Duration of a sprain

Synonyms in a broader sense Distortion, twisting Introduction A sprain – no matter which joint – is a very common injury and happens quickly. Especially athletes are almost all affected at least once in their lives. When the time comes and the injury has occurred, there is usually nothing more that can be done about … Duration of a sprain

Therapeutic measures | Injury during bodybuilding

Therapeutic measures Prophylaxis is still the best therapy. Prophylaxis includes good training equipment, proper warm-up, stretching exercises, stretching the muscles and mastery of the equipment used. That is why it is especially important for beginners to get a sensible consultation, including an explanation of the equipment, how to use the equipment, a discussion of the … Therapeutic measures | Injury during bodybuilding

Injury during bodybuilding

Synonyms in a broader sense weight training, strength training, weightlifting, body fitness, fitness, power lifting Introduction This topic is aimed at all athletes who use weights to build muscle. Accident-related injuries are rare in bodybuilding. The main focus is on injuries to muscles and tendons caused by incorrect or excessive strain. Possible injuries of the … Injury during bodybuilding

Elbows | Injury during bodybuilding

Elbows At the elbow joint one finds predominantly the so-called tendon attachment diseases (medical synonyms: insertion tendinopathy, insertion tendinosis, enthesiopathy), which are caused by tensile stress of the tendons surrounding the elbow joint. These include tennis elbow (Epicondylitis humeri radialis), which of course does not refer to the sport that gives it its name, but … Elbows | Injury during bodybuilding

Sprain of a toe

Definition A sprain, a so-called distortion (lat. distorsio – twist) is an overstretching of a joint together with its joint capsule. Most sprains result from minor accidents in which the force applied is too low to cause more serious damage. In addition to almost all other joints, a toe or even several can be affected … Sprain of a toe