activities. Proper posture gives us a hand in order to keep our joints and bones in the spot on alignment thereby our muscles perform correctly, reducing atypical wear and tear on joint surfaces that could ensue into degenerative arthritis and joint pain. WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS OF WRONG POSTURE? Poor posture can lead to excessive tension in our postural muscles and can even cause them to relax, when they are held in certain positions for long periods of time the immediate result can be to develop intense back pain, the more the postural muscles weaken, the body will be more prone to get injured and back pain. The most common factors that contribute to poor posture are weakness of postural muscles, overweight, stress, anxiety, gestation process, high-heeled footwear and irregularly tight muscles, as well as mistaken work posture. CAN I CORRECT MY OWN POSTURE ? Certainly yes, however, long-lasting postural problems will usually take longer to rectify as the joints have often adapted to your poor posture for a long time. The first step is to become aware of your own posture and to know which posture is correct. Once you have learned that you have poor posture, it is necessary to re-educate the brain to make it aware and be willing to involve a lot of practice in order to make a significant change. For these and many more reasons it is imperative to seek professional assistance like the one we feature at MY SPORT INJURY & physiotherapy clinic in Manchester which offers high–ends Manual therapy techniques and the guidance you need that will allow you to set you free pains and impairment you’ve been suffering from. It is highly recommended to take a yoga class, any type is good because all yoga classes aim to motivate the body's own function supported by breathing, each time this discipline is practiced, and this will be a reminder of the work that your body is able to return to a healthy posture. HOW CAN YOGA HELP TO IMPROVE BREATHING? – IS PRANAYAMA BENEFICIAL? Pranayama, or techniques for learning to breathe properly, has innumerable benefits: ·      It increases lung capacity, so the lungs can get the air they need in fewer breaths, unlike people who cannot take deep breaths, and have complications derived from it. ·      You have more stamina to perform physical efforts. Observe people who breathe badly. They get tired quickly with little effort, such as walking up stairs. “After the implementations of pranayama yoga physical therapy sessions, solely reached a figure 33% of the evaluated individuals belonging to the experimental group met a high evidence of anxiety before evaluation, and this proportion was almost twice that of the checkpoint group obtaining 66.7%. Pranayama has an air of being a positive method on test performance and test anxiety, for both elite athletes and regular students.”Azadeh Nemati (2013).   ·      Generates tranquility and peace of mind. A slow and sufficient breathing is the natural state of the body, without tension, which also causes fatigue and mental fatigue. ·      Revitalizes the body. After exercising, you regain a normal heart and breathing rate. For what is this? Because you need less air than you've been using. Therefore, if your lung capacity increases, you feel better and more willing to move, go out for a walk, do physical exercise, etc. ·      Slow, deep breathing reduces the strain on the heart, which becomes more efficient and strong, works better, and lasts longer. ·      In a moment of stress or anxiety, it manages to reduce it considerably and even eliminate it. Another option is to consult a chiropractic practitioner / physical therapist / chiro clinician; they have spinal alignment techniques that can help you obtain the correct posture, including the recommendation of exercises to strengthen the main postural muscles. A chiropractic doctor can help you choose appropriate postures during your activities, helping to reduce any risk of injury. “Given the moderate evidence from studies, it is indicated that chiropractic management for lower back pain is as effective as physical therapy. There was little evidence in which chiropractic treatment was compared with medical care and physiotherapies in which it is indicated that these approaches and management have the same conclusion, there was not an outstanding difference in terms of the results obtained after the treatment of different injuries sports” Marc-André Blanchette et la (2016). Only few people have a real understanding of the importance and necessity of good posture. Thinking of involving time and effort in something that we consider we have earned and free as posture can be a mistake, because sooner or later the inevitable consequence of back pain will appear and the more damaged our body is, the more difficult it will be to restore it. 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DRY NEEDLING VERSUS ACUPUNCTURE While in acupuncture the needles are applied at certain points that are located in meridians, which do not have to be close to the injured area, in dry needling the needle is applied directly to the trigger point. Both are invasive methods used to treat pain disorders and can be used for myofascial trigger points. The two methods use similar needles that pierce the patient's skin and both dry needling and acupuncture therapies have proven to be very useful in clinical practice. “Some studies showed some low – quality to medium-quality evidences that dry needling therapy sessions carrying out by a professional physical therapy practitioner is way more efficient than sham dry needling, no treatments, and other treatment alternatives for relieving aches and getting a better pressure of pain threshold in convalescent patients exhibiting musculoskeletal soreness within a follow-up of eighty four days.” Eric Gattie et la (2017)“In case of suffering pain located in the lower back there are researches that displayed that acupuncture solo treatment tenders better outcomes i.e. specifically giving a short- term ache relief comparing to no treatment choices and acupuncture plus other management approaches" Stated by Lizhou Liu et la (2015)IS DRY NEEDLING AS A PHYSICAL THERAPY TREATMENT OPTION? Dry needling is an innovative physiotherapeutic technique that uses acupuncture needles to treat certain ailments, especially myofascial pain syndrome, but its similarity to acupuncture ends here, these two techniques should not be confused. It is defined as a semi-invasive technique because the needles penetrate the skin in search of the trigger point which is the cause of myofascial pain in order to press it, deactivate it and end the pain. To find it, the stimulation, comprehension, contraction, stretching, of the muscle is vital, since if pain occurs this suggests that there is a trigger point.Lin liu et la (2015) pointed out that “In the short and medium term, dry acupuncture physical therapy method is recommended and suggested to reduce MTrP (Myofascial trigger point) pain found out in neck and shoulders areas, but in the medium term, wet acupuncture is observed to be more effective than dry acupuncture in reducing MTrP pain in the neck and shoulders.” To understand exactly what dry needling is for, we must delve into myofascial pain syndrome and, for this, we must define its causes; trigger points. Trigger points are areas of the muscle that are weak and with great sensitivity to palpation. They occur when the sarcomeres (areas of the muscle fibers where the muscle contracts) are permanently contracted by the continuous release of acetylcholine, which prevents the relaxation of the fibers and decreases blood flow.“Acupuncture and how beneficial it is, for a one-month period of intense competition for four international women's volleyball players. Perform dry acupuncture of the shoulder and brachial muscles. Evaluate the range of motion, intensity, and pain before and after treatment, and perform functional evaluation of pain immediately after competition and overhead activities. All scores improved after treatment and athletes were able to continue their daily activities. Previous studies have shown that myofascial trigger points may cause significant functional weakness and reduced range of motion, accompanied by pain. Trigger point dry acupuncture has successfully treated athletes with myofascial pain and impingement symptoms, but it only improved subjectively, not during the competition phase. It can help maintain the balance and strength of the rotator cuff, decreasing further pain and injury.” Nichola J Osborne and Ian T Gatt (2015).Trigger points can be caused by many different causes, practicing combat/contact sports, repetitive movements, tackles, cold currents that directly affect the muscle, keeping the muscle in a shortened position for a long time, blows, injections, etc. There are many types of trigger points: Active: Always painful, they respond to pressure with local spasms. Latent: It only hurts when palpating. Core: Located near the center of the muscle fiber. Key: It is responsible for the activation of one or more trigger points. Satellite: Activated by the key trigger point. Primary: It is activated by a repetitive movement, acute or chronic overload; it does not mediate another muscle in the activation.WHAT ARE THE INDICATORS FOR DRY NEEDLING?The indications to perform the Dry Needle are multiple and varied, always remember to attend to health care premises where you’ll find the professional practitioners like physical therapists, sports massage clinicians and others to carry on your Dry needling treatment  under maneuvers backed up and warranted by science, the most frequent are: Patients with any shoulder pathology. For example: 1.    Frozen shoulder. 2.    Hemiparesis. 3.    Subacromial syndrome (inflammation of the shoulder muscles, it means of the rotator cuff). ·     When there are muscle problems.· Low back pain such as sciatica. ·Radiculopathies and neck pain. ·Pain due to whiplash.·When there is hip pain. ·When there is knee pain. ·Plantar fasciitis (inflammation of the fascia of the foot, the pain is located in the sole of the foot).“A steroid jab can relieve plantar pain swiftly, but dry needling can feature more above standard outcomes in patients presenting plantar fasciitis in the long term.” Contrast between dry needling treatment and steroid injection by Shirvan Rastegar et la (2018). ·Tendinopathies, such as Tennis Elbow or Golfer's Elbow, that is to say any type of tendinitis. “In fact, a recent study found that 80% of patients with elbow extensor (tennis elbow) tendinitis had excellent results after using dry needling. Similarly, 72% of patients with patellar (knee) tendinitis had great to excellent results after using dry needling” ·It is also indicated in some headaches and migraines. ·Fibromyalgia. ·Joint pain in general.WHAT IS A PHYSICAL THERAPY ACUPUNCTURE SESSION TREATMENT? Acupuncture is made up of thrusting very thin needles into the skin at cautious and strategic zones over the human body. Acupuncture, a key component of traditional Chinese medicine, is frequently used to treat pain from practicing sports. Its use is increasingly common to improve general well-being, for example, to manage stress. “According to the outcomes of every case report, it was confirmed that acupuncture was used to treat distinct types of sports injuries that elite athletes experience. Acupuncture can help relieve short-term pain and recover from dysfunction and is used as a very useful non-surgical and non-invasive treatment for sports injuries such as acetabular hit, lateral meniscus rupture, sports hernia and ganglion cysts. In addition, acupuncture has been suggested as a treatment method worth trying for conditions such as muscle aches and delayed-onset muscle soreness.” Ji-Won Lee et la (2020).WHAT ARE THE INDICATIONS FOR ACUPUNCTURE? The indications to perform an acupuncture treatment are not only for sports injuries, it can also be performed for different conditions, pathologies, ailments, muscle aches and others, such as: “The entire number of athletes taken into account within the evaluation is 211, of which 119 (56.4%) are men. The age of the athletes is 8 to 77 years the average is 24.8 yo. Among 211 sports injuries within sports like basketball, football, golf, running, ice hockey, track and field, swimming, etc. Musculoskeletal system and connective tissue diseases scored for the highest proportion of the main symptoms reported in each case report/series 46.4%. The most injured parts were knees (medial collateral ligament injury (19 cases), knee jumping (8 cases), meniscus injury (1 case)), followed by elbows, tendinopathies, and shoulders (rotator cuff injury - 2 cases). In addition, studies on various musculoskeletal diseases are reported, including tendon syndrome with chronic pain in multiple body parts (22 cases).” Ji-Won Lee et la (2020). ·      Respiratory and pulmonary disorders. ·      Respiratory diseases. ·      Digestive and intestinal disorders ·      Eye, ear, mouth and throat diseases. ·      Gynecological disorders, menstrual pain. ·      Joint diseases and pain. ·      Neurological disorders.·      Sudden acute disorders. ·      Skin diseases. ·      Urinary and reproductive disorders. ·      Treatment to stop smoking. ·      Weight loss treatment. ·      Treatment for stress, respiratory and lung disorders.“Based on the data collected from ten fortuitous trials showed that there is evidence where, needle treatment is an efficacious method to treat pain and physical dysfunction linked to knee osteoarthritis. There is insufficient evidence to show whether acupuncture affects other factors related to knee arthritis” Terry Kit Selfe et la (2008).“There was an investigation where it was vouched that acupuncture keeps to initiate the production of BDNF (Brain derived neurotrophic factor), and the enhancement of TrkB (tropomyosin receptor kinase B) expression activates downstream signal transduction pathways to restore neurological deficits, thereby providing more molecular mechanisms for understanding traditional acupuncture therapy.” Xiaohong Li et la (2017).REFERENCE   ·       Kochanek P. M., Clark R. S. B. Traumatic brain injury research highlights in 2015. The Lancet Neurology. 2016;15(1):13–15. doi: 10.1016/S1474-4422(15)00339-7.   ·       Kline A. E., Leary J. B., Radabaugh H. L., Cheng J. P., Bondi C. O. Combination therapies for neurobehavioral and cognitive recovery after experimental traumatic brain injury: is more better? 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MMA or Mixed Martial Arts is the fusion of different styles of traditional martial arts. The best aspects of disciplines such as kickboxing, boxing, wrestling, muay thai, Brazilian jiu jitsu, karate and judo, mixed all in one to form an effective and complete fighting style, where two mixed martial arts professional athletes face each other in a cage under right rules that protect them from severe damage, but at the same time allow so much action that they have made MMA the fastest growing unarmed combat sport worldwide. Radio Salil et la (2013) pointed out that “90% of injuries are yield by training itself, which is one of the prime conclusions of the study carried out on sports injuries, their prevention and recovery. According to this study, the most affected zones by lesions are the knee, thigh and ankle.”IS THERE ANY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN UFC and MMA? UFC is the abbreviation of Ultimate Fighting Championship, the main organization of MMA in the world, created in the United States. The popularity of this organization is what has made people relate directly to the sport. “A study of 9 weight divisions of UFC was made, in which it there were 291 injuries over 285 fights i.e. the injury average of athletic exposure was 51 per 100 fighters/ athletes. Males fighters (fifty-four injuries per one- hundred athletic exposures) had a higher average of suffering an injury than female ones” Stated out by Joseph A. Abboud et al (2018).WHY IS PHYSICAL THERAPY SO VITAL DURING PRE AND POST TRAINING / COMPETITION? The risks of not following preventive protocols can lead to problems such as muscle inflammation or rupture, delayed muscle damage, or fibrillar micro tears. For this reason, the work performed by the sports physiotherapist / physical therapy specialist in Manchester city in the pre and post training phase allows the prevention of muscle injuries and optimal muscle recovery. As part of these prevention assignments, MY Sports Injury | Manchester injury specialists recommend applying a topical anti-inflammatory before and after sports activity, because thanks to its heat effect, it helps to prepare the muscles and joints. WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON INJURIES IN MARTIAL ARTS? Martial arts can lead to a wide variety of injuries. The type of injury often depends on the particular martial art form of being performed. Many forms of martial arts are non-contact and are characterised by overuse injuries. Contact martial arts vary widely in their techniques, standards, and protective equipment and these factors affect the type and rates of injury. “A figure of 55 martial arts practitioners with an age average (18-39 years) was included in the research that showed 207 injuries, in which high belt ranks had significantly fewer injuries compared to low belt ranks and Amateur fighters showed fewer severe injuries than Professional fighters. Most frequent parts of the body impaired were face, neck and head obtaining 38, 2% of prevalence, in second place was found the lower limbs 30, 4 % of recurrence, upper limbs 22, 7% of incidence, trunk region 8, 2 per cent and groin area presented 0, 5 per cent.  Injuries in specific areas such as toe, nose and shoulder displayed to be the most common with 6, 3% all of them. Contusions with 29, 4% continued by strains with 16, 2% of prevalence, next, sprains with 14, 9% of frequency and finally abrasions 10, 1%, they were the most frequent injuries found in the study” Lt. Charles E. Rainey (2009).THE MOST FREQUENT INJURIES IN CONTACT MARTIAL ARTS. Concussion; common symptoms of concussion include headache, dizziness, nausea, balance problems, concentration difficulties, and memory problems. Martial arts that use kicks and blows to the head are more prone to causing concussions.   Face / eyes / ear / nose; kicking or punching can result in minor injuries such as cuts, bruises and lacerations. These types of injuries can be minimized by selecting the martial arts style, coupled with proper training and the correct use of protective equipment.   Neck; minor neck injuries, such as bruises and abrasions, are the most common. However, some forms of martial arts, such as jiu-jitsu, judo, and mixed martial arts, do allow the choking techniques that can result in loss of consciousness. It is important to understand the risks of different forms of martial arts and always train under proper supervision.   Extremities; limb injuries include cuts, bruises, sprains, and strains. Joint fractures and dislocations are less common, but can occur, particularly in styles that use joint locking techniques.“The injuries mainly occurred in MMA are muscle contusions. In Judo, Karate, Taekwondo, Aikido, Fight, muscle contusion is the main sports injury. After monitoring more than 5000 competitors, 65% of them have suffered a muscle contusion. Being this the cause that is repeated the most times regardless of the category or gender of the competitors.”“Throughout the course of 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games within judo/ martial arts matches, it was observed that the average number of sports injuries due to the practice of martial arts was about 11% i.e. musculoskeletal contusions, tears, cramps and sprains represented the most frequent injuries usually affecting shoulders, fingers and the knee” Gerhard Ruedl et al (2013).“Throughout the course of 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games within judo/ martial arts matches, it was observed that the average number of sports injuries due to the practice of martial arts was about 11% i.e. musculoskeletal contusions, tears, cramps and sprains represented the most frequent injuries usually affecting shoulders, fingers and the knee” Gerhard Ruedl et al (2013).Muscle injuries can be classified according to many factors: mechanism of production, time of evolution, location of the injury. LET’S CLASSIFY THEM ACCORDING TO THE PRODUCTION MECHANISM: Extrinsic (factors outside our body): muscle contusion. Intrinsic (factors related to our own movement): muscle tear, elongation, strain, muscle cramps. To know the extent of a muscle injury it is necessary to use diagnostic tests such as ultrasound or magnetic resonance imaging. Only through this type of test we can get to know how the tissue is. The recovery time will depend on the amount of muscle tissue that is affected, the place of production, age of the subject and the assistance of your health care provider in this case musculoskeletal clinicians / physical therapy practitioners. “Magnetic resonance imaging has been widely used to accurately assess and diagnose musculoskeletal injuries. MRI has been well received and accepted as a diagnostic method by trauma physicians and specialist physiotherapists due to its accuracy, emphasizing its use in conditions caused by accidents and sports-related injuries” Conveyed by A L Deutsch, J H Mink (1989). A term widely used in rehabilitation and one of the most frequent injuries in sports, we refer directly to the musculoskeletal system, since this is where these common injuries occur. Within sports we are subjected to a lot of impact, jumps, changes of direction, over efforts, which together can cause the muscle to begin to damage, generating adhesions at the muscular level. But when the intensity exceeds the limits of resistance at the muscular level, inflammation or muscle contusion occurs, generating a lot of inability to execute certain types of movements and in turn a lot of pain when pressing the damaged muscle, thus confirming a muscle contusion. HOW CAN PHYSIOTHERAPEUTIC MANAGEMENT ASSIST TO TREAT MUSCLE CONTUSION? The treatment is conservative since the athlete is asked to continue executing movement during the treatment as well as therapeutic isometric work; physical agents are applied to the injured area. Within this type of pathologies, the use of invasive techniques such as dry needling is recommended. Some of strategies and treatment choices during a physiotherapeutic / soft tissue therapy session to return to the prior level of proficiency are: Ice. Anti-inflammatory drugs. Interferential electrotherapy.  Laser therapy. Isometric exercise. Proprioceptive exercise. Dry Needling Acupuncture.“A huge variety of non-surgical strategies to treat acute and severe injuries and musculoskeletal disorders are utilised i.e. the main focus is to minimize and avoid future damage to the injured area, decrease edema and haemorrhage, ease spasm and pain, and encourage healing. 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There are an extensive number of elite athletes, amateur sports players and general population who have or suspect to have a herniated disc. In this article it will cover all the important matters about spine pain disc compression in various sports environments, and how Manual physical therapy approach can benefit.WHAT IS THE TRIGGER TO A HERNIATED DISC? A herniated disc is a disease in which part of the intervertebral disc goes over towards the root of the nerve and squeezes it. Usually due to wear, this can occur throughout on the spine, and can irritate any nearby nerve. Depending on the location of the herniated disc, it can cause weakness in a leg or arm, neurological deficit, numbness, pain, disability and intense discomfort. Gibson JA et la (2007) stated that “Lumbar disc prolapse (herniated disc / herniated disc) accounts for less than 5% of lower back problems, but is the most common cause of nerve root inflammation pain (sciatica).A comparative point of view between a normal disc anatomy structure and a herniated disc. In most cases, this pain resolves with conservative treatment without surgery. However, approximately 10% of them will require surgical intervention for their treatment. “The highest incidence rate of grown-up patients with herniated disc is up to thirty – fifty years, and a derivation of the herniated disc is lumbar herniation which is the most common reason for radiculopathies reaching a figure of up to 90%” Stated by Mohammad Reza Pourahmadi et la (2016).HOW OFTEN DO ATHLETES GET A HERNIATED DISC CONDITION? In the literature, football injuries predominantly affect the ankle, knee, thigh and calf muscles. The most common types of injuries are strains, sprains, and contusions. Although the prevalence of disc herniated condition in footballers is not that high comparing other injuries / performance deficits / pain and ailment sources amongst high impact sports. The published statistics of low back pain in athletes range from 1% to 30% and are influenced by the type of sport, gender, intensity and frequency of training, and technique. Back problems / injuries can also occur predominantly in the lumbar spine, which decrease or limit the quality of life of the athlete. “Professional Football Players of National Football league USA (NFL), specifically defensive and offensive ones are highly prone to suffer herniated disc located in the lumbar area” Kunal Shah (2018). “A herniated disc confirmed via MRI study displayed that the occurrence of this condition amongst pro beach volleyball players is 76 percent” Research made and released by Fabrice A. Kulling et la (2014)If the herniation is voluminous and compresses all the nerves it encounters, it can cause what is called a cauda equina or cauda equina syndrome, which is a surgical emergency. Assessment & diagnosis from a professional certified clinician / sports physiotherapist with high expertise and experience is compulsory in order to assess the herniated disc and obtain the follow-up steps to treat it in an early onset, the sooner the better!WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS PRODUCED BY HERNIATED DISCS, DEPENDING ON ITS ANATOMICAL LOCATION?   Depending on the level at which the hernia is, it determines where herniated discs will be causing affectations. There are some hernias that have contact with the sciatic nerve causing pain on the outer side of the leg or pain in the hip. Some lumbar hernias cause pain in the legs. Sometimes the problems go beyond pain, and a loss of sensation or tingling may appear and in more severe cases, paralysis in the foot or knee. Akshay Gadia et la (2018) pointed out on their study findings that “LDH presented in elite sports athletes obtains an outstanding clinical result following whether non-surgical management or operatively process, regardless the sports which the elite athlete performs” On the other hand, if the hernias are cervical the symptoms will show up as cervicalgia (pain in the upper extremities), from the arm to the fingers, tingling, pricking, loss of sensitivity or paralysis in either the upper limbs.DOES THE HERNIATED DISC ACTUALLY WEAR OFF ON ITS OWN? The appearance of these herniated discs is usually associated with physical effort, and it is essential to be conscious of that although this information may seem alarming but you have to know that the vast majority of herniated discs symptoms vanish on their own for a while but it doesn’t mean that the condition is healed, on the other hand more than 80% of herniated discs heal without surgery. “Around 30% of every elite athlete has experienced pain/ailments in the lower back during their pro sports career at least once” Abhay Nene et la (2018). MY SPORTS INJURY PHYSIOTHERAPY CLINIC IN MANCHESTER CITY provides an advanced physiotherapy set guidelines specially designed for back problems. The most important thing, even if it is physiotherapy, is to have a precise diagnosis and based on this fact. Then we know whether or not physiotherapy management is going to be appropriate for the patient in order to provide an optimal treatment approach.HOW CAN WE AVOID FROM HAVING A DISC HERNIATION?Do exercises, strengthening the trunk muscles stabilises and supports the spine.Maintain good posture, this reduces pressure on the spine and discs. Keep your back straight, primarily when you are sitting for extensive periods.Maintain a healthy weight; over-weight puts more pressure on the spine and discs, making them more susceptible to herniation. WHAT ARE TREATMENT OPTIONS INDICATED TO DISC HERNIATION? Above all a conservative treatment modifies routines to dodge movement that produces pain and stop from taking pain medication. It can reduce symptoms in most people within weeks or a few days. “Overall, the conservative approach of herniated disc condition management in elite athletes possesses an extraordinary rate of success having up to 90% and more” Affirmed by Kunal Shah, Akshay Gadia and Abhay Nene (2018). Ice and heat therapy to lighten pain. ·      Physical Therapy it helps to reduce the pressure laid on the nerve, physical therapists can show positions and exercises designed to minimise the pain of a herniated disc. Exercises and very slight stretching. NSAID medicine administration. Epidural injections.Deep tissue massages. Surgery is required in severe cases (microdiscectomy or lumbar fusion).Manipulation such as chiropractic. Serafin Leemann et la (2014) made a study of 148 individuals’ lumbar herniated disc confirmed via MRI producing back and sciatic nerve pain “79 of them were dealing with chronic LHD with an average duration longer than three months and the rest of them (37 patients) had this condition for less than 4 weeks duration at the beginning of the investigation, all the patients were being treated with chiropractic adjustments and customised care. 70% of the participants were having meaningful progress as regard as inability and pain after two weeks of non-operative treatment, later on three months 90% they were presenting sizeable amelioration.”WHAT SPINAL MANIPULATION CONSISTS? – CAN IT TRULY HELP TO THE PATIENTS TO RELIEVE THE PAIN? The prime aim of this particular procedure, also called as spinal manipulation, is to improve and increase spinal movement and enhance physical function. “You can improve the symptoms of functional disability and pain considerably from the herniated disc duly confirmed by the study of magnetic resonance by passing the five sessions of lumbar manipulation technique” Fahimeh Kamali et la (2018). HOW A HVLA MANIPULATION BENEFITS ME TO EASE DISC COMPRESSION PAIN? You might have found that high velocity and short amplitude manipulation techniques (HVLA) and mobilization techniques described by chiropractors, osteopaths and manual therapists, with the intention of generating a general effect in all tissues through the vascular system and the nervous system providing to the patients: Bone articulation improvement. Disc pressure reduction. Recovery of mobility. Reduction of pain and disability. “HVLA techniques have more scientific evidence supporting their effectiveness, both applied to the dorsal and cervical regions, although they are associated with rare neurovascular risks. The mobilizations are also effective for this purpose. Both manipulations cervical - back/dorsal and mobilizations achieve analgesia, and improve mobility of the cervical spine and patient gratification, as well as their disability in the short, medium and long term, compared to the use of medications. Manipulation has a greater effect, at least in the short term, on neck pain” Gogorza Arroitaonandia Kristobal et la (2013).REFERENCES Auvinen JP, Tammelin TH, Taimela SP, Zitting PJ, Mutanen PO, Karp-pinen JI. Musculoskeletal pains in relation to different sport and exer-cise activities in youth. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2008;40:1890-1900.2. Bartolozzi C, Caramella D, Zampa V, Dal Pozzo G, Tinacci E, BalducciF. The incidence of disk changes in volleyball players. The magneticresonance findings. Radiol Med. 1991;82:757-760.The Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine The Lumbar Spine of Professional Beach Volleyball Players 5 by guest on May 8, 2015. Bono CM. Interspinous process devices in the lumbar spine. J SpinalDisord Tech. 2007;20:255-261.Bono CM. Low-back pain in athletes. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2004;86-A:382-396. Herniated disc. American Association of Neurological Surgeons. https://www.aans.org/en/Patients/Neurosurgical-Conditions-and-Treatments/Herniated-Disc. 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HOW SPORTS PHYSIOTHERAPY l MY SPORTS INJURY CLINIC MANAGEMENT CAN ASSIST COMMON PERONEAL NEUROPATHIES WITH EVIDENCE BASED CLINICAL STUDIES Peroneal Entrapment neuropathies are common in sports injuries, which involve a rapid change in direction, high-impact sports, or endurance sports such as Running, Football, Rugby, Hockey, Baseball, or Tennis. This Article gives an overview of Common Peroneal Nerve dysfunction or / entrapment the occurrence and when there is damage over the peroneal nerve causing loss of movement or sensation in the lower leg / foot. Most of the symptoms of the patients who actually get to MY Sports Injury | Physiotherapy Clinic in Manchester are characterised by: Foot drop, lower leg discomfort and numbness and reduced range of movement at the foot & ankle / or knee Joint. Pain is not a distinctive feature of this dysfunction (CPN) but may be latent when a peroneal neuropathy takes place as an outcome of trauma/collision/tackles/slide or sudden change of direction in high intensity sports activities. It would be essential to visit a professional certified practitioner to help diagnose CPN whether attending a Physical therapy clinic in Manchester or your local sports injury clinic to help identify the source of pain, measuring the extent of injury and examining any internal soft tissue damage amongst other limiting factors to prevent the injury worsening. MY Sports Injury provides pain management services with clinical expertise in manual therapy treatment & active release therapy to help cure identify & cure nerve disorders / musculoskeletal dysfunction that may prevent the individual from partaking activities of daily living or limit their sports performance. “Peroneal nerve injuries in professional hockey players, a clinical study based on 26 back to back hockey player cases stemmed by traumatic impact showed that 19,2% of them had a full recovery with physical therapies and 26.9% displayed partial return within 15.5 months as the ultimate time to recover” Periphereal nerve injuries related to Hockey by Greg Strange Et la. (2002). HOW CAN BE A COMMON PERONEAL NERVE DYSFUNCTION CAUSED?   “Peroneal nerve injury can record up to Fifteen percent (15%) amongst all the mononeuropathies in grown-up patients” Dtsch Arztebl Int. (2019)   This type of dysfunction requires a multidisciplinary team that diagnoses it in an early onset, taking into account experienced sports injury therapists, sports physicians, sports physiotherapist, which will assess and tackle the patients’ issues.  WHAT IS A COMMON PERONEAL NERVE ENTRAPMENT EXACTLY? The entrapment of this nerve occurs as it passes through the neck of the fibula, when it is introduced below the fascia of the peroneus longus muscle, forming an osteofibrous tunnel. “There are several atraumatic and traumatic sources of CPN injury: Injury to the knee (dislocation), traumas in general, laceration, direct impact, fractures of the fibula, habitual leg crossing, tight splint, prolonged bed rest and other causes. Common Peroneal Nerve injury can reach up to forty percent (40%) of patients” Published by Bradley Lezak ET la (2020). Compressive neuropathy of the common peroneal nerve may be more common than described and is very common to be confused with a lesion in the lumbar spine, such as radiculopathy due to a stenosis (narrowing of the nerve root) or a herniated disc. WHAT IS THE CONDITION? – WHAT DOES CPN ENTRAPMENT LEAD TO? Common Peroneal Nerve (CPN) Common fibular nerve dysfunction are most commonly referred most often leads to foot drop, when we discuss about foot drop, we are referring to the weakness for the dorsiflexion of the foot, which causes the inability/discomfort to stand on the heels, permanently caused by stenosis narrowing of nerve root acute cases and reduced supply of blood in severe cases. As a consequence, when walking, the patient  over-flexes the knee and hip to allow withdrawal of the affected limb to compensate. WHAT IS ITS PREVALENCE WITHIN SPORTS ACTIVITIES?  “CPN is also known as the commonest neuropathy found out in the lower extremities. A report of young patients such as elite athletes (football) and older patients (car accidents survivor) are frequently diagnosed with CPN entrapment after a traumatic event, and the patients who have Knee dislocations will be prone to sustain CPN with a rate of incidence of 16% to 40%” Reported by Matthew Varacallo ET la (2020). WHAT ARE NEUROPATHIES INJURIES? - WHY DO THESE INJURIES OCCUR? The entrapment neuropathies constitute a lesion where the peripheral nerve is compressed in its course, either in its passage through the bone, around the long muscles or through the fibrous tissue structures. Imprisonment can be the result of extrinsic body compression such as tight clothing, inadequate sleeping position, prolonged contact with hard surfaces, application of tourniquets, and muscle hypertrophy from exercise. It is more common to find this type of affections when there are previous systemic alterations. WHAT TREATMENTS ARE BENEFICIAL TO CURE PNE? – REHABILITATION PROGRAMS In rehabilitation, as in any other medical specialty, a medical history should be taken directed to the affected segment by your sports phyisiotherapist / physiotherapist / healthcare provider that include: Reason for consultation: for conservative or post-surgical management, type of surgical approach identified with the orthopedic joint specialist Good questioning: emphasis on type of work, and how to reduce sensitivity to pain ·      Physical Therapy Treatment & Strength Rehabilitation Program aimed at reducing sensitivity of the nerve, or nerve gliding mechanisms. Electromyography. “An extent practice of sports activities such as football, which is an endurance sports brought about a significant delay in the parameters of the nerve conduction study, which it is considered as a nerve entrapment injury diagnosis” Published by Gowthaman, G (2018) about a Study of nerve conduction in footballers’ lower limbs. MY SPORTS INJURY | Sports Physiotherapy clinic is an established clinic Located in Manchester City Centre, our Sports Injury Clinic offers high end Manual physical therapy, soft tissue massage, sports injury rehabilitation and myofascial active release therapy. Treatment aims to improve joint mobility and restore independence. Identifying the causes of neuropathy before providing adequate treatment plans / rehabilitation programs. Some initial guidance can be beneficial by placing knee pads or knee supports to prevent further damage when crossing your legs, while also stability to the legs. In some more complex cases, corticosteroid injections into the area can reduce inflammation and pressure on the nerve. You may need surgery if: The disorder does not go away and presents trouble with movement. Surgery to relieve pressure on the nerve can reduce symptoms if the disorder is caused by pressure on the nerve. Over-the-counter or preion pain relievers may be needed to control pain. If the pain is severe, a physio specialist in this field can help you explore all options for relief. Physical therapy exercises can help you keep muscle strength up. Orthotic devices can improve the ability to walk and prevent contractures. They may include splints, orthopedic shoes, or other equipment. Vocational counseling, occupational therapy, or similar programs can help maximize mobility and independence and home self-management techniques. HOW LONG DOES PERONEAL NERVE ENTRAPMENT INJURY TAKE TO HEAL? – WHAT’S THE PROGNOSIS? Patients generally see small signs of PNE recovery within 3-6 months after surgery along post-surgery physical therapy care, according to MY Sports Manchester Therapy Clinic. In most cases, the return of movement takes 6 to 12 months in more severe cases of PNE. “A study of the effectiveness of non-conservative management of Common Peroneal Nerve Entrapment was made and the result displayed a rate of 62% of neurological functions recovery, in the other hand 38% of patients assessed in the study had a full return at 12 months after surgery” Dustin H. Massel ET la (2020). If you do opt for Common Peroneal Nerve Entrapment treatment without surgery applied in acute cases, it is not known how long recovery will take. However, it is understood that as long as physical therapy exercises/assignments are practiced daily, the results will come faster than with inconsistent therapy. “Physical therapy for PNE dysfunction considers a scheme of balancing exercises, mobilization, icing, stretching, tapes/braces and manipulation which it’s completely beneficial and effective in order to manage this nerve entrapment injury and accomplish a thorough rehab.” Bradley Lezak; Dustin H. Massel; Matthew Varacallo (2020). (CPNE) recovery is a long process, so it is important to stay safe in the meantime. (CPNE) recovery can be a long process, so it is important to stay safe in the meantime. Wearing foot and ankle splints and home modification kits can help you get around. Good luck! REFERENCES ·       Hardin JM, Devendra S. StatPearls [Internet]. StatPearls Publishing; Treasure Island (FL): Aug 10, 2020. Anatomy, Bony Pelvis and Lower Limb, Calf Common Peroneal (Fibular) Nerve. ·      Garrett A, Geiger Z. 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FOOT PAIN BY NERVE COMPRESSION: HOW TO TACKLE TARSAL TUNNEL SYNDROME: THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SPORTS PHYSIOTHERAPY TREATMENT & PREVENTIONA SPORTS PHYSIOTHERAPY BASED APPROACH ON LOWER LIMB INJURY & REHABILITATION. Sports injuries occur when you practice a sport or perform some type of physical exercise under high intensity, extended durations of competition or extreme speeds of movement, such acute injuries or overuse injuries can stem into more complex lower limb conditions. The most common body parts which sustain acute injuries are the pelvis, groin, and legAthletes are usually more likely to experience these types of injuries, most commonly are Abductors strains, Plantar Fasciitis, Shin Splints, Anterior Ankle Impingement, Hamstrings, Rectus Abdominal Muscle strain, Hip dislocation amongst others.  “Muscles strains injuries are the principal ones amid sports practitioners, representing up to 31% of patients who attend seeking help, and the Adductor muscle injuries represented the second most commonly injury sustained by European football players reaching up to 23% so letting the top spot to Hamstrings injuries which reach up to 37% of prevalence, in other study the results found were that adductor strain/pain accounted 9% to 18% of whole lower limb injuries in pro footballers” John Kiel; Kimberly Kaiser(2020). In which sports are more likely to go through those kinds of injuries? Cross fit, Rugby, Soccer, Martial Arts, Running, Basketball and Hockey. Although it is common for lower limb injuries to be sustained in these sports, injury can occur whether by practicing such activities or by doing regular day-to-day tasks during normal lifestyle, it’s completely usual to get injured without having practiced sporting activities too.Gürhan Dönmez, Savaş Kudaş ET la (2016) stated out on their article about Posterior Ankle Impingement in professional footballers that “Conservative management i.e Physical therapy modalities were greatly efficacious over 2/3 of this (PAI) syndrome among elite footballers, which means 69.2% (18 football players of 26) of reduced complaints treated by non-surgical process whilst the rest 8 individuals (five chronic cases and three acute cases) did not recover completely and surgical management was performed, in as much as posterior ankle arthroscopy is a gold standard procedure when a conservative management does not meet the expectations, every athlete put back to their prior level of proficiency” In this Case Onward referrals to orthopaedic surgeons or musculoskeletal joint specialist are essential in reducing the athletes return to sport. Lower limb pain within sports can be unbearable and debilitating, you always wonder how the extent of damage caused by such blow / tackle it makes you hesitate to decide what to do next? MY sports Injury | Manchester cityMY SPORTS INJURY | Sports Physiotherapy clinic is an established clinic Located in Manchester City Centre, our Sports Injury Clinic offers high end Manual physical therapy, soft tissue massage, sports injury rehabilitation and myofascial active release therapy.This blog manu encompasses all the follow-up steps and insights you need as with regards to nerve compression injuries in this particular case the tarsal tunnel syndrome. When the patients show up at MY Sports Injury | Manchester, have team of qualified sports injury professionals and experts in musculoskeletal disorders, efficient and capable sports physiotherapist & sports Therapist practitioners at your assistance to help get the pain away and impairments out to a manageable state in order to live a pain free unrestricted lifestyle and move around with ease.What's the structure of the tarsal tunnel? –This looks to be very interesting, let me explain to you briefly. The tarsal tunnel is a narrow space located within the ankle next to the ankle bones. The tunnel is overlaid by a thick ligament known as (flexor retinaculum) that protects and holds back the structures (nerves, arteries, tendons, and veins) inside the tunnel. One of those elements is the posterior tibial nerve, a primary focus to tarsal tunnel syndrome. To put it another way, what’s a tarsal tunnel syndrome about? – What does it appear like? Tarsal tunnel syndrome is the compression or the pinching of the posterior tibial nerve that produces symptoms anywhere to all the way down the nerve. The tibial nerve rear runs inside the ankle towards the foot. Tarsal tunnel syndrome is similar to carpal tunnel syndrome presented on the wrist. Both of these disorders arise from compression of a nerve in a limited space. Even though tunnel syndrome tarsal is not as well-known as the carpal tunnel syndrome, it is still a cause of foot and ankle pain in adults or elite athletes.“When the Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is tackled and diagnosed ere it becomes an advanced stage, a conservative management as an approach procedure would be prescribed and recommended because its effectiveness, at first moment, the patient has to be aware to stop wrist movements that caused symptoms pain, for example, to place the keyboard height on a sustainable and reasonable elevation and dodge the flexion, abduction, adduction and extension of the damaged hand at typing. The recommendation is to avoid unnecessary motion as much as possible, the use a wrist night-splint can be suggested as well, these advices and recommendations got to be attached to a hand therapist specialist counselling, besides turn up to manual physical therapy sessions, in the other hand in cases were the pain is not being eased a short string doses of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs will be referred, last shot to get rid carpal tunnel syndrome off is surgical management which it’s effective, too” Cited from Matthew Varacallo, Justin O. Sevy (2020).What are the signs and symptoms of TTS? – How to recognise them. Patients suffering from the syndrome tarsal tunnel sustain one or more of the following symptoms:  • Burning, • Tingling, a sensation alike an electric shock.  • Numbness.  • Pain, even stabbing pain.Symptoms are generally perceived inside the ankle and / or on the sole of the foot. In some people the symptoms can be isolated and appear only in one place. In others, they can extend to the heel, arch, toes, and even the calf. Sometimes the symptoms of the syndrome come on suddenly. They are often caused or aggravated by abusive use of the foot, such as standing, walking or exercising for a long time, or starting a new exercise program.It is essential to start treatment early on at your local Manchester sports physiotherapy clinic if it occurs any of the symptoms of tarsal tunnel syndrome. If not treated, the condition progresses and can result in permanent nerve damage. Additionally, since the symptoms of (TTS) can be confounded with other conditions, an adequate evaluation is key to make a correct diagnosis.According to D L Jackson and B L Haglund (1992) “(TTS in runners) diagnosis method needs to be extremely accurate in order to stand out and evidence the difference from other similar conditions symptoms presented such as Achilles Tendinitis and Plantar Fasciitis, its treatment generally is a conservative management which normally is acutely successful and effective”What to know about the causes of TTS? – There’s a large variety of causes, such as:TTS is produced by anything that causes tightness of the posterior tibial nerve, for examples: · An injury, such as a sprain, a tackle, a blow can cause inflammation and swelling in or near the tunnel, resulting in compression of the nerve. ·An overweight person is prone to experience pressure on the posterior tibial nerve. ·Systemic diseases such as diabetes or arthritis can cause inflammation and thus compress the nerve.MY sports Injury | Manchester city provides a high quality level of expertise and experience within professional sports, allowing the sports player / patient to get an accurate clinical diagnosis. MY Sports Injury & physiotherapy clinic allows you to assist your tarsal tunnel syndrome to finally have a full sports recovery, enabling the patient to recover efficiently and safely in accordance to self-management protocols post tarsal tunnel syndrome condition.Can TARSAL TUNNEL SYNDROME go away on its own?Compression of the tibial nerve can occur when the ankle is fractured, due to rheumatoid arthritis, foot deformities or demanding physical exercise such as football, basketball, running, rugby and others. Same as Plantar fasciitis which is the inflammation of the fibrous tissue (plantar fascia), which covers the sole of the foot, from the heel to the toes. Prolonged standing, running, and excessive weight can damage the fascia. According to the (FHSQ) Foot Health Status Questionnaire a study was made about what is Plantar Fasciitis’ effect on the lifestyle’s quality of female and male patients, presented by Patricia Palomo-López, Ricardo Becerro-de-Bengoa-Vallejo ET la (2018) “One hundred patients were recruited 49 males and 51 females with (PF) inflammation, the results of the female patients showed greater vulnerability and worse quality of life than the results shown by the male patients related to foot function, foot pain, general foot health, physical activity, vigor and social capacity”. Rheumatic syndromes of the soft tissues of the lower limbs (tarsal tunnel syndrome and plantar fasciitis) are very common in people who are rather healthy. Sometimes they go away on their own over time. In most cases, the sports physiotherapy specialist practitioner can treat these types of disorders. Some athletes / patients will need to see a rheumatologist (a specialist in arthritis, rheumatic conditions, and related musculoskeletal conditions) for treatment.So What are its treatment choices? – Treatment options for TTS When it’s assessed, diagnosed and tackled at an early stage the treatment options for excellence indicated to this syndrome are rest, ice, compression, and elevation known by its acronym (RICE).Medicine without a preion such as (NSAID) non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, ibuprofen and acetaminophen can be administered to decrease the pain and the symptoms will be more handle-able.   In some chronic pain severe cases, there are other ways to tackle the tarsal tunnel syndrome such as, corrective devices, physical therapy, sports physiotherapy in Manchester or sports massage clinics and in the worst cases must be an onward referral to an orthopaedic  surgeon fellow which will continue to perform a  non-conservative management.   “Tarsal tunnel syndrome incidence is undefined. This is an often undiagnosed and rare affection with a higher rate of prevalence amid female patients and could be sustained at any age. The non-conservative process success ranking varies from 46% to 96% of the cases and it’s indicated when the non-operatively management such as physical therapy, sports massage. Corrective devices shown to be less effective, it was proven that the outcomes were better in younger individuals who underwent minor symptoms and had a clear etiology and in those when the condition was treated at an early phase, and no prior ankle pathologies, so an early and accurately diagnosis is key” quoted from John Kiel; Kimberly Kaiser (2020).How long does TARSAL TUNNEL SYNDROME take to heal? – Shall be I back on the sports field /work soon? It’s a frequent question that our patients have in their mind.Non-severe cases can be treated with (RICE) and without preion medicine, (OTC) also known as over-the-counter medicine. These minor cases of Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome can get better within 48 hours meaningfully with the previous treatment options touched on.   Meanwhile, if you do not seek assistance when there are symptoms at a premature phase and let the time pass by then the nerve damage will be permanent.   “108 ankles distributed 72 patients were assessed; the rate age was forty-nine years. The symptoms of the previous surgical process had a 31 months recurrence.  Average time for return to an utterly and painless level of capacity was 9 months, every individual had a twelve months follow up” Pointed out by G James Sammarco, Laurette Changon (2003) Outcome, Follow-up and Outlook of Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome approached by surgical management.Tarsal Neuropathy and how is it caused? – Is there any difference between TTS and Anterior Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome?Anterior Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome is an uncommon and seldom entrapment neuropathy dysfunction of deep peroneal nerve situated beneath the extensor retinaculum of the ankle. Also called as (DPN) deep peroneal nerve entrapment brought about by the tight fascia band located in the anterior ankle.   “Yassin and others notified that twelve out of thirteen patients (92.31%) presented a greatly amelioration of DPN condition after carrying out the surgery” Michael D. Gibboney and Mark A. Deyer (2020).How do you fix TARSAL TUNNEL WITH SELF MANAGEMENT TIPS?As we mentioned it before the most common options to fix TTS are: RICE, OTC, Full immobilization as self-management tips but when pain starts to worsen you should be able to look for other possible treatments such as Injection therapy, Physical Therapy, Corrective shoes and Orthopaedic devices, Ultrasound Therapy, Reducing Foot Pressure, Acupuncture sessions at physical therapy centre, Taping or Bracing, Manual Therapy, sports massage / deep tissue massage.  Moreover, you can include some exercises to your self-management routine to enhance your TTS and relieve pain such as ankle pumps, eversion or inversion circles, balance exercises, pencil toe lifts, plantar fascia strength, and many more which will be explained in detail by sports physiotherapy specialist / physician practitioner at the moment you attend to your medical consultation at sports physiotherapy clinic in Manchester City Centre.“Achilles tendinopathy (AT) has a tremendous prognosis with an early initial driving, its management can be divided into two options: conservative and non-conservative. One of these chances must take into account depending of the pain scale whether acute or chronic, but when it’s whole torn there is not another way except for surgery management, conservative therapy is indicated in first line of management and add in the next recommendations: shortening of physical activity levels, preion of (NSAID), eccentric stretching exercises as a complementary tool of physiotherapy can reach up to 40% of pain reduction” Usker Naqvi and Miguel A. Medina Pabón (2020).How to identify nerve damage within the foot? – What are the tests to run in order to diagnose correctly TTS?   A meticulous assessment will be performed by your healthcare team providers such as manual therapy givers, sport massage practitioners, physical therapy clinicians and acupuncture practitioners at Manchester city physical therapy centre. MY sports Injury which team can assist in a clinical diagnose without any doubt your condition and to assess the nerve damage inner your foot. diagnostic tests will run, those are; nerve conduction velocity (EMG/NCV), magnetic resonance imaging or MRI, X-ray and electromyography which require an onward referral.REFERENCES ·Calvo-Lobo C, Painceira-Villar R, López-López D, García-Paz V, Becerro-de-Bengoa-Vallejo R, Losa-Iglesias ME, Palomo-López P. Tarsal Tunnel Mechanosensitivity Is Increased in Patients with Asthma: A Case-Control Study. J Clin Med. 2018 Dec 12;7(12) ·      Stødle AH, Molund M, Nilsen F, Hellund JC, Hvaal K. Tibial Nerve Palsy After Lateralizing Calcaneal Osteotomy. Foot Ankle Spec. 2019 Oct;12(5):426-431.·      Zuckerman SL, Kerr ZY, Pierpoint L, Kirby P, Than KD, Wilson TJ. An 11-year analysis of peripheral nerve injuries in high school sports. Phys Sportsmed. 2019 May;47(2):167-173. ·      Rinkel WD, Castro Cabezas M, van Neck JW, Birnie E, Hovius SER, Coert JH. 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MY SPORTS INJURY | Sports Physiotherapy clinic is an established clinic Located in Manchester City Centre, our Sports Injury Clinic offers high end Manual physical therapy, soft tissue massage, sports injury rehabilitation and myo-fascial active release therapy.   HOW MY SPORTS INJURY CAN IMPROVE PHYSIOTHERAPY BASED OUTCOMES - KNOW WHAT IT IS ABOUT   Sports physiotherapy can improve the performance of athletes through rehabilitation after suffering an injury or by strengthening muscles and joints that prevent possible reoccurrence of injury.   Athlete sports physiotherapy develops its activity in three different phases: MY Sports Injury & Physiotherapy provides the fundamental framework to excel athlete sports recovery & performance.·         Postural Correction approach to Rehabilitation of Soft Tissue Injuries: such as sprains, Joint mis-alignment, muscle tears, overloads, muscular imbalances etc.   ·         Rehabilitation Post operation: Through sports physiotherapy, a rehabilitation plan is designed based on the characteristics of the injury, the athlete and their particular needs.   ·         Injury prevention: The analysis of the athlete and their discipline allows us to detect possible improvements in their physical sports performance and enhance them through personalised exercises in accordance to their physiology and performance test indicators.   “The findings gathered from the studies made, have helped to guide variety of athletes and coaches concerning the benefits and advantages of sports physiotherapy , a study revealed that it was more specific to have sports massage and including this kind of therapy into competition and training” Holly Louisa Davis, Timothy James Ainsley Chico and Samer Alabed (2020) published: Effects of sports massage on recovery and performance sporting events. "In order to improve your sports injury you’ve got to build sustainable habits through gradual progression"   How does physical Manual therapy at My Sports Massages Injury Clinic in Manchester City Centre prevent future injuries?   Many injuries are caused by involuntary habits or gestures that damage our body biomechanics and we have not even noticed it.   ..But, Can we injure ourselves just by doing sports practice?   Sports activities, due to their physical demands, are one of the factors that most influence when suffering an injury; but in our day-to-day life, it is true that there are many occasions when it is easy to damage our body.   For a few years we can already say that a computer, a laptop or a smartphone are elements that are not lacking in many jobs, and that they are found in practically every home.   Some out of obligation, and others for fun, the truth is that we end up spending hours in front of these devices, and this can take its toll on our body. Some of the Most Common non-sporting injuries are: Back and neck injuries.Carpal tunnel syndrome. Repetitive Strain Injuries from the Mouse / keyboard / LaptopSports physiotherapy can find the factors that can lead us to suffer certain injuries and correct them to ensure good physical condition and improve sports performance.   Is physical Manual therapy job only to improve your contractures and overloads?   Sports physiotherapy is responsible for analysing what are the specific needs of each athlete and individual within their discipline to optimize their physical condition and prevent injuries or minor discomfort that may affect their performance. In this sense, physical manual therapy does much more than relieve contractures and overloads. Your sports physiotherapist or / Sports Injury Therapist in Manchester City Sports Massage Centre can help you correct postures, optimize movements and strengthen the muscle areas that the athlete needs to perform as well as possible.“Hamstring injuries often impact elite sports practitioners such as professional footballers and have high-rise reappearances rate. Through a thorough workup and comprehending its risk factors and how the injury works, physicians and physiotherapist specialists in the case would be able to make the decision how manage it with the most adequate and customised treatment approach. Appropriate rehab must tackle muscular strength, neuromuscular control, physical manual therapy, flexibility, sports physiotherapy, eccentric strengthening, lumbopelvic stability and neuromuscular control. These procedures have displayed to be essential therapeutic target to get back an athlete’s successful return, with a significant low risk of reappearance” stated by Gabriel Amorim Ramos, Moises Cohen, Diego Acosta Astur, Alberto de Castro Pochini, Gustavo Goncalves Arliani and Benno Ejnisman (2017).What do you need to do to prevent injuries?   There are rehabilitation and re-education treatments so that the athlete understands how his body works and how it needs to work so that his performance is optimal. This involves muscle power exercises, stretching, movements, and postures. Each element has its influence on the final result.   According to Bruno T. Saragiotto, Alexandre D. Lopes and Carla Di Pierro (2014)“ The principal factors notified by the athletes tied in to how often they injure were improper sport technique, improper nutrition, overtraining and aspects related to athletes’ behaviour. The principal strategies about injury prevention insights informed by the participants were, pre and post sporting event sports physiotherapy assessment, strengthening exercises, nutritional and orientation session counselling”   What are the most common causes of injuries in sports?   The most common causes of sports injuries are: lack of rest, not doing a good warm-up, bad posture for sports, overexertion and the use of inappropriate material such as footwear, clothing or protectors, for these reasons it is indispensable to attend to your physio sports injury or sports injury specialist so you can obtain correct guidance and recovery.HOW SPORTS MASSAGE CAN COMPLIMENT SPORTS PHYSIOTHERAPY TREATMENT   Sports massage is one more tool used by Sports physiotherapists to complement the treatment of certain pathologies.The use of Sports massage can be very useful to recover, rehabilitate or even prevent and combined with other techniques it will be the perfect ally for the elite athlete and the amateur.   This type of massage has purposes such as preparing and recovering the muscles, through this massage it is possible to increase sports performance considerably.   What are the main objectives?   To prevent possible future injuries by improving physical condition. To maintain proper body function. To treat muscle-type alterations and pathologies.   THE 5 KEY BENEFITS OF SPORT PHYSIOTHERAPY FOR ELITE ATHLETES   Whatever sport you play, a physical therapist will help to improve the toughness and robustness of your body.   Prevents injuries; at MY SPORTS INJURY CLINIC we offer personalised services according to the sport you practice. At first, the sports physiotherapy expert will study your strength, flexibility and joint flexion. We will use this information to design a routine that will help improve all your physical aspects. Sessions help reduce your chances of experiencing stress, tension, torn ligaments, and cramps.Improve the physical strength of the athlete; athletes use their physical strength while working. Sometimes they must tolerate punches like boxing, basketball, rugby and football. These activities tighten your muscles. Your bones, joints, muscles and ligaments will be strengthened, which will allow them to withstand the high physical stress that sport requires.   Helps the body relax; after a long day on the field or in training, athletes have to find their time to relax. Sport Physiotherapy helps you regain the energy in your body and thus perform efficiently the next day.   Sports injury treatment and rehabilitation; regardless of the amount of care and caution you may take when playing your sport, some accidents can happen. If you have suffered an injury or blow, we will evaluate your case and carry out a specific treatment for your injury or ailment. The recovery time for injuries as common as a sprain or dislocation is drastically reduced if they are treated with physical therapy for at least 30 minutes. Improves joint and muscle flexibility; athletes require a flexible and agile body to practice their sport. For example, swimming, football and tennis require a good flexibility of the bodies. Thanks to the physiotherapeutic treatment, we will gain flexibility and you will be guaranteed optimal performance to continue practicing your sport.   A very common injury sustained by young athletes and pro-football players is Chondromalacia patellae, in preparation to reach and facilitate a full recovery, what’s necessary.What’s the most effective treatment approach to address Chondromalacia patellar in athletes according to trials outcomes, Conservative vs non-conservative?   “An in-depth study and a controlled trial have been carrying through to determine the effective of chondromalacia patella injury conservative management over one-hundred successive athletes. 82% of athletes reached a success outcome and 18% of them needed a surgical management. It should be noted that eight of one-hundred athletes called for non-conservative treatment. The conclusion was that a non-surgical management like sports physiotherapy, physical manual therapy is highly effective in the majority of the cases” Indicated by P J Mayer, W A Dolan and K E Dehaven (1979).   " Every sport is different, so treatment and rehabilitation are different too! "     PHYSIOTHERAPY OR SPORTS THERAPY: WHAT'S THE KEY DIFFERENCE AND WHEN DO I NEED TO SEE ONE? WHAT IS BEST FOR YOU?   The key difference is that sports therapy focuses on if the athlete has gotten back or maintained the necessary physical level required for any sporting practice they perform. While, on the other hand physiotherapy tries to permit that patients feel and live pain free through their day to day lifestyle.   Their concepts are often mistaken because they usually overlap on their treatment practices and approaches based on their medical knowledge and sports backgrounds. Which one to attend?   If you are having some diseases, illnesses and respiratory or neurological problems, you better be willing to be assisted by a sports physiotherapy practitioner. Meanwhile, sports therapy practitioners can treat physical impairements related to musculoskeletal rehab and seek for preventing future injuries. Elite athletes usually look to sports therapy to prepare their body before every competition to enhance overall sports performance pre-competition or match. HOW PHYSICAL MANUAL THERAPY CAN IMPROVE SPORTS RELATED INJURIES   Manual therapy known as a “hands-on” approach used by physical therapy clinicians, has been employed to improve sports injuries in a greatly and satisfying way due to its managements by which may be utilised in several conditions, including sports related injuries because manual therapy purposes try to bring about the next effects: Modulate pain. Change muscle function. Reduce soft tissue swelling. Induce relaxation; and many others.   What are the manual therapy techniques used to get better sports related injuries?   Stretches (joints, muscle, neural tissue, fascia) Trigger Point Therapy. Active releases techniques.   Massages. Peripheral Joint Traction. Assisted active and passive range of motion. Joint mobilisation and manipulation.   MY SPORTS INJURY | Sports Physiotherapy clinic is easily accessible for the array of business people working in the city centre and also offers corporate partners direct Sports therapy treatment into businesses and premises in and around Manchester. The reputation of our clinicians is such that they often treat calling on bands/ teams/ casts and production crews for the harmonic mix of entertainment & sporting venues in the city.        REFERENCES·      Malliaropoulos N., Isinkaye T., Tsitas K., Maffulli N. Reinjury after acute posterior thigh muscle injuries in elite track and field athletes. Am J Sports Med. 2011;39(2):304–310. ·      Ekstrand J., Hägglund M., Waldén M. Epidemiology of muscle injuries in professional football (soccer) Am J Sports Med. 2011;39(6):1226–1232. ·      Sherry M.A., Best T.M. A comparison of 2 rehabilitation programs in the treatment of acute hamstring strains. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2004;34(3):116–125. ·      Meeuwisse WH, Tyreman H, Hagel B, Emery C. A dynamic model of etiology in sport injury: the recursive nature of risk and causation. Clin J Sport Med. 2007;17(3):215–219. ·      Van Tiggelen D, Wickes S, Stevens V, Roosen P, Witvrouw E. Effective prevention of sports injuries: a model integrating efficacy, efficiency, compliance and risk-taking behaviour. Br J Sports Med. 2008;42(8):648–652. ·      Silva AA, Bittencourt NF, Mendonça LM, Tirado MG, Sampaio RF, Fonseca ST. 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Neck Pain and symptoms associated with Cervical Radiculopathy Ask Yourself Why do we you get neck pain? A sports physiotherapy based management of Injury. Neck pain can be related with so many differential causes but in this informative article you will learn what is neck pain and how its associated by cervical radiculopathy. At MY Sports Injury Clinic in Manchester our clinical team of Sports Physiotherapy experts, provide you great knowledge and insight into this condition and how Sports Physiotherapy can improve acute neck trauma and pain management. What science says about Cervical Radiculopathy? What Exactly is it? Radiculopathy is linked up to symptoms that you are likely to bear when there is a spinal nerve root compression. The Nerve roots becomes irritated and inflamed resulting in neurological dysfunction for example the sensation of numbness, tingling, weakness or change in motor reflexes; this can radiate from the neck into the shoulders or forearm as far as the fingertips!  Let’s Dive a little a bit further into cervical radiculopathy The Are two common types of Cervical Radiculopathy which include: 1.    Cervical foraminal stenosis.   This is where the nerve root canal exits the vertebral spine and becomes narrower reducing the space between the vertebrae joint and nerve exit which irritates and inflames the joint. This can lead to cervical disc degeneration or osteoarthritis. 2.    Cervical herniated disc.    Cervical discs can also leak out fluid like substance which can further irritate and inflame Neighbouring nerves resulting in cervical radiculopathy. Disc herniations in the neck most commonly occur from a direct Injury i.e road traffic incidents, high intensity rugby tackles, boxing punch to the neck / head leading to cervical radiculopathy of pain down the forearm.Nerve compression is tied in to degenerative changes in the spine also known as Spondylosis or disc herniation may take place after a trauma or without a previous one. Our Sports Injury specialists will let you know one thing very clear and it is that not every disc herniation can yield pain or nerve compression.     Nerves in your neck give strength and sensation to your arms. On the other hand, nerves in your lower back give strength and sensation to your legs. Remember these takeaways.Indeed, some people have neck pain that can radiate to the shoulder and arm. This kind of pain is often generated by an injury near the root of a nerve in the spinal cord (spinal nerve). An injury to the nerve root is sometimes called a "pinched" nerve. How can we know that our neck pain is related to Cervical Radiculopathy?  What are the symptoms?In general radiculopathy is described as a condition in which the nerve is compressed as we mentioned it before. However the symptoms caused by this condition can be overlooked and be confounded with another neck aches and conditions, for this reason it is appropriately necessary to attend to a private healthcare Sports Injury Clinic. MY Sports Injury Clinic | Manchester provides free phone consultations to complex Injuries and can be treated by our team of professional health practitioners. Sports Physiotherapy treatment and intervention can help tackle this to firstly understand what are the symptoms and causes of cervical radiculopathy precisely, or further explore Neck Pain Acupuncture to obtain pain relief and self management aftercare.Acupuncture's Effectiveness for Cervical Radiculopathy?“Great outcomes were viewed over 90% of the cases; the prognosis is quite good on applying acupuncture treatment as a conservative management to relieve upper limbs and neck pain caused by Cervical Spondylotic Radiculopathy (CSR)” Motohiro Inoue, Hiroshi Kitakoji, Megumi Itoi and Miwa Nakajima (2013).What are the Cervical Radiculopathy symptoms and causes ins and outs? Tingling or numbness displaying leg/foot or arm/hand sensory changes.Bowel and bladder changes displaying incontinence and missing control of bowel and bladder function caused by the nerve compressed itself or for other anatomy structure.Pain that radiates down the arm, sometimes back to the scapula and definitely the neck area.Individuals who happen to have such symptoms, treatments such as sports massage, deep tissue treatments, physical manual therapy can be beneficial in reducing these on-going symptoms. Is it possible to have both sides (bilateral) pain over my neck? Yes, it is possible. In the setting, you may have bilateral pain but it is seldom when you are in bilateral neck pain. Overall, it is unilateral. It can aggravate sitting for long periods of time, sneezing or coughing. Do not wait anymore to take control over your condition and make the right choices which will impact your lifestyle. Attend Sports Injury Specialist Clinic in Manchester, what are you waiting for?How Sports massage can benefit your Recovery? Is it really effective? Warren Magnus; Omar Viswanath; Fassil B. Mesfin pointed out that “You can accomplish extraordinary results treating your Cervical Radiculopathy condition by non-surgical process such as sport massages in Manchester; studies have shown that closely to 85% of acute C.R patients can be addressed with unspecific and non-surgical process during a period of time nearby of 8-12weeks. In order to set a stepwise sports massage approach to acute cervical radiculopathy it is imperative to take into account anti-inflammatory drugs, Sports physical therapy and complementing sports massages treatments amongst further certisone steroid injections for more comples cases of injury” (2020) per source.What types of sports massage services are offered at MY Sports Injury Clinic Manchester? Here are some of your options: Deep tissue massage therapy or also called sports massage. Sports massage in Manchester city centre focuses deep tissue techniques to prime the soft tissues in their recovery process. This enhances the physiological state of the muscles tissues and help to prevent future injuries or symptom regressions.What are the physiological effects of sports massage on the human body? Creates favorable conditions for optimal recovery of sports injuries. Relaxes and removes tension from the muscular system. Sports massage favors the increase in the level of preparation, increases the development of physical qualities.  Recovers and increases the general and special work capacity for each part of the body and the entire organism. ·      Eliminate pain sensations caused by sports injuries. Prepare the athlete as well as possible for competition. Increases work capacity due to increased exchange in muscle. Calms discomfort and improves joint mobility. Muscle relaxation, all these physiological effects of sports massage are due to the implementation of based management sports injuries.Do you know the difference between sports massage and swedish massage? While Swedish massage focuses on improving lymphatic blood circulation and relaxing superficial muscles; deep tissue massage focuses on connective tissue, and the goal is to produce changes in freedom of movement and posture, that is the main difference. Do you prefer surgical treatment plus physiotherapy or only physical therapy to treat your cervical radiculopathy? Which is more effective?“A random study was made in a period of time from 5 to 8 years; results of surgical treatment against conservative treatment in patients sustaining cervical radiculopathy were that the anterior cervical decompression and fusion surgery compounded with sports massage and physical therapy reduced and improved neck disability and pain comparing to physical therapy and just sports massages the first one procedure showed effectively outcomes. Patient self-assessment about treatment results was higher in the surgery group, too. There were not significant discrepancies between both groups of patients regarding to health outcomes and aches related” (2017) study published by Bengt Lind, Markus Engquist, Ludek Vavruch, Håkan Löfgren, Anne Söderlund, Birgitta Öberg, Anneli Peolsson,  Anders Holtz. How can sports or deep tissue massage help with post recovery? A post recovery deep tissue massage or sports massage right after sports competition or training is designed to: ·      Help you recover from physical effort. ·      Eliminate lactic acid build-up. ·      Reduce pain after exercise. ·      Restore range of motion and blood flow to tight muscles. ·      It can also give the athlete a great psychological boost. ·      A post-event massage is administered on site during the end of the event for approximately 10-15 minutes.Why should you take sports massages sessions? Whether you are a professional athlete or an amateur athlete and you are looking to improve your physical condition, as well as improve your athletic performance, the ideal would be to include a deep tissue sports massage as part of your weekly training plan as a preventive measure against injuries and for rehabilitation and sports recovery.What is the frequency of sports massage treatment? How long should sports massages last? This type of massage lasts approximately one hour and a quarter when it comes to maintenance sports massage that has the purpose of maintaining or improving movement and muscle flexibility, the preparatory one lasts 30 minutes, which seeks to improve performance during the sporting event, and the recovery one that lasts approximately one hour, its primary function is to reduce muscle spasms and the metabolic increase that occurs with rigorous exercise, helping the athlete to recover to be able to return to training as soon as possible or to compete.How many days should you wait between every sports massages session at sports injury clinic Manchester?In the case of sports massages, it is highly recommended to do one massage at least every week, fore more active individuals who compete may require twice per week for pre-or-post recovery. The stress on the body during the training can be very strong. In addition, it is very beneficial because it relieves all muscle tension, prevents possible injuries, eliminates adhesions, helps in the recovery phase and increases physical performance.  REFERENCES ·     ·  Peolsson A, Peterson G, Hermansen A, Ludvigsson ML, Dedering Å, Löfgren H. Physiotherapy after anterior cervical spine surgery for cervical disc disease: study protocol of a prospective randomised study to compare internet-based neck-specific exercise with prescribed physical activity. BMJ Open. 2019 Feb 19;9(2):e027387.·      Hassan KZ, Sherman Al. StatPearls [Internet]. StatPearls Publishing; Treasure Island (FL): Jul 20, 2020. Epidural Steroids.·      Doughty CT, Bowley MP. Entrapment Neuropathies of the Upper Extremity. Med Clin North Am. 2019 Mar;103(2):357-370.·      Carlesso LC, Macdermid JC, Gross AR, Walton DM, Santaguida PL. Treatment preferences amongst physical therapists and chiropractors for the management of neck pain: results of an international survey. Chiropr Man Therap. 2014 Mar 24;22(1):11.·      Zhu LG, Wei X, Wang SQ. Does cervical spine manipulation reduce pain in people with degenerative cervical radiculopathy? A systematic review of the evidence, and a meta-analysis. Clin Rehabilit 2016;30:145–55.·      Cui XJ, Yao M, Ye XL, et al. Shi-style cervical manipulations for cervical radiculopathy: a multicenter randomized-controlled clinical trial. Medicine 2017;96:72–6.·      Fong Seong K. Clinical study on non-operative composite therapy for cervical spondylotic radiculopathy. J Nanjing Univ Chin Med 2013.

PHYSIOTHERAPEUTIC APPROACH TO LOW BACK AND LEG PAIN ORIGINATED BY SACROILIAC JOINT DYSFUNCTION (HIP PAINS) Whether you are undergoing and going through low back and lower limbs pain, this article is made up for you. There could be many causes of leg and low back ailment but in here you are about to read Sacroiliac joint dysfunction looking at the relationships and physiological function, the so called Sacroiliac joint pain, and how it can be assessed, diagnosed, and treated by your Sports physiotherapist at “MY sports Injury Clinic” based in Manchester City, sports massages centre.  At first instance, you must know. What is a Sacroiliac joint and how it works? The sacroiliac joints are located between the sacrum and iliac crest or the pelvis; both of them together perform as shock absorbers settled as a fundamental function, it is usually described as a slightly motion joint, strengthen by powerful ligaments and muscles like the piriformis muscle and the gluteus maximus which provide support and help to have a suitable function of the joint, and it is a true diarthrodial joint.You must be asking yourself, what is a diarthrodial (synovial) joint, right? They are connections between skeletal components in which the elements implicated are separated by a narrow joint cavity. Both ends of bone are covered with thin layers of cartilage & joint synovial capsules which secrete fluid to lubricate the joints. Keeping these concepts in mind, let's follow the order of ideas. When there is pain in these joints, it is due to hyper-mobility, which means there is excess movement in the joints, or hypo-mobility, which means there is limited movement in the joints; we can say there are two main sources of the low back and leg pain originated by sacroiliac joint dysfunction. Such as: Ø  Instability or Hyper-mobility. Ø  Fixation or Hypo-mobility. Now that you know a little bit about anatomy, function and sources of the pain having a thorough assessment and examination at your local Physio / Sports Injury Therapy Centre; physical testing of this issue can be provided through sports physiotherapy sessions following the recommendations and “to do list” “ Rehabilitation Programs “given by certified physio Musculo-skeletal practitioners and Strength & Conditioning experts in Manchester. (SI Joint) is a term used to describe the place where the sacrum and the iliac bones meet and Sacroiliitis is the inflammation of one or both sacroiliac joints, This Results in Hip Pains. it is very important to be clear with these terms. How does inflammation of the joints affect our body? Sacroiliitis can yield pain in the buttocks or lower back, which can spread to one or both legs. Climbing stairs or standing for a long while can worsen the pain. Sacroiliitis can be tough to diagnose because it can be mistaken for other reasons of lower back pain. It has been linked to a group of diseases that cause inflammatory arthritis in the spine. Treatment may imply medications and physical Manual therapy or specific Joint Mobilisations. Moreover, it is not just the inflammation of the joints (SACROILIITIS) which can be mistaken with other diseases, sacroiliac joint dysfunction (SI JOINT DYSFUNCTION) as well; remember there are two main sources of (SI JOINT DYSFUNCTION).Moreover, it is not just the inflammation of the joints (SACROILIITIS) which can be mistaken with other diseases, sacroiliac joint dysfunction (SI JOINT DYSFUNCTION) as well; remember there are two main sources of (SI JOINT DYSFUNCTION). Let’s get inside the sources of sacroiliac joint dysfunction, which are they? Ø  Hyper-mobility in the sacroiliac joint can yield unsteady pelvis sensation which generates pain, whenever there is pain due to a lot of movement it is overall experimented as a low back pain or hip pain. Also felt over the groin area.   Ø  Hypo-mobility in the sacroiliac joint can yield strong pain, muscle tension and most of the time impedes mobility, whenever there is pain due to little movement it is generally experienced over buttocks and just one side of the low back. Also felt down the back of the leg too alike to sciatic pain, this one of the reasons why so many times it is kind of difficult to diagnose the source of the pain. “There are many similar pains related to lower back and leg pain and it is essential an accurate diagnosis of your Injury by a Physical Therapy practitioner that will assist you with a diagnostic physio-    therapeutic approach.” Do you happen to know, which are the symptoms of sacroiliac joint dysfunction? Do you happen to know, which are the symptoms of sacroiliac joint dysfunction? According to Steven Yeomans’ release (2018) “The most common symptoms include: Ø  Lower back pain can be rank up from mild to acute, felt on one side or both sides. Ø  Pain that spreads to several zones like the groin, buttocks and the hips. The buttocks, upper back and side of the thigh are highly known as recurring areas of sacroiliac joint pain. Felt it either one side or both sides. Ø  Worsened pain; jogging or running, lying or putting excessive weight on one side and climbing stairs can worsen the pain by adding great effort and pressure on the sacroiliac joint. Ø  Sciatic-like pain in the backs of the thigh and buttocks also can include numbness and tingling.  Ø  Instability; in the pelvis or lower back makes it feel like it's going to fade and can cause discomfort in simple movements like standing and walking. Ø  Stiffness; this means that there is a limited ability to specifically move the lower back, groin, hips, and pelvis. This makes it difficult to perform ordinary actions like bending over and climbing stairs.”There are several risk factors and causes that can increase the chances of sacroiliac joint pain.  The following are examples of these risk factors: Ø  Aging the older a person is, the more likely they are to develop sacroiliac joint pain due to the degeneration that comes with aging. Over time, ligaments and muscles will deteriorate, and movement can easily cause joint swelling and pain. Ø  Obesity is simply unhealthy for the body, and even for the sacroiliac joints. The sacroiliac joints are joints that support the weight of the upper body. Weight gain can result in increased pressure on the joints, which can eventually cause inflammation and degeneration. Ø  High impact sports athletes who participate in contact sports are more likely to develop sacroiliac joint pain due to trauma. If you are a high impact sports athlete keep reading this, it gets more interesting. The following are examples of causes: Ø  Pregnancy, it is a common cause due to weight gain, hormonal changes, and pelvic changes. After pregnancy, ligaments sometimes remain loose and can cause pain in the sacroiliac joint.Ø  Injury, the injury that causes torn ligaments can cause pain in the sacroiliac joint. It can be a one-hit spinal trauma, such as high-impact sports, in which an athlete falls on their buttocks or due to repetitive stress on the joints from labor-intensive jobs, such as sitting for a long time. Ø  Previous lumbar surgery, sacroiliac joint pains have been shown to be more likely after lumbar spinal fusion surgeries due to limited movement in the lumbar spine and therefore increased movement in the joints. Ø  Aging as a person gets old, the joints deteriorate. In fact, in a 30- or 40-year-old person, joint changes occur such as the formation of cracks and clumping of cells in the ligaments. Eventually, later in the years, there will be erosions. These changes can yield limited movement in the joints, which can produce pain in the lower back and lower limbs. Ø  Overweight; obesity can put more pressure on the joints because the sacroiliac joints are responsible for supporting all the weight of the upper body. The increased pressure can cause inflammation and degeneration. This will also cause limited movement in the joints due to degeneration.In order to get an accurate diagnosis there are multiple tests that must be taken into account. What are they? As we already know (SI joint pain) acts pretty similar to other conditions, such as lumbar herniated disc (leg pain) along with others. During the physical exam, your physio may try to identify the cause of the pain by pressing on different parts of the hips and buttocks. You could move your legs in different positions to put light pressure on the sacroiliac joints. Also a thorough physical examination includes questions that will be made by your physiotherapist in Manchester like: ·      How is your diet based on? How are your sports/physical habits?      Do you sleep tight at night?       Have you been through any recent surgeries? The necessary physiotherapy maneuvers to diagnose (SI joint pain) are: Got to look back on that every individual is neither the same nor has the same symptoms or pain level (could be mild or acute), some of the procedures used by your physio to find the source of the pain are: ·      Sacral thrust test. ·      Distraction test. ·      FABER test. ·      Palpation test. Gold standard process to diagnose sacroiliac joint dysfunction is a sacroiliac joint injection.What is a sacroiliac joint injection? Named sacroiliac joint block as well, overall it is an injection of lidocaine that goes directly into the joint; if the pain fades away we will be talking about a sacroiliac joint dysfunction confirmed as diagnosis. Although the diagnosis may be accompanied with imaging tests like MRI, CT scans and X-ray to rule out other causes of the pain.   Backgrounds encountered of sacroiliac joint dysfunction in cases reported by Shuji Hamauchi and others (2010) “Three patients, 38 years old and 24 years old men and 32 years female were diagnosed with (SJD) by using sacroiliac joint injection, MRI scans and one finger test. All of them were presenting slightly degenerated lumbar lesions in their MRI scans. They were having leg pain and two of them were showing tenderness over the groin area specifically the iliac muscle right after the application of the injection, it was an improvement symptom. The men got back to work and have not recurred pain, on the other hand the female patient has been recurring pain every 2-3 months requesting regular sacroiliac joint injections to relieve the pain, it is important to know that she has a daily lifestyle as a housewife. Around 10% of low back pain is the prevalence of (SIJ) dysfunction.”Options treatments “best scenarios”, what are the effectiveness of these therapies? You have to know that most of the sacroiliac joint pain cases are effectively treated without using unnecessary surgical procedures and the primary goal is to relieve pain and get back normal function of the joint.  When you are being treated of (SIJD) you may experience many procedures at therapy sessions like a trial to try to find the best treatment options for your condition because there is not just a single way to manage it. Which are the most effectiveness non-surgical treatments to tackle sacroiliac joint pain? Established treatments to approach it are:  ·      Short rest period. ·      Applying heat or ice. ·      Pain medication. ·      Manual medication. You can view on this blog info about it (add link). ·      Braces or supports. ·      Sacroiliac joint injections.What Modalities are indicated to treat (SIJ) dysfunction/pain by Physical therapy approach? Every patient is different so the physical therapy has to be customized to their pain, the assignments are: ·      Stretching, to reduce muscle tension on the affected areas. ·      Stretching exercises, to get a better support of the sacroiliac joint and low back.  ·      Aerobic exercise, includes water aerobics, stationary cycling and running on an elliptical. “Surgical and nonsurgical treatments to manage the pain sacroiliac joint dysfunction incorporate osteopathic manipulation, physical therapy, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, corti costeroid injections and surgery in the worst scenarios. Individuals may respond to a combination of them or just one is good enough to relieve pain” aforementioned from Phys Sportsmed (2008) authors Robert E Poley, James R Borchers.         References ·       Cohen SP, Chen Y, Neufeld NJ. Sacroiliac joint pain: a comprehensive review of epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment. Expert Rev Neurother. 2013 Jan; 13(1):99-116. McGrath C. Clinical considerations of sacroiliac joint anatomy: a review of function, motion and pain. Journal Osteopathic Medicine 2004; 7(1):16-24.   ·      Guan F, Sun Y, Zhu L, et al. Risk Factors of Postoperative Sacroiliac Joint Pain for Posterior Lumbar Surgery: ≥2-Year Follow-up Retrospective Study. World Neurosurg. 2017.  Bise CG, Piva SR, Erhard R. Manual Therapy. In: Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Secrets. Elsevier; 2017:85-94. doi:10.1016/b978-0-323-28683-1.00012-6.Frontera WR. Sacroiliac joint dysfunction: Essentials of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: Musculoskeletal Disorders, Pain, and Rehabilitation.  Navallas M, et al. Sacroiliitis associated with axial spondyloarthritis: New concepts and latest trends.Ledonio CG, Polly DW, Swiontkowski MF, Cummings JT. Comparative effectiveness of open versus minimally invasive sacroiliac joint fusion. Med Devices (Auckl). 2014;7:187 93.   Kube RA, Muir JM. Sacroiliac Joint Fusion: One Year Clinical and Radiographic. Results Following Minimally Invasive Sacroiliac Joint Fusion Surgery. Open Orthop J. 2016;10:679-689.    

Manual Physical therapy has been a widely used Treatment Method to treat patients with back and neck problems such as disc pathology, hypomobility, muscle spasms arthritic post-surgical pain’s Individuals looking to turn up a physical manual therapy consultation may experience a series of physical assessments or joint examinations leading to soft tissue or joint mobilizations  in order to relieve muscles ailments. These are usually carried out by certified sports physiotherapists; in numerous instances there is something that sports therapists totally agree alongside treatment; thus, exercise is wholly and deeply necessary to bring back natural function movement of the muscles and live a pain free, unrestricted day - to - day lifestyle.   Nevertheless, Sports Injury therapists working alongside Physiotherapists currently tackle the restoration of proper function from many different points of view. Thus, their concerns would be why muscles are working improperly and take a look back on exercises not as a way to do it but as Manual therapy's complement, physical therapy goes beyond just stretching and working out.   Manual physical therapy is a specialised way to perform neither device nor machine physical therapy. This means just manual hand-work. The Manual therapy consists that the practitioners make only use of their upper limbs like hands to put on pressure over muscle tissue and handle joints to give it a try to reduce back pain induced by joint dysfunction, muscle tension and muscle spasm. Manual Physical therapy is not a gold standard benchmark procedure for back pain Meanwhile any and every physiotherapist might have the opportunity to draw on manual therapy in their praxis most of them do not expend the suitable time to do the research to become a hard-core in this area. It is highly known that physical manual therapy technique is not as familiar as other techniques among patients, and it's not pretty much considered by doctors, that's the reason it is not mainly prescribed. Moreover, a lot of conditions treated by physios making use of Manual physical therapy may not be reimbursed because it is not diagnosed running tests or imaging studies it is most likely to be diagnosed by treatment and motion testing. Effectiveness of manual physical therapy in UK research   Likewise, manual therapy procedures and techniques carry through to assist patients soreness performed by healthcare people such as physiotherapists for treating some illnesses like chronic, subacute and acute low back pain in grown up which are treated by making use of spinal manipulation, acute and subacute neck pain is indicated to tackle by thoracic spinal manipulation, when exercise is compounded with cervical spinal manipulation turns out highly effective at treating  chronic neck pain and acute whiplash associated disorders.   Outcomes of the effectiveness application of manual physical therapy have made evident that massages according to the techniques by professional physios can really ease chronic back pain and chronic neck pain. On the other hand, the evidence established that results were not as effective as expected for myosfacial pain syndrome, fibromyalgia and knee osteoarthritis. Research made and published by Gert Bronfort, Mitch Haas, Roni Evans, Brent Leininger and Jay Triano (2010). The benefits of making use of Manual physical therapy Manual physical therapy is known as a manual handwork used to approach the treatments of dysfunction and musculoskeletal pain in afflictions such as joint stiffness, bad posture, soft tissue and muscles pain in order to reach the mainly aim what it is to relieve patients pain and regain total motion, at Manchester city physio centre these procedures are made by using specialised and customized techniques for each individual. It is good to know, Manual therapist includes manual therapy to help patients thrive out and restore mobility, reducing pain, and improving efficacy of motion. If you are having issues with these abilities better you should try on Manual therapist and start to request an appointment. This is the reason why passive and assisted functional movement, lymphatic drainage, joint mobilization and manipulation, and soft tissue massage are some of the specialised techniques of manual physical therapy implemented by hand therapists.  It is not only about the specialised treatment skills but the capabilities of connections and physical touch by the physiotherapist also make it counts at the moment of healing. Consequently, the blend between physical touch and skilled techniques is the best way overall to boost a quality lifestyle of a patient. Previously at starting any kind of physical therapy, physio generally runs a completely appreciation of the nerve and blood supply of the area, and a muscle and bone assessment as well, so, it assists to make a decision whether or not there is any hazard by enforcing any manual physical therapy practice techniques. Relying on the outcomes of the previous assessments will be provided the procedure and techniques to follow-up. Next, manual physical therapy types will be indicated to perform according the patient needs, such as. Robert Daul (2006) pointed it out. Soft Tissue Mobilization. Strain-Counterstrain. Joint Mobilization. Muscle Energy Techniques. High Velocity, Low Amplitude Thrusting. Maintaining Back Pain Relief Long-Term. Do you happen to know to be interested about learning more of manual physical therapy? Hit us up and get further information.

You may be wondering what is scoliosis about? Well you might find all the answers to your concerns and doubts about this condition, including, diagnosis, treatment, Manchester Sports Injury & osteopathy the types of scoliosis, and more, after read this article it is important that you take action looking for professional assistance, better if you make a call and book an appointment with a Sports physiotherapist in Manchester or Postural specialist. Direct bookings can be made online or visiting MY Sports Injury | massage Manchester City Centre. What happens with my body when I am suffering scoliosis? Scoliosis is an abnormality that occurs when the spine is curved sideways and becomes rotated; it is an unknown cause condition, as well as it is called idiopathic scoliosis. Meanwhile idiopathic scoliosis tends to run amid relatives. Although, genes have not been identified yet and there could be others factors besides genetics. People think that sleeping on the side or carrying heavyweight backpacks are reasons to suffer scoliosis, and that is not the case here. Studies have been made and almost 3% of the population around the world has idiopathic scoliosis, some more severe cases and other more acute cases; reference Ali Baaj (2017). Therefore, Scoliosis involves a deviation of the spine. Our vertebrae are arranged around the spine forming a curved structure from the neck to the pelvis. This vertical curvature is natural. But when the spine deviates laterally in the shape of an "S" or "C" it is very possible that we suffer scoliosis.   Is scoliosis an asymptomatic or a symptomatic condition? Scoliosis involves an alteration in the arrangement of the spine. Even though it is perceived as a symptomatic pathology, it usually is not. As a general rule, it does not cause pain in patients. The most visible symptom is observed from outside. The shoulders and hips are often not at the same height, and the back is lopsided. However, it can lead to more serious conditions, reducing our mobility or impairing the functions of organs such as the heart or lungs. Candidates for conservative treatment with osteopathyare those that do not exceed 30 degrees of deviation. The best recommendation is to attend a Sports Physiotherapist in Manchester where you will be treated with professionals. From these degrees, the generally recommended treatment is the use of a corset and if it exceeds 45 degrees, the orthopedic surgeon can evaluate the surgery. Which are the types of scoliosis? There are several types of scoliosis: ·     Congenital scoliosis. ·     Neurogenic scoliosis. ·      Myogenic scoliosis. ·      Scoliosis based on metabolic or systemic diseases. ·      Idiopathic scoliosis. According to Sergio Vazquez (2018) the most common of all is idiopathic scoliosis (85%), which is of unknown cause, hence we will refer to it. Accordingly to the age at which it is diagnosed, it is classified into three types: ·      Childhood idiopathic scoliosis (0 to 3 years). ·      Juvenile idiopathic scoliosis (4 to 9 years). ·      Idiopathic scoliosis in adolescence (10 years to the end of adolescence). How is determined the severity of scoliosis? The severity of scoliosis is determined by the angulation of its curves (Cobb angle): ·      Mild scoliosis 0º to 25º (Sports Physiotherapy and Postural Re-education treatment Program / Pilates) ·      Moderate Scoliosis 25º to 50º (Sports Physiotherapy treatment + Corset + Pilates) ·      Severe Scoliosis> 50º (surgical treatment + Orthopedic Spinal Review ) Considering the symptoms, at first scoliosis does not cause pain, but it predisposes to suffer back pain, lumbar pain, etc. In moderate and severe cases, it can generate other types of complications, such as respiratory problems. How can scoliosis be diagnosed? The first imaging study we need to diagnose scoliosis is an X-ray of the spine. With it, the specialist will tell us the degree of scoliosis according to the angle formed by the terminal vertebrae of each curve; the diagnostic evaluation includes dynamic and static imaging, also invasive diagnostic procedures like facet blocks, immobilization tests, epidural and root blocks, and discograms. Those tests can have correlation with the pathomorphological findings and the clinical may also offer the most rational and the least invasive treatment for the individual. By M Aebi - European spine journal, (2005). Can osteopathy help to treat scoliosis? Indeed, Osteopathy can help to treat scoliosis and it is the best procedure to follow up if you are in early stages of scoliosis.  It is very important to diagnose scoliosis early, and start a Physiotherapy treatment at sports Physiotherapy Manchester as soon as possible to slow its progress and even manage to correct it, totally or partially, avoiding surgical treatment. We put into practice manual therapies on the spine. Depending on the type of curvature, our osteopaths Sports Therapists, sports physio's, medical doctors in Manchester will act on a specific area to reduce the deviations of each patient. This can be combined with physical activities such as Pilates, completing the physiotherapeutic and osteopathic treatments. Sports physio Manchester puts at your disposal a wide range of disciplines and therapies to alleviate the effects of scoliosis. If you are looking for a physiotherapy centre where you can take care of your back. How can osteopathy help? Osteopathy treatment for scoliosis helps by mobilizing the thoracic and lumbar spine, to increase the range of motion in those areas. Giving the pelvis mobility helps equalize the length of the legs, while seeking to straighten the lower back of the spine. The main goal of osteopathy for scoliosis is to help maintain the facet joints (connections between the vertebrae in the spine), providing relief from the pain experienced by patients with scoliosis; in accordance to Wolfgang Gilliar (2001). The holistic approach used in osteopathic therapies, releases the restrictions of the spine and surrounding tissues, improving posture and regulating the direction and range of movements of the patient. The use of osteopathy has shown significant and essentials improvements in patients with scoliosis. The best ways of scoliosis treatment Physiotherapy offers several types of treatments, which will be combined with orthopedic treatment (corset) in some cases: ·      Global Postural Reeducation: it is possibly the most effective Sports Physiotherapy treatment for scoliosis. It consists of global stretching poses. The treatment is gentle, progressive and active.   ·      MYofascial Induction: It can be defined as a combination of sustained pressures, specific positioning and very gentle stretching. ·      Orthopedic and Osteopathic Manual Therapy: Set of methods and acts with therapeutic and preventive purposes, which is applied manually on the muscular, bone, connective, nervous and visceral tissues in order to succeed with Manchester deep tissue massage and sports massage Manchester that will obtain directly or reflexively, physiological reactions that will balance and normalize the alterations that the individual presents. ·      Klapp method: It is based on the belief that scoliosis is pathology of standing. For this reason, it develops a work system to unload the spine; it is made up of a series of quadrupedic postures and movements. ·      Classic physiotherapy: Stretches and exercises that will try to make the spine more flexible and strengthen by increasing its proprioception.·      Exercise in the pool. Therapeutic Swimming.   Some Osteopathic techniques may help to improve your lumbar strength and posture. ·      Positional release technique, It is a therapeutic technique that relies on a comfortable position of the body, its appendages and its tissues to resolve alterations in vertebral alignment.As a result of scoliosis, tissues often kink or knot, resulting in pain, involuntary spasm, and a loss of range of motion. The positional release technique unties the tissues like a knotted cord would, gently twisting and pushing the tissues in order to remove the tension from the knot, producing profound pain relief.   ·      Myofascial release technique, the myofascial release technique focuses on releasing muscle shortness and stiffness. Many patients seek myofascial treatment when they begin to lose flexibility and experience back pain from scoliosis.The myofascial release technique can help prepare scoliosis patients for more aggressive musculoskeletal strengthening therapies, or provide pain relief for those with restricted flexibility and movement, allowing a return to normal movement.   ·      Muscle power technique, is a treatment used by physiotherapists and osteopaths, which includes alternating periods of muscle contractions and assisted stretching.Basically the joint of the affected area with scoliosis is bent, a little beyond the point where the muscular resistance to movement begins and is supported by forcing the patient to resist gently. After a few seconds the pressure is released. The osteopathic will insist once again by taking the joint even further in order to improve mobility. Ron Miller (2019) indicates that exercise is an outstanding way to keep your back flexible, strong and a healthy posture. Some of these exercises are: ·       Arm/leg raise, strengthen your core and lower back muscles, which support your spine. ·       Pelvic tilt, aids to strengthen your abdominal muscles.   ·       Cat/cow, this exercise stretches the tendons and muscles that support your spine.                       REFERENCES Mistovich RJ, Spiegel DA. The spine. In: Kliegman RM, St. Geme JW, Blum NJ, Shah SS, Tasker RC, Wilson KM, eds. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 21st ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2020:chap 699. Negrini S, Di Felice F, Donzelli S, Zaina F. Scoliosis and kyphosis. In: Frontera WR, Silver JK, Rizzo TD Jr, eds. Essentials of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: Musculoskeletal Disorders, Pain, and Rehabilitation. 4th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2019:chap 153. Sure DR, LaBagnara M, Smith JS, Shaffrey CI. Pediatric spinal deformities and deformity correction. In: Steinmetz MP, Benzel EC, eds. Benzel's Spine Surgery. 4th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2017:chap 158. Scoliosis in children and adolescents. National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/scoliosis. Accessed May 3, 2019. Introduction to scoliosis. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases--conditions/introduction-to-scoliosis. Accessed May 3, 2019. Kliegman RM, et al. The spine. In: Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 21st ed. Philadelphia, Pa.: Elsevier; 2020. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed May 3, 2019. Scherl SA. Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: Clinical features, evaluation and diagnosis. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed May 3, 2019. Ferri FF. Scoliosis. In: Ferri's Clinical Advisor 2019. Philadelphia, Pa.: Elsevier; 2019. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed May 3, 2019. Scherl SA. Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: Management and prognosis. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed May 3, 2019. Shaughnessy WJ (expert opinion). 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THORACIC OUTLET SYNDROME AND FROZEN SHOULDER A frequent reason to visit MY SPORTS INJURY CLINIC is shoulder pain, generally referred as a shoulder injury. There are many different types of shoulder injuries such as frozen shoulder, scapula dysfunction, dislocated shoulder, shoulder labral tears and thoracic outlet syndrome, the last one is accompanied with neck pain as well. Others common shoulder injuries are rotator cuff injury and shoulder impingement. When you feel pain it's essential to attend a professional specialist consultation with our team at MY sports physio in Manchester. Common shoulder injuries are treated at MY Sport Injury & Osteopathy in Manchester City Centre with certified and trained specialists. Sports Injury physiotherapists in Manchester can solve your needs, Using the Online Booking platform to book an appointment to treat and heal your shoulder injury once and for all! In this article you can know, How to treat a shoulder injury when you attend Sport Massage Manchester? ·  Sports Physiotherapy Manchester sessions : We can suggest some kind of suitable yet specific stretches and exercises to carry out at home in order to speed up the treatment and healing process. They may also offer viable advice about a patient’s lifestyle and Nutrition within their diet. ·  Yoga For Shoulder injuries : Coral García Travesí (2014) indicates that yoga postures help athletes' shoulder injuries, Such as: Cow Face Pose, variation (Gomukhasana) sitting in a comfortable position with crossed legs, raise the right arm to the right, parallel to the ground. With palm up, rotate the arm and bring it behind the torso so that the forearm rests on the lower back; move your forearm up. Raise your left arm to the left with the palm of your hand facing up. Bend your elbow and try to reach out and take your right hand. You can do this pose with the help of a towel or a rope behind your back if you cannot hold your hands. Lateral Plank Pose, variation (Vasisthasana) stand on your forearms with your elbows below your shoulders and your feet together. Roll onto the ball of your right foot and rotate your right forearm 45 degrees inward. Raise your torso and stretch your left arm up. Hold for 30 to 60 seconds and repeat on the other side. ·Mental Health services coping with a Shoulder Injury. The role of MY Sports Injury & Physiotherapy Manchester in improving mental health, not all of the physical therapists believe that mental health is the whole thing about physical therapy. Good mental health is fundamental to the well-being of families, communities and individuals, poor mental health is related as one of the significant causes of disability, poor quality of life and reduced productivity, it has been documented that physical activity can improve quality of life for people with serious mental illness. The Physio Manchester experts always say “NO HEALTH WITHOUT MENTAL HEALTH”. A condition that causes neck and shoulder pain is thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS), it occurs when the nerves or blood vessels just below the neck are compressed or tight. Compression can occur between the neck and shoulder muscles. Treatment includes physical therapy as shoulder injury exercises, pain relievers and in severe cases, surgery. In accordance with Michael Rubin (2019) its pathogenesis is often unknown, but it sometimes involves compression of the lower trunk of the brachial plexus (and perhaps the subclavian vessels) but this condition is unclear. Thoracic outlet syndromes are more common among women and usually develop between age 35 and 55. Compression can be caused by: ·      A cervical rib. ·      Abnormal first thoracic vertebra. ·      Abnormal position or insertion of the scalene muscles. ·      Poorly consolidated clavicle fracture Signs and symptoms Michael Rubin (2019) also says “Pain and paresthesias usually begin in the neck or shoulder and extend to the medial aspect of the arm and hand and sometimes to the adjacent anterior chest wall. Many patients have mild to moderate sensory impairment in the C8 to T1 distribution on the painful side; a few have prominent vascular-autonomic changes in the hand (cyanosis, swelling). In even fewer, the entire affected hand is weak. Rare complications include Raynaud syndrome localized to the affected arm and distal gangrene.”   There are several types of thoracic outlet syndrome, including the following: ·      Neurogenic (neurological) thoracic outlet syndrome. This most common type of thoracic outlet syndrome is brought about by compression of the brachial plexus.   ·      Vascular thoracic outlet syndrome. This type of thoracic outlet syndrome occurs when one or more of the veins (thoracic venous outlet syndrome) or arteries (thoracic arterial outlet syndrome) below the clavicle become compressed.   ·      Nonspecific thoracic outlet syndrome. This kind of injury is also called disputed thoracic outlet syndrome. Some doctors do not believe it exists, while others say it is a common disorder. Symptoms of thoracic outlet syndrome can vary depending on which structures are compressed. When the nerves are compressed, the signs and symptoms of neurological thoracic outlet syndrome include: ·      Numbness or tingling in the arm or fingers. ·      Pain or discomfort in the neck, shoulder, or hand. ·      Weakening of grip. Signs and symptoms of vascular thoracic outlet syndrome may include: ·      Discoloration of the hand (bluish color). ·      Swelling and arm pain, possibly due to blood clots. ·      Weak pulse in the affected arm. ·      Cold fingers, hands or arms. ·      Arm fatigue with activity. Causes of (TOS) The causes of compression vary and can include the following: ·      Anatomical defects. ·      Bad posture. ·      Trauma injury. ·      Repetitive activity, doing the same thing repeatedly can, over time, wear down body tissue. ·      Pressure exerted on the joints, obesity can put too much pressure on your joints. ·      Pregnancy, because joints loosen during pregnancy, the signs of thoracic outlet syndrome may first appear while you are pregnant.   Diagnosis of thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) Diagnosing thoracic outlet syndrome can be difficult because symptoms and their intensity can vary greatly between people who have this disorder. ·      Imaging studies and nerve studies, X-rays, ultrasound, CT scan, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), angiography,arteriography and venography, electromyography,nerve conduction study. To diagnose thoracic outlet syndrome, your doctor or physical therapist can review your symptoms and medical history and perform a physical exam. ·      Physical exploration, a physical examination will be done to look for external signs of thoracic outlet syndrome, such as slumped shoulders, swelling or paleness in the arm, abnormal pulses, or reduced range of motion. Among the most characteristic tests for (TOS) pathology are those who put in compromise the different gorges through which neurovascular bundle runs.Adson test, costoclavicular maneuver or Falconer and Weddell test and Wright hyper abduction, according to J. A. Pujante Guirado (2009). Treatment of (TOS) How to heal a shoulder injury like Thoracic Outlet syndrome, in most cases, a conservative treatment modality is effective if your condition is diagnosed early. Shoulder injury treatment may include: ·      Physiotherapy, if you have neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome, physical therapy at sports massage Manchester city Centre may be the treatment service of choice. You will learn with your Sports physio in Manchester how to perform exercises to strengthen and stretch the shoulder muscles, thereby, opening the thoracic outlet and improving range of motion and body posture. These exercises, over time, can relieve pressure on the blood vessels and nerves at the (TOS).Medication, prescribed by your doctor such as anti-inflammatory pain relievers, or muscle relaxants to decrease inflammation and promote muscle relaxation. If you are diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome, your doctor or physical therapist will instruct you to do exercises at home, such as practice relaxation exercises, deep breathing, meditation, gently massage the shoulders and thoracic outlet, yoga for shoulder injury stretching to strengthen and support the muscles around the thoracic outlet and also help to have a good mental health and an acceptable mental health statistics, to finally get a full shoulder injury recovery. In general, to avoid unnecessary stress on your shoulders and the muscles around the thoracic outlet, you should do the following: ·      Maintain good posture. ·      Take often breaks at work to move and stretch. ·      Avoid mental health crisis. Wait, surely you must be thinking, what is mental health? Mental health includes the emotional, psychological and social well-being of people. It affects the way we think, feel, and interact. Understanding this, mental health in UK is an extremely important point; we must keep in mind mental health and become aware of. ·      Keep a healthy weight. ·      Avoid carrying heavy bags over your shoulder. ·   Avoid activities that make symptoms worse or find ways to adapt activities so they don't cause symptoms. ·    Create a work area that allows you to maintain good posture and does not make symptoms worse. ·      Apply a heating pad to the area of Injury to relax surrounding muscles. As a result of shoulder pain and loss of motion due to inflammation, we are talking about a condition that it is called frozen shoulder. In order to Pietro Tonino (2016) people who have frozen shoulder often experience shoulder pain, stiffness, and decreased range of motion. Everyday activities such as getting dressed or reaching for something can be challenging. The shoulder joint is a ball and socket joint, made up of three bones: the humerus, the shoulder blade, and the clavicle. Signs and symptoms ·       Pain; a dull, fixed and continuous pain that occurs more at night and causes decreased arm movements. More is produced in the first stage. ·       Stiffness; greatly limiting arm movements such as fastening the bra or combing hair. ·       Decreased mobility of the arm; there is decrease in both active and passive arm mobility. Causes of frozen shoulder The capsule of the shoulder joint has ligaments that attach the shoulder bones to each other. When capsule inflammation occurs, these bones are unable to move freely in the joint. Most of the time, there is no cause for the inflammation. Risk factors include:   ·      Diabetes. ·      Thyroid problems. ·      Changes in your hormones, such as those what happen during menopause. ·      Shoulder injury. ·      Mental health problems. ·      Shoulder surgery. ·      Open heart surgery. ·      Cervical disc disease of the neck. Diagnosis of Frozen shoulder It is usually done with a good medical history and physical examination. On physical examination, the patient is asked to raise the arms with the palms of the hands up, arms forward (wanting to push something forward), spread the arms to the sides, and bring the hands behind the back. If any of these movements present difficulty, you should think of frozen shoulder. Sometimes doctors and physio Manchester ask for additional studies such as an X-ray or an MRI, this serves to rule out other types of injuries. Treatment of frozen shoulder The main treatment is non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, steroid injections and physical therapy.   When the treatment is not effective, surgery is performed. Physiotherapeutic treatment should always be carried out after surgery; recovery varies from 6 weeks to 3 months. Physiotherapy Manchester ·      Heat; the heat applied at the beginning of the treatment helps to loosen the shoulder before mobilizations and stretches. ·      Shoulder mobilizations; your physio Manchester must perform gentle mobilizations. ·      Stretching. ·      Gentle massages of all the muscles. ·      Acupuncture. ·      Cryotherapy at the end of the therapies. Physio exercises for the frozen shoulder patient. ·      “Spiderlings”, facing a wall with your hands extended on it, climb with your fingers up as if it were a spider, go up until you feel tension in your shoulder, lower and rest your arm, do this 10 times.   ·      Codman exercises; recommended at the beginning of therapy and at the end of it. Perform circles with the arm hanging on the table.     ·      With a stick lying down and seated, perform the movements of flexion, rotation, abduction and adduction of the arm, helping you with the good arm.   ·      In the frame of a door, place the arm at 90º of flexion and put the hand on the edge of the door, turn the body to cause external rotation at the shoulder.     ·      Self-assisted arm lift. Positioned supine on the table, bring the arm up and from below the elbow; help with the hand of the good arm to force the movement.   ·      Cross the outstretched affected arm to the other side passing under the chin and increase the stretch with the hand of the good arm. This can be done on the back with the help of a towel grasped by the ends with both hands and pulling to the right or left to search for internal or external rotation. References American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons website. Frozen shoulder. Orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases—conditions/frozen-shoulder. 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Diagnosis and management of adhesive capsulitis. Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med. 2008;1(3-4):180-9. Adhesions in the Shoulder. PubMed Health website. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMHT0025850/. Accessed May 22, 2016. Page P, Labbe A. Adhesive capsulitis: use the evidence to integrate your interventions. N Am J Sports Phys Ther. 2010;5(4):266-73. Andary J.L, Petersen S.A.The vascular anatomy of the glenohumeral capsule and ligaments: an anatomic study. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2002; 84-A: 2258-2265. Buller LT, et al. Thoracic outlet syndrome: Current concepts, imaging features, and therapeutic strategies. The American Journal of Orthopedics. 2015;44:376. AskMayoExpert. Thoracic outlet syndrome. Rochester, Minn.: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research; 2019. Grunebach H, et al. Thoracic outlet syndrome. Vascular Medicine. 2015;20:493.          

GROIN PAIN WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW  / FEMORAL HIP IMPINGMENT The groin pain requires the common medical consultation, both at the level of general medicine, specialties physicians, professional Sports physiotherapists and sports therapists in Manchester. When the hip impingement causes the first symptoms, it might be announced as a hip impingement syndrome, the principal symptoms are pain in the groin zone, particularly at the moment when you flexing the hip or walking and it’s reduced the range of movement in the hip. Meanwhile, at first time you can just feel the pain when you move the hip close to its limits. (Jack Grealish: Aston Villa Midfielder – Copyright) There are different kinds of hip impingement CAM, PINCER AND FAI, they can also be treated at MY Sport Injury & Osteopathy | Manchester City Centre with the assistance of certified professionals, guaranteed specialists on www.mysportsinjury.co.uk The Team can assist in providing specialized treatment from a sports physio Manchester through conducting full medical assessment and customized approach to rehabilitation in the elite field of sports.   How could I know or suspect if I am suffering of a hip impingement? ·      Pain in the groin or gluteal region. ·      Sciatic and knee pain after sports. ·      Cracks in the hip with movement. ·      Limitation of hip movements. If you are feeling these symptoms first of all you may attend to a professional medical consultation, after a medical examination the procedure to follow and the treatment will be indicated with a customized sports injury rehabilitation program.   One of these plans of action could be to have direct sports therapy with a professional Sports physiotherapist including a sports therapy or sports massage in Manchester.         What happens with my body when a hip impingement occurs? Actually, hip impingement occurs when the ball and socket of the hip joint do not fit properly. Limited movement damages the cartilage and can lead to pain and arthritis in young adults. Furthermore, femoro-acetabular or hip impingement is an anatomical disturbances or hassle of the hip, brought about by a deformity or an abnormality of the femur bone, acetabulum or both that causes an unnatural contact between both structures during  motion and gliding of the joints.     Which other causes can inguinal pain be confused with?    It can be mistaken with several other causes such as facet syndromes, renal colic, hernias, etc. Patients at MY sport Injury & Osteopathy Manchester with this condition are generally young people or sports athletes with groin pain that may show up after a minor trauma.     Types of hip impingement PINCER It is the result of a linear contact between the acetabular rim and the femoral head-neck junction. The first structure to fail in these cases is the acetabular labrum. The continuous impact leads to degeneration of the labrum, and ganglions or ossification of the rim leading to a deepening of the acetabulum, worsening the over-coverage. Pinching "in pincers" has a frequency of 9% and is more common in middle-aged women with some degree of sports activity. CAM It is caused by entrapment of an abnormal femoral head with an increasing radius in extreme motion, especially flexion. The underlying cause for the abnormal morphology in cam pinching (cam) is not clearly understood. The resulting frictional forces lead to an outside-to-inside abrasion of the acetabular cartilage or avulsion of the labrum and subchondral bone in a relatively constant anterior superior area. Cam pinching, with a frequency of about 6%, is more common in young, athletic males. How to diagnose a hip impingement? Advances in recent years, especially in the study of images, have made it possible to identify anatomical abnormalities that until now had been underdiagnosed or unknown, such as those found in femoroacetabular impingement syndrome. Imaging studies The complementary study of images is very important for the identification of anatomical abnormalities associated with impingement and to rule out other pathologies. Plain radiographs remain the most accessible and widespread method for the diagnosis of this pathology and should always be the initial examination. Magnetic resonance imaging is very useful to evaluate the acetabular labrum and articular cartilage. Treatment of hip impingement In a palliative way, anti-inflammatories and kinesiotherapy at sports therapy Manchester can be prescribed with emphasis on exercises to strengthen the periarticular muscles. In the first instance, a kinesiotherapy program is recommended based on sports physio Manchester, especially in acute cases where there is no advanced damage. Having a Sports Massage is highly recommended to loosen the gluteal muscles around the hip joint which can be effective in treating the overall symptoms of the Hip. (Mykonos Performance: Kyle Walker Peters: Southampton Footballer Strength & Conditoning) Copyright   Rehabilitation focuses on improving hip stability and muscle management of the segment characterized by the presence of contractures or altered patterns. It is accompanied with activation exercises and stretching that seek to improve hip mobility.    In those cases where there is not response to the kinesiological treatment at MY sports therapy | Manchester or in those patients where there is an advanced pathological process, surgical resolution is indicated by means of a hip arthroscopy that seeks to restore normal morphology in the hip with an opinion by an orthopedic hip consultant. Physiotherapy treatment pre-medical operation The rehabilitation program must be developed in a specific and comprehensive way for each patient, and from a very complete analysis of the history, the operation, the clinical charts and evolution, all this to define the approach with appropriate methods and techniques by a Sports physiotherapist at MY Sports Injury & Osteopathy | Manchester city Centre. Kinesiotherapy Program ·      Isometric exercises, both quadriceps and glutes, the patient in a supine position with a towel in the popliteal region, the physiotherapist will ask the patient to press the towel and the tip of the foot upwards, so that they perform exercises isometric quadriceps holding a contraction for 6 seconds and relaxation for 3 seconds.                 ·      Isometric adductor exercises with a ball between the knees, the patient is asked to press the ball for 8 seconds, repeating the exercise 10 times, leaving 10 seconds of rest between contractions, the physiotherapist checks that there are no compensations.   ·      Likewise, it is important to know that there are certain devices to perform aerobic physical activity that imply greater stress on the hip and knee joints, being the cases of the stationary bicycle.   (Deli Ali & Kyle Walker Peters: Footballers Mykonos Performance Elite Sports)   ·      Patient in a standing position leaning on the stretcher will perform hip extension with resistance from the theraband, while the physiotherapist stabilizes hips avoiding compensations for medius gluteus (3 series of 10 repetitions each).   ·      Active ankle mobilizations both flexion-extension, abduction-adduction and inversion-eversion, the physiotherapist at sports massage Manchester city Centre applies resistance to each movement respectively. In addition, the patient will perform circumduction movements. Perform 3 sets of 10 repetitions each.   ·      Accelerate the learning process of rehabilitation, for a correct preoperative education consists of: carrying out functional activities, going up and down stairs, moving from your chair to the bathroom, transfers and independent ambulation. Physiotherapy treatment post-medical operation Kinesiotherapy Program ·      In a sitting position we will perform progressive quadriceps toning exercises, requesting the patient to perform knee flexion-extensions, hip elevation with knee in extension, triple reflection to tone anterior tibialis and psoas, with the placement of manual resistances by the physiotherapist.   ·      Isometric ankle exercises (no adduction and internal rotation).   ·      Isometric hip abduction-adduction exercises. It is considered the most important type of exercise (especially abduction), since they help the patient to walk without lameness, however, they should be avoided if the patient has undergone a trochanteric osteotomy.   ·      It is recommended to start doing them in supine position, with a ball between the knees, performing adductor isometrics and maintaining a contraction of the same for 3 seconds and relaxation for 3 seconds, while the physiotherapist controls that there are no compensations.   ·      Both active and assisted hip abduction exercises will be performed.   ·      Advanced training, specificity for return to sport.   High demand single limb dynamic lumbo-pelvic stability and optimize functional strength, endurance and power within the lower kinetic chain.           References Leunig M, Ganz R. Femoroacetabular impingement: a common cause of hip complaints leading to arthrosis. Unfallchirurg 2005; 108: 9-17.  Kassarjian A, Yoon L, Belzile E, Connolly S, Millis M, Palmer W.Triad of MR arthrographic findings in patients with Cam type femoroacetabular impingement. Radiology 2005; 236: 588-92.       Ganz R, Gill TI, Gautier E, Ganz K, Krugel L, Berlemann U. Surgical Dislocation of the adult hip: a technique with full access to femoral head and acetabulum, without the risk of avascular necrosis. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2001; 83: 1119-24.    Beall Dp, Sweet CF, Martin HD. Imaging finding of femoroacetabular impingement syndrome. Skeletal Radiol 2005; 34:691-701.      Jager M, Wild A, Westhoff B, KrauspeR. Femoroacetabular impingement cause by a femoral osseous head-neck bump deformity: clinical, radiological and experimental results. J Orthop Sci 2004, 9:256-263. Notzli HP, Wyss TF, Stoecklin CH, Schmid MR, Treiber K, Hodler J: The contour of the femoral head-neck junction as a predictor for the risk of anterior impingement. J Bone Joint Surg Br 2002; 84: 556-560. Blankenbaker DG, Tuite MJ. The painful hip: new concepts. Skeletal Radiol. 2006; 35 (6): 352-70. Schmid MR, Notzli HP, Zanetti M, Wyss TF, Hodler J. Cartilage lesions in the hip: diagnostic effectiveness of MR arthrography. Radiology. 2003; 226(2):382-6. Byrd JWT. Physical examination. In: Byrd JWT, editor. Operative hip arthroscopy. 2nd edition. New York: Springer; 2005. p. 36-50.              

There are many benefits to allowing your children to play sports. They learn discipline, perseverance, how to work as part of a team and how to become leaders. Along with these benefits come serious risks and it is important that you know how best to reduce the chances your child will suffer long term consequences from a sports injury. While prevention is the most effective means of addressing this issue, it is impossible to prevent all sports injuries, so you need to be able to know how to reduce the severity of those injuries that are inevitable and how to respond when your child has been hurt.Sports Injuries Among Children are a Growing ConcernOver 38 million children are enrolled in sports programs every year, and almost 3.5 million children under fifteen years of age will receive medical treatment for an injury suffered while practicing or playing. While many parents believe that their children are most at risk during games, the reality is that children suffer more injuries during practice than when they are performing in a game. It is for this reason, children need to learn safe practices while on the field.While sprains are the most common injury reported among young athletes, traumatic brain injuries are the cause of the most casualties. For a long time, we did not fully understand the impact of repeated blows to the head on the function of the brain, but recent discoveries have brought the topics of concussions and chronic traumatic encephalopathy to the forefront.How to Prevent Sports InjuriesThere are a number of things that you can do to make sure your child has the best chance of avoiding serious injury during practice and play. Regular physical examinations are key to making sure that your child is physically fit to play and may reveal any problems that may increase the risk of an injury. In addition, you should make sure that your child is equipped with adequate safety equipment such as pads, a helmet and other equipment specific to his or her sport.Keeping children hydrated during physical activity is also key, as dehydration can be the cause of a number of sports injuries. Poor form is often attributed to the cause of many injuries, so it is important that children are taught how to make contact with other players while avoiding head to head contact or lowering their head into the hit. This kind of contact may result in concussions or traumatic injuries to the brain or spine.What is Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy?CTE is a disease discovered among retired athletes that endured regular blows to the head over their careers. Research has found that amateur athletes can also suffer from this condition, which can result in the gradual loss of neurological function. There are four stages that an athlete may progress through when he or she suffers from CTE.The first stage may result from one of more concussions and carries with it many of the common concussion symptoms— headache, dizziness, confusion and mild memory loss.The second stage is exhibited through changes in the person’s behavior and social interactions. It is common for sufferers of CTE to show poor decision making skills, to experience mood swings and to suffer from memory loss.The third and fourth stages of CTE result in the loss of motor function, speech impairment, deafness, vertigo, dementia and mental illnesses such as depression, mania or anxiety.The sports that place children at greatest risk of CTE are those where players make direct physical contact, such as football, hockey, boxing and wrestling. If your child suffers one or more concussions, it is important to have a discussion with your doctor on whether it is safe for him or her to continue playing contact sports.Make Sure Coaches Promote Safe PracticesA number of the injuries children suffer while playing sports can be linked to the very practices their coaches teach. It is important that you know what it is that your child’s coach teaches and whether or not coaching staff is properly trained in first aid, CPR and sports safety. There is also a fine line between developing endurance and pushing children too far, so you should consider whether your child’s coach knows when it is appropriate to provide players with the rest that they need during practice and games.This article written by Jonathan Rosenfled is lifted from Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers. Published by MY Sports Injury & physiotherapy Ltd 

 Introduction to rowing Rowing is a very popular sport, however people seem to either know nothing at all or everything about it. Here are some of the basic facts: rowing is one of the oldest Olympic sports and is one of Team Great Britain most successful disciplines at the Olympics, winning a gold medal every year since 1984. Rowing is GB’s third most successful Olympic sport, after Athletics and Cycling, with 58 medals in total. A misconception about rowing is that it is “all in the arms”, quite the contrary is true with the arm muscles contributing very little. If done properly most of your power comes from your legs. When you put your blade into the water you squeeze your abdominal muscles and set your back muscles in a static contraction to connect the handle to your footplate. You then plantar flex your ankle and extend your knee joint using your quadriceps. When your knee is coming to the end of extension you use your lower back muscles and glutes to swing your torso backwards, finishing off the stroke by pulling the handle into your chest. There are two classes of rowing boat, a sculling boat in which the rowers have two blades each or a sweep boat where rowers use one oar each. Sweep boats can range in size from an eight to a pair and sculling boats range from a quad to a single. We also have two seasons: a head season which runs through the winter. These races usually range from 3 km to 8 km, boats start one after another and classic examples are the Oxford Cambridge Boat Race or The Head of the River Race. Regatta seasons generally runs from May to August, and the races are normally 2 km (the same as the Olympic distance) with multi-lane racing. The most famous regatta is Henley Royal Regatta in July where Olympians, students and amateurs from all over the world race each other.  Manchester University Boat Club (MUBC) is one of the oldest and largest sport clubs at UoM, with around 200 members every year. Founded in 1932, the Boat Club has since grown into a thriving group for both novice and senior athletes. We have an ergometer training room at the Armitage Sports Centre and our boat house is on the Bridgewater Canal in Sale. We train and compete throughout the whole of the academic year all over the country. A usual training week is 8 to 10 sessions, consisting of water outings, ergometer sessions, weights and circuits.Common rowing injuries The most common rowing injury is a rib stress fracture. This usually occurs in the lead up to head season when we are doing long distances on the water and ergometer to build our aerobic base. A normal session would be a 18km paddle or an hour on the ergometer. We try to combat this injury by training our cores often. The second most common area to injure in rowing is your lower back. As fatigue sets in a rower’s posture slumps and the back becomes more rounded, which puts more strain through the lower back. Teaching proper technique, increasing flexibility and core strength are important to prevent this injury, as well as many other injuries in our sport. The use of sports massage and sports physiotherapy also helps keep on top of all the aches and pains accumulated during our intense training. For this reason, we are looking forward to our new partnership with My Sports Injury Manchester. Our athletes are always in need of a sports rehabilitation clinic and we know their injury specialists will help us to keep achieving a high level of training and racing.

The intervertebral discs. The scapegoat of many a spinal dysfunction. I have heard many a patient, athlete, and fellow health professional refer to the infamous ‘slipped disc’, which to me always seemed misleading as, well, you cannot slip a vertebral disc. The implication that a vertebral disc can easily be slipped out of place has led to the popular misconception that they are easily mobile and fragile structures that are susceptible to injuries. This is simply not true. It is frustrating that an accurate idea of the anatomy, function and how these structures elicit pain is seemingly not yet entirely clear, or at least is not portrayed to patients. What is equally frustrating is the continued use of the term ‘slipped disc’ by health professionals who should know better, as this only adds to the problem and helps cement the inaccurate and wildly believed perception of intervertebral disks among the general public. Hopefully, I can quickly clear a few things up. So, firstly, let us talk anatomy. The spinal column is typically divided into four main regions: The Cervical (Neck), the Thoracic (Upper Back), the Lumbar (Lower Back) and the Sacral (Sacrum) regions of the spine. Each region is made up of various joined segments known singularly as vertebra and plurally as vertebrae. Intervertebral discs, as suggested by their name, lie between each vertebra. Every vertebra in the spine (except for C1 and C2) has an intervertebral disc. Each disc is made up of an outer fibrous ring called the Anulus Fibrosis and an inner gel like centre called the Nucleus Pulposus. The annulus fibrosus consists of fibrocartilaginous layers, or laminae, made of both type I and type II collagen. The type I is concentrated towards the edge of the ring, providing it with greater strength. The Nucleus Pulposus is made up of loose fibres suspended in a mucoprotein gel. Together the Annulus Fibrosis and the Nucleus Pulposus form a fibrocartilaginous joint, known as a symphysis. Symphysis fusions are extremely strong and robust joints that can withstand enormous amounts of force. Ok, so what do they do? The intervertebral discs separate the vertebrae, act as ligaments holding the vertebrae together and act as shock absorbers for the spine. How do they achieve this? Well, as discussed in the previous paragraph, the Nucleus Pulposus is made up of a mucoprotein gel. This allows for even distribution of pressure across the disc, preventing overly excessive forces on the vertebral endplates, while the endplates themselves hold the discs in place and provide an anchorage for the Annulus Fibrosis. Meanwhile, the stiff laminae allow for increased ability to withstand compressive forces. Combining all of this makes it PRACTICALLY IMPOSSIBLE for the disc to just “slip” out of place like a bar of soap! This does not mean however, that it is impossible to injure a disc! So, intervertebral discs do get injured? Of course. If they do will they heal? 100%. Ok, but why is it called a ‘slipped’ disk if you cannot slip a disk? For that I have no answer, the bottom line is, it shouldn’t. Well what should it be called? When medical professionals refer to a slipped disk, they are likely referring to a HERNIATED disk. This is not a herniation of the entire disk, but of just a small section. Herniations can happen when unbalanced mechanical pressures substantially deform the Annulus Fibrosus, causing part of the Nucleus Pulposus to obtrude either laterally or posteriorly. This reduces local muscle groups’ ability to function properly, putting pressure on nearby nerves. So, the disc does not ‘slip’, it BULGES. Such injuries can occur due to trauma through physical activity, mainly caused by shearing forces, or chronic deterioration typically accompanied with poor posture and can elicit symptoms typical of nerve root entrapment. Such symptoms include: Paraesthesia, numbness, acute or chronic pain, decreased muscle tone and decreased functional performance. These symptoms can occur either locally or anywhere along the dermatome served by the entrapped nerve. Therefore, we sometimes feel the referral of symptoms in other areas of the body such as our legs. Well then, there we have it. A summary of why you do not, nor ever will, have a ‘slipped’ disk. For any members of the public reading this, I hope I have helped you understand intervertebral discs a little better. For any fellow health professionals, I implore you, please, ban the term ‘slipped disc’ from your vocabulary. Continuing the use of inaccurate terms when describing pathologies only furthers misinformation. As we know, the language we use is proven to have lasting effects on patients. Therefore, it is our duty to paint accurate pictures of these lesions to our patients, who are less enlightened on the inner workings of the human body. If you are suffering from a herniated disc, any other spinal problems or non specific lower back pain, then come and visit the MY Sports Injury Clinic in Manchester. We have many health professionals including Sports Injury Specialists, Strength and Conditioning Coaches and Massage Therapists to help answer your questions and provide specialist treatment to improve way of life!

STRENGTH & CONDITONING IN SPORTS ELITE PERFORMANCEEarly on in our history, it became an evolutionary necessity for humans to be able to travel from A to B quickly. It became essential for survival, whether it was for chasing down prey or outrunning predators. Fast forward a couple of hundred thousand years however, this is no longer the case. We can simply shop for our food and the likelihood of needing to outrun potential predators has somewhat dwindled. That does not mean, however, that sprinting no longer bears any benefits. As a society we are unconsciously obsessed with the notion that the longer the distance we can run then the fitter we are. Think about it, whenever we aim to improve our fitness, we tend to go on long runs rather than complete a series of short, intense sprints. Though this notion may be true to an extent, fitness is about far more than just the distance you can run! I promise you, just because you can run mile after mile at a steady state does not for a second mean you will be able to breeze through a sprint endurance session!  Sprinting can result in various physiological and other health-related benefits when performed properly and regularly. So, here are a few such benefits… 1. You can do it anywhere! The financial benefit of sprinting is that you do not need to pay for specialist equipment or a gym membership to complete a sprint session. It can be done anywhere from your local park, your local street, your own back garden if it is big enough or you can even, if you have no other option, sprint on the spot in your home. It’s that easy. 2. It improves body composition. Body composition is our body’s fat-muscle ratio. Various studies have concluded that sprinting is far superior than steady state running in burning fat and building muscle. It causes adaptions at a cellular level. Such adaptions include improved protein and oxygen synthesis in the muscles, helping to build muscle, and a metabolic ‘afterburn effect’. This ‘afterburn effect’ is known as excess post-exercise oxygen consumption or EPOC. Simply put, our bodies continue burning calories even after we have finished the sprint session. 3. It improves cardiovascular fitness. Sprinting is considered to have many cardiovascular advantages over steady state running. This is because repeated high intensity intervals lead to an increase in glycogen stores of up to 20%, increase oxygen uptake and increases the body’s ability to remove waste products during exercise, leading to a 50% increase in muscle buffering capacity. 4. Improves glucose control. Research published in BMC Endocrine Disorders suggested that sprinting reduces the risk of high blood sugar levels and high blood pressure, as well as improves cholesterol levels, cut abdominal fat, and improves sugar metabolism; this reduces the risk of dangerous glucose build-ups which can lead to Type 2 Diabetes. 5. It improves speed. Muscle fibres are classified into three types: type 1 (slow-twitch) and types 2a and 2b (fast-twitch). Sprint training increases the volume and strength of the fast-twitch fibres thus increasing overall sprint speed. 6. It reduces risk of cognitive decline. Sprinting helps with mental quickness and reaction time: which, evidence suggests, reduces the risks of cognitive decline and conditions such as Alzheimer’s and dementia as we age. 7. It reduces stress. After a sprint session, Endorphins are released, causing adrenaline and cortisol levels to drop, and reducing stress and anxiety, subsequently leading to a decreased risk of mental problems such as depression.For more information about the benefits of sprinting and other forms of high intensity interval training, or to see how you can introduce sprinting into your fitness routine, get in touch with one of our strength and conditioning coaches at the MY Sports Injury Clinic in Manchester!

What Is Rounded Shoulders Posture?If you are one of the people who spend a lot of time sitting in front of a desk in a hunched posture, you are surely looking for a more long term sustainable solution to your rounded back & shoulders. This puts undue strain on the neck muscles to hole up the craning head peering into the computer.What causes Rounded Shoulder? At the structural level the head and neck need support from the body to keep their movements fluid and effortless. The rounding of the shoulder and back cause over-straining of the neck muscles trying to support the head. My Sports Injury & Physiotherapy Clinic offers a sustainable solution to improve postural alignment and muscle imbalance amongst common desk workers.The position of rounded shoulders is that these are forwardly protruded and the back arched leading to excessive lumbar spine lordosis (hyper-lordosis) . In addition to this, the position of rounded shoulders is usually accompanied by the forward head posture, which makes it very important to work all these postural corrections together.The shoulder is composed of a set of joints, muscles, and ligaments that provide great mobility and stability. Occasionally, we maintain inadequate postures that put these structures in excessive tension, creating postural patterns such as rounded shoulders and forward head.Occasionally, rounded shoulders can cause pain in the shoulder or neck. Sunisa Chaiklieng and Maytinee Krusun (2015) found that a large number of office workers are exposed to the risk of ergonomics, which can trigger the position of rounded shoulders.To counteract the effects caused by this sustained posture, we compile some exercises recommended by physiotherapy experts to perform at home or in a gym. However, the best solution to improve this situation is to assist a physical health professional at MY Sports Injury Clinic | Manchester  Best exercises to fix rounded shoulders:Mobility ExercisesFor the first exercise, we must place ourselves in four points. Then, we place a hand behind our head and direct our elbow towards the ceiling so that we rotate our trunk. We perform 10 slow and controlled repetitions and make the same movement with the opposite hand.For the next exercise, you just need a chair. You put yourself back in four points, put your elbows on the chair and bring your buttocks towards your feet. You must repeat this movement at least 10 times.Strengthening exercisesFor the following exercises we must place ourselves face down on the floor (they can put a yoga mattress or a towel) we stretch our arms above the head. From this position, we should only take off the full arms and feet from the ground and stay for 3 seconds.We must repeat this movement at least 8 times.For the next exercise, we should lie on our stomachs just like the previous exercise. The difference in this exercise is that we must keep our arms at our sides. We must take off the arms from the ground and keep them off 3 seconds. Like the previous exercise, we must perform at least 8 repetitions.In the following exercise, we must place ourselves in a position of four points. From this position, we will lift one arm and the opposite leg of that arm, keeping them fully stretched we will hold that position for 3 seconds.We must perform at least 8 repetitions per side of this exercise.To these exercises, a training plan for core strengthening and postural reeducation exercises should be added. We recommend that these exercises must be supervised by a health professional / Physiotherapist. Get in touch with one of our health professionals at MY Sports Injury Manchester physiotherapy clinic, to verify that they are done correctly under the right supervision

Shoulder Pain Injury in the gym is common amongst weight lifters in the gym. When performing heavy lifting aching pain and discomfort in the shoulder occurs? There are many people who due to bad execution of an exercise or a shoulder injury suffer from pain. A very popular exercise is the Flat Bench Press.This exercise is focused on working the muscles of the chest, but activates in an accessory and stabilizing way the muscles of the arm and shoulder.2. Main causes of shoulder injuries when exercising.Have you ever suffered any shoulder pain while doing bench press?When the Bench Press is performed incorrectly, using an inappropriate technique, it causes tension in areas of the shoulder that is susceptible to injury to the Acromio-clavicular Joint (ACJ). Cervical neck nerve roots can also become compressed or irritated causing pain and numbness into the shoulder / forearm.3. Best Exercises to prevent shoulder injuries when working out.To improve the painful shoulder situation during the Bench Press, we have created together alongside some experts in sports physiotherapy a series of mobility, stretching and strengthening exercises. You can do them in the comfort of your home or in a training center.3.1. Stretching shoulder exercisesPlace your hand on the top of the back of a chair and take a step or two back, the arm should be fully stretched and you feel the tension in the biceps and chest. If you feel any discomfort during this exercise, keep stretching to where it does not cause pain.Place your hand on the elbow of your opposite arm and lift it up to the level of your face, then exert pressure towards the side. So that you feel that the lateral part of your shoulder is stretched.You must place your hand on the back of your neck and try to take your elbows as far back as you can, hold this position for 7 seconds and relax your arms. Each stretching exercise you should repeat between 5 to 7 times.3.2. Strengthening and Mobility Shoulder Exercises 3.2.1. Vertical flexionPush-ups on the floor can be complicated or impossible to perform because of shoulder pain, this option is a little softer and allows us to start with a strengthening routine where we gain strength progressively.Stand in front of a wall and support your hands on it leaving your arms fully stretched. In this position, you should only bring the torso forward by flexing the elbows and returning to the starting position.The experts of  Sports Injury Clinic recommend performing 4 sets of 8 to 12 repetitions during this exercise.3.2.1. Wall AngelsPlace your back fully against the wall, raise the arms so that the elbows are at shoulder height, the elbows and the back of the hand must be fully glued to the wall. From this position, you will slide your hands and elbows upwards without taking them off the wall and return to the starting position.credit image to: bostonbodyworkers.comDo 10 repetitions of this exercise. Remember that if you feel any discomfort during this exercise you should do it to a height that does not bother you.Lie on a bed or a mat on your back. Raise your hands so that they are shoulder height. Once you are in this position you must bring your hands up as if you wanted to touch the ceiling, hold this position for 5 seconds and then return to the starting position.You can do 12 repetitions of this exercise and gradually add weight.3.3. Mobility exercises with sticksFor the following exercises, it is necessary that you have a broomstick or a cane at hand.For the first, you must stand while keeping your back straight and your legs spread to the width of your shoulders. Take the ends of the stick with both hands and move it to the sides and stretch your arms as much as you can without feeling any pain.credit image by gymstick.com You can also make circles with the arms, always having the stick taken by the ends and passing it over the head.As you progress and the mobility of your shoulder improves, you can carry the club from front to back by passing it over the head.Each of these exercises you must repeat between 8 to 12 times. In addition to this series of exercises, you must take into account the technique when performing the Bench Press, in order to prevent a painful shoulder injury. Always go to a professional, be a qualified trainer or sports injury therapist at  Manchester MY Sports Injury Clinic so that you have an opinion and help from someone who has knowledge based on proven evidence based science journals. 

Football is the most popular sports watched across the world. This sport is full of high intensity exercise and aerobic endurance, it requires development of  coordination, agility, balance and a sense of teamwork.However, football players should be aware of the risk of soft tissue and bone injuries which can be sustained. A brief knowledge of most common football injuries is not only necessary for injury prevention, but also for the early diagnosis and prompt treatment of the affected area.According to a detailed study, researchers have determined the most common injuries in men’s soccer by reviewing injury surveillance data from the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Over several years of the study, more than six thousand injuries from 62 ,000 practices and 6,281injuries from at least 22 ,000 football games were reported.Some general findings of the study include;The risk of injuries was 4 times higher during games than during practices.Injuries occurred during practice sessions were often non-contacted (25%), while 75% of the game injuries were often as a result of close contact between players (1).During both practices and games, more than 60% of injuries involve lower extremities.Game injuries often occurred during the last 15-20 minutes of the session2. What are the most common football injuries?, according to the percentage.Ankle SprainSprains and strains in the lower extremities are the most common football injuries, according to the study conducted by orthopedics and rehabilitation department of the University Of Rochester Medical Center (2).More specifically, an injury involving the ankle is by far the most common injury in football players according to the surveillance data from a study (3). It accounts for 17% of all injuries in both practices and games.Ankle sprain commonly occurs when you suddenly change your direction or make a sudden stop while running - causing ankle joint to twist in an unnatural position. This type of injury can be serious if not treated properly but can be effectively managed following the RICE protocol (rest, ice, compression, elevate) along with self management advice from a professional sports injury therapist.Ankles are vulnerable to re-sprains that have not healed properly. This study also reveals that the percentage of recurrent ankle sprains is quite high and may account for 24% of the total sprain injuries.It’s safe to start with some light exercise when the symptoms such as pain and inflammation have subsided. Riding a resistance bike, light jogging on a treadmill and aqua jogging are good physical activities, to begin with. You should not make the mistake of resuming football as soon as you are symptom-free. A lack of ankle stability, as you can expect after an ankle sprain injury, can lead to recurrent ankle sprains and chronic foot problems.A remedial massage therapist can improve swelling in the joint. It’s important to consult with a professional after an ankle sprain as he will be able to give you the best recommendations and support throughout your recovery. Our MY sports Injury clinic in Manchester provides a fully tailored rehabilitation program to ensure ankle stability is maintained throughout the season and a smooth recovery back to normal activities reducing any setbacks.Hamstring StrainAlso called pulled hamstring, it is one of the most common injuries across all sports, including football. Hamstrings are the group of three muscles that originate from the hip bone and run down the back of the thigh to be attached to the knee joint. Hamstring strain injuries account for 7.5 percent of all football injuries, according to data from the 2004/05-2008/09 seasons collected by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). (4)Sudden sharp pain at the back of the thigh is the commonest symptom of a hamstring strain. It usually occurs whilst sprinting, kicking a football or performing a fast stretching movement. During such physical activities, the hamstrings muscle tissue may suffer a tear/s because of the forceful stretch beyond their limits.A tear in any muscle or group of muscles is referred to as a strain. Strains are generally classified as a grade I, II or III, depending on the severity. Minor tears in the muscles are categorized under Grade I strains, partial tears in the muscles are categorized under Grade II strains, and grade III strains are severe tears or complete rupture of the muscle. Depending on the grade of tears, you may experience local pain, muscle weakness, muscle tightness, bruising, swelling or difficulty walking and running.Consulting a physiotherapist can be helpful. Their expert opinion can help you heal and rehabilitate faster. He might use ultrasound, massage, and taping to boost recovery, and may also advise you a rehabilitation program, consisting of muscles strengthening and stretching exercises.ConcussionA concussion is classified under mild traumatic brain injuries. It commonly occurs after a whiplash-type injury or a solid impact on your head. The strong impact causes your head and brain to move swiftly back and forth.Although it can occur during a fall or a car accident, you have an increased risk of getting a concussion if you participate in impact sports such as boxing or football. They are usually not serious, but a strong impact is proportional to serious symptoms that may require immediate medical attention.A concussion injury affects your brain and its signs and symptoms are different from a contusion that results from bruises. Of note, a contusion (or bruise) can also occur on your head, however, it is not typically life-threatening and may resolve itself within several days.Depending on its severity, the symptoms of a concussion may vary from person to person. The common signs of a football impact on your head that may indicate an underlying concussion injury include:Drowsiness or feeling sluggishLoss of consciousnessBalance problemsConfusionDizzinessHeadacheNausea or vomitingDouble vision or blurred visionSensitivity to light or noiseMemory problemsGroin strainAfter ankle sprains and hamstring sprains, both concussions and groin strain injuries share similar percentage, i.e., 5.5% of all football injuries, according to the same study by the NCAA. (4)   A groin strain is also known as the pulled groin. It is less common than hamstring strains and occurs after the appearance of a tear in one of the groin muscles (adductor brevis, longus, magnus, pectineus, and gracilis). The first and typical symptom of a groin strain is a pain in the inner thigh. Other common symptoms may include sudden, sharp pain in the groin area and along the length of the groin muscles. A tear in the groin muscle occurs when kicking a football, rapidly changing direction or sprinting.If you experience a sharp and sudden pain in inner thigh after a forceful kick, you should stop the game and visit a nearby sports injury clinic for evaluation. Neglecting the symptoms may increase the tear length and can even exacerbate the condition.ConclusionSprains and strains of the lower extremities and concussion impact on the brain are the most common injuries in football players. They usually occur as a result of close player-to-player contact during practices or games. Depending on the severity, some of them are further categorized into grades.Although some minor football injuries can be treated by conventional treatment methods, consulting chartered physiotherapists for their expert advice is usually recommended. A physiotherapist is a sports injury specialist that might use various therapeutic and healing methods to speed up recovery and restore mobility.If you are in Manchester and experiencing one of these commonest football injuries, consult our sports injury Manchester team of professional Sports Injury Specialists, Manual therapists, Acupuncturists and chiropractors for a full injury diagnosis and custom treatment program, consisting of soft tissue massage therapy, sports taping, and stretching exercises along with educational advice on self recovery and maintance www.mysportsinjury.co.ukReferences1. Soccer Injuries - Sports Medicine Program - UR Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center - Rochester, NY https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/orthopaedics/sports-medicine/soccer-injuries.cfm2. Soccer Injuries - Sports Medicine Program - UR Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center - Rochester, NY https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/orthopaedics/sports-medicine/soccer-injuries.cfm3. Deive Epidemiology of Collegiate Women's Softball Injuries: National Collegiate Athletic Association Injury Surveillance System, 1988–1989 Through 2003–2004 B Morrey, 20084. Ncaa.orghttps://www.ncaa.org/sites/default/files/NCAA_M_Soccer_Injuries_WEB.pdf

1. What are the main symptoms ?The shoulder is a set of joints, muscles, and tendons called scapular waist. These sets of structures allow a wide range of movement in the shoulder. However, this mobility has its price. Sometimes, instability, compression of soft tissues, or bone structures produces loss of mobility and pain. There are some places to go when you have an injury like this, if you have severe pain you can go to a to a doctor or you can go to a sports injury & Physiotherapy clinic like MY sports injury in Manchester. According to Meislin RJ, Sperling JW, 2005. The persistent pain in the shoulder is a consequence of one or several underlying pathologies, the most common being rotator cuff disorders in 10%, adhesive capsulitis in 6%, and glenohumeral osteoarthritis from 2% to 5%.As mentioned previously, the shoulder is formed by a set of structures, mainly, the humerus, the scapula, and the clavicle. The head of the humerus coapts into a rounded cavity of the scapula, called the glenoid cavity. In addition, a combination of muscles, tendons, and ligaments keep the humerus centered in that cavity and provide the stability and mobility necessary to perform the activities of daily life without injury.2. What causes shoulder pain?In many occasions, the constant use of the shoulder required in some activities causes the structures to rub against each other and become inflamed. One of the structures that suffer most due to this are synovial bursas, these are small sacs filled with liquid located between the structures to prevent them from rubbing against each other or to separate compartments.In addition, excessive use with incorrect mechanics causes micro-ruptures in the tendons, thus creating tendonitis. The tendons that are commonly affected are the tendons of the rotator cuff and one of the tendons of the biceps. Altering thus, shoulder mobility and stability. One of the best treatments for this injury is the massage; some physiotherapist offers a great sports massage Manchester, if you’re looking for a good Sports physiotherapist Manchester MY Sports Injury Clinic.Another one of the injuries that causes a strong pain of shoulder are the tears of tendons. These are caused by acute injuries or degenerative changes. In the most extreme cases, the tendon is completely torn from the bone.According to Kibler, Ben W. 2003. Scapular dyskinesia increases the functional deficit in shoulder injuries. It alters the movements of the scapula during the movements of elevation of the arm, caused by the disorganisation or inhibition of the activation patterns of the muscles that stabilise the movements of the scapula.Also, compression injuries produce great pain and functional disability. In the shoulder, this injury occurs due to the pressure exerted by the acromion on the soft tissues that lie beneath it. This causes bursitis and tendinitis, causing pain and limitation of movement. Even with the pass of time, this compression can cause a tear of the rotator cuff, specifically of the supraspinatus muscle.3. How to treat a shoulder injury?On many occasions, shoulder pain is caused by inadequate postures or inadequate mechanical during our daily activities. We recommend that if you spend a lot of time sitting down, doing activities where you have to keep your arm above your head, or repetitive movements that require shoulder strength, you must do break intervals every hour or go to physiotherapy Manchester. This in order to relax the area of ​​the neck and shoulder, relax the muscles of the arms and prevent muscle spasms.On the other hand, if the pain is minimal, you don’t have to ask yourself, how to heal shoulder injury? Because in this case, it’s very simple, you should let the shoulder rest a little, and then you should make gentle movements to promote blood circulation and stimulate the relaxation of the shoulder muscles. It is not advisable to immobilise the shoulder completely because of the lack of movement weakens the muscles and causes the shoulder to become stiffer.If you have severe pain, you can apply ice to the painful area for 10 minutes (wrap the ice on a piece of cloth) or if you are in Manchester you can go to the nearest sports massage clinic in Manchester clinic to help you diagnose and fix this problem.We would suggest you to go to a physiotherapist or go to a sports injury & Physiotherapy clinic. A physiotherapist is a health professional that has the necessary knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and rehabilitation. He will perform an evaluation in which he will diagnose the exact cause of your shoulder pain. After this, it will determine the treatment that will be effective for you. Among them, massage, heat, cold, acupuncture, stretching, yoga or physio led pilates for shoulder injury, and exercises.We hope this information is valuable to you.If you need some support and you would like to check your shoulder injury

1. What is shin splints? and how to treat them?Are you a runner or maybe a triathlete and your shins hurt after day to day at the office? Well This could be the known cause of Shin Splints. The cause of this injury is the stress produced in the tibia (shin bone) and adjacent connective tissues, producing inflammation, pain, and inability to continue running or even walking! If you want an optimal recovery, a Sports Physio in Manchester is what you need. Shin Splints refer to the inflammation of the periosteum. The periosteum is a vascular layer of connective tissue that covers the bone and serves as an insertion for some tendons and fascial connections. The pain has been described as burning in the tibia when starting to run and decreases when the activity ceases.In addition, the pain occurs on the inside of the tibia and sometimes radiates throughout the front part of the leg. This injury does not have a specific recovery time; it can vary depending on its cause. However, the attention of a professional on time will have an important role in the recovery time. Sports physiotherapy is an excellent therapeutic alternative to reduce the time of return to activities in optimal conditions.According to Don E. Detmer in 1986, there are three types of chronic Shin Splints, which can be diagnosed by imaging. These are:Type I: Tibial microfracture, which is a reaction to repetitive bone stress.Type II: Tibial periostitis, this is produced by chronic avulsion of the periosteum, specifically in the periosteum-fascial junction, in the same way as a consequence of repetitive stress.Type III: Chronic compartment syndrome.   2. What causes shin splints?This classification of Detmer is accurate for chronic cases. In the most acute cases, this injury can occur for various reasons, such as:Muscle rigidity or shortening of the muscles of the leg.Traction of the fascia and tendons in its insertion area due to inadequate plantar support.Increased external tibial torsion and excessive rotation of the hip.Direct trauma in a constant way in the anterior part of the tibia.Changes in the surfaces on which it runs, such as hard surfaces, surfaces with high inclination or uneven terrain.Excessive training and lack of rest between workouts.In few occasions this injury requires surgery; generally the shin splints injury has a quick recovery if an appropriate sports therapy treatment is applied. That is why in MySportsInjury Clinic provides a thorough evaluation and assessment of such injury, with an individualised treatment plan aimed at correcting the problems that caused the injury.3. How to treat the Shin Splints Injury? There are some methods to relieve pain and try to improve the situation of this injury without going to a Manchester Sports Physio, however, we recommend assisting a health professional to assess the damage in your leg and plan an appropriate intervention.The intensity and load of training should be reduced as the pain appears, in some cases, the activity must be completely stopped in order to avoid further damage.To reduce the pain you can place ice for 10-15 minutes at the end of training and during the night.Similarly, many experienced doctors recommend the use of anti-inflammatories in the first week that you begin to experience pain.Sports massage, to unload the muscles of the leg and relax all adjacent tissues.Use silicone heel cups, they cushion the blows at the moment of running and adequately transmit the forces towards the tibia. These sills should be made to order, to avoid other foot injuries such as plantar fasciitis.During the visit to a specialist in musculoskeletal physiotherapy, you will get the attention of a body movement specialist, who will perform an analysis of your biomechanics, in order to improve any movement in your body that may cause an imbalance and cause an injury.In addition to this, a Sports injury clinic  will plan a training according to your injury, and will increase the demand of it progressively and as the condition of the injury improves.Also, you will receive a deep tissue massage, which aims to improve the elasticity of the tissues through the viscoelastic properties of the muscles.On the other hand, you will receive information and education about the movement, so that you can carry out your training and your daily activities in an appropriate way and, thus, reduce the incidence of injuries such as Shin Splints and other injuries.If you are suffering from any injury, our team of professionals from our Manchester sports injury clinic will be very happy to assess you and treat you to recover from it to be back to your best soon!

4 Simple At-Home Exercises to Relieve Your Neck Pain.1- Understanding Neck Pain and how to fix it.Whether you go out for work or you work from home, whether you are 25 years old or 65 years young- neck pain is something that we all have experienced at some point or another. There can be many reasons to trigger a neck pain, for instance- a poor sleeping posture or your neck being left at pause in the same posture for an hour at length or a more serious medical condition as Spondylosis. As a matter of fact, excessive mental stress can also be a reason causing pain in your neck and back. Neck pain, if not taken care at the right time, can aggravate and spread to your shoulders and spine too.2- the top 4  Exercises to relieve your Neck pain.Below are 4 simple at home exercises to help in loosening your muscles and alleviate you neck pain. A word of caution- practice these only if you have a heads-up from your doctor and as you do it, be gentle with yourself (/don’t be too aggressive) –Neck Tilt- From a sitting position looking straight ahead, tilt your head down slowly so that your chin touches your chest. Hold this position for five seconds then return to the starting position and repeat. Do this five times.Side-to-Side Neck Tilt- From the same sitting position as above, tilt you neck toward one shoulder, leading with your ear. Again, hold this position five seconds. Return to the starting position and repeat. Do this five times on each side.Neck Turn- Look straight at eye-level while being in sitting position. Next, turn your head to one side keeping your chin at the same level and hold for five seconds. Do this five times on each side.Neck Stretch- While holding the rest of your body straight, push your chin forward. You should be feeling a stretch in your throat as you do this. Hold this position for five seconds. Next, from the same starting position, push your chin backward and again hold for five seconds. Do the forward and backward stretch five times each.3- How to get rid of the neck pain in 6-8 weeks?You can modulate doing the above exercises anywhere between 5-8 times each, depending upon your comfort and ease. If you are just getting started, it is highly recommended that you start slow and go easy. Doing these simple exercises has shown proven results in loosening muscle stress and causing pain relief.Practising these exercises for two weeks can lead to significant relief in neck pain. With time, most likely within 6-8 weeks time, you will witness that the pain has subsided largely or has gone completely. But even after the pain leaves, you should not stop exercising as it will help in keeping your neck flexible and give those neck muscles, a much-needed regular stretch.A few points to note before you begin- firstly, you should not do these exercises if you have severe neck pain or weakness in your hands/ arms. Instead, you should visit a doctor for a medical check-up. Secondly, in case any of these exercises cause severe pain or weakness in your hands, arms or any other body part, stop right away and talk with your doctor.For a more elaborate guidance or any questions on this, you can contact us directly here4- Who can support you with your sports injuries in Manchester?Ray Ho, Sports Injury Specialist, Chinese Acupuncture for Neck / Back Problems 

What´s physiotherapy? The concept of Physiotherapy is unfamiliar to most due to their lack of exposure to it. Those who do understand it more than likely have experienced it first-hand. Physiotherapy may be warranted in a variety of situations such as different sports injuries, chronic diseases, trauma related injuries, etc. The list goes on and on. In a nutshell, physical therapy helps people maximize their functional capacity via different rehabilitative practices (restoring everyday life).What does a  physiotherapy do?In addition to understanding the purpose of physiotherapy, the next step is to understand why it works. In general, if one doesn’t have faith in something, he or she will never be able to receive the maximum benefit from it.1 In order for Physiotherapy to be effective, the patient must without a doubt believe it will be helpful. A negative mindset will yield negative results. Positivity is very important.5 Main Benefits of  Physiotherapy Treatment:  It helps  improve your motivation and health- As cliché as it may sound, a little bit of encouragement goes a long way. Physical therapists motivate their patients to overcome their current conditions, and to persevere despite the many obstacles they may face.2 Oftentimes patients believe they are capable of performing their own physical therapy, but usually fail to do so. Physical therapists are professionally trained motivators, and expert encouragers. Having a skilled motivator at your side will encourage you to continue on, though you may feel like throwing in the towel, especially when results occur slowly.Getting professional medical advice- Nothing beats receiving advice from someone who’s knowledgeable. Physical therapists are clinically trained and specialize in physical restoration and rehabilitation. The current educational requirement for a physical therapist is either a Masters or Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Physiotherapists spend years researching evidence-based treatment, interning for long periods of time, and studying their craft diligently. They are more than adequately equipped to provide patients with the care they require to improve their lives. No other profession is capable of rehabilitating the body the way a physical therapist can (occupational and speech therapists are also included in this category).Professional Supervision and support- If you want to ensure you’re performing a particular exercise properly with minimal risk for harm, you’ll want the supervision of a physical therapist nearby. After experiencing a major injury or status post-surgery, you’ll want to ensure you’re treating your body fairly. Nothing’s worse than performing aggressive activity too soon. You’ll harming or re-injuring yourself, and it’s not worth it. Be fair to your body and allow a physical therapist to ensure your safety. You won’t regret it.Research Based- Physiotherapists are trained to treat patients based upon factual evidence and clinical reasoning. Evidence/research-based practice minimises the potential for error, and maximizes results for patients. Besides, it’s considered unethical for a physical therapist to administer treatment without supporting evidence. It’s actually considered a form of malpractice. Therefore, most physical therapists aim to treat their patients based upon truth, and effective treatment approaches. Who wouldn’t want to treat in the best way? check out our team of physiotherapists in Manchester hereExperienced Professionals- Physical therapists are experienced in a variety of different treatment settings. They’ve also worked with a diverse patient population with various injuries, diagnoses, and ailments. From ankle and knee injuries, to strokes and leg amputations, they’ve witnessed it all. With such diverse experience, physical therapists are able to provide their patients with the best care possible. They know what works, and what doesn’t work. Patients don’t generally know the most effective way to treat their situation, therefore an experienced physical therapist is a must have!So, after reading the benefits of physiotherapy you might be wondering if you really need some support or not to improve your physical health.At Mysports injury our main mission is to hail you and make you live a healthier life, that why all our team of physiotherapists in our Manchester clinic are more than welcome to diagnose you first and then give you the best treatment that suits your needs

Everything you need to know about Sports Physical Therapy1.What's Physical Therapy?Manual physical therapy is a specialised form of physiotherapy conducted manually with a hands on approach opposed to a medical devices or machines. Manual hand therapy, techniques used by our clinical practitioners at MY Sports injury apply pressure through the hands towards muscle tissue and manipulate joints in an attempt to reduce back pains caused by muscle spasm, muscle tension, and joint dysfunction.2. How physical therapy works?Manual Physical Therapy provides Pain Relief for Acute / Chronic Back PainsManual therapy can be highly beneficial for the treatment of joints that lack adequate mobility and range of motion in Musculo-skeletal type conditions. This limitation can cause discomfort, pain, and an alteration in function, posture, and movement. Manual physical therapy involves restoring the human bodies mobility to stiff joints and reducing muscle tension in order to return the patient to normal activities of daily living and normal movement without pain to a pain free active lifestyle.Manual therapy may provide back pain relief both for patients with chronic back pain involving joint problems, such as Sacroiliac Joint dysfunction and also acute back pain from soft tissue injuries such as a back muscle strain or nerve root dysfunction.3. Which are the main physical therapy techniques?Physical therapy techniques are focused on relaxing tense back muscles and restriction in joints in order to decrease back or neck pains and increase flexibility in the soft tissues. In general, manual physical therapy techniques are used in the following types of movement:Soft tissue work, including massage, which applies pressure to the soft tissues of the body such as the muscles. This pressure can help relax muscles, increase circulation, break up scar tissue, and ease pain in the soft tissues.Mobilisation/Manipulation, which uses measured movements of varying speeds and oscillations (slow to fast), force pressure of hand (gentle to forceful), and distances (called 'amplitude') to twist, pull, or push bones and joints into position. This can help to loosen tight tissues around a joint as a distraction type technique and reduce pain in a joint and surrounding tissue, and help with flexibility and alignment. 4. How does physiotherapy works? Physiotherapy aims to reduce & eliminate physical forms of pain, and dysfunction in the body. More importantly it can help to reduce the possibility of pain or injuries becoming deep rooted & more severe. It also helps to prevent any re-occurrence of symptoms for longer term pain management.

At MY Sports injury & Osteopathy we focus on the physiological changes to tissues in the body during sports massage, these are important to influence longer lasting effects to your body.   Cellular soft tissue effects: focused on long lasting tissue changes. A deeper more firmer massage will help alter the tissue tone and improve elastic capabilities with physiological changes in tissue and cells.   Circulatory blood flow effects: Massage helps to improve the circulation of blood flow to increase oxygen to the cells, improving body temperature, and capillary blood vessels opening through increased blood flow whilst also helping to excrete toxin by-products clearing the body and removing any waste and tissue debris through lymphatic drainage system of the body. MY Sports Injury & Osteopathy is highly effective to speed up recovery rates and return back to playing sports.   Hormonal effects: Our Specialist Pain Practitioners combine Massage techniques to improve mental health and mood. Massage can release serotonin hormones in the brainhelpingto regulate mood improving mental state of well-being. This will benefit you overall making the body feel relaxed and put the mind in a better functioning mood throughout the day. Cortisol is another stress hormones which is reduced by having regular Massage by our massage therapists at MY Sports Injury.   Mechanical Effects: create changes in the body through firming massage techniques this helps push fluids throughout the body, improving tissue elasticity and helping breakdown of dense collagen fibres and trigger points which occur when damaged tissues repair itself Massage can reduce the overall symptoms of pain in the body resulting in improving range of movement and relaxation whilst working from home.