Summary Kinesiotapes are elastic tapes that are suitable for a variety of treatments. They should be applied by trained therapists or doctors. Today, however, there is also a wide range of information material on the market for amateur-friendly application. Kinesiotapes can be bought in pharmacies, online or from the therapist. Meanwhile they can also be … Summary | Kinesiotape in physiotherapy
Introduction Torn muscle fibers can occur in principle in any muscle, but by far the most common injury is to the muscles of the thigh or calf. The muscles of the calf are exposed to particularly high loads. It is responsible for the fact that we can roll our foot over the toes and forefoot … Torn muscle fiber of the calf
First signs of a torn muscle fiber of the calf The first signs after the development of a torn muscle fibre are often strong, stabbing pains in the calf, which are either localized in the calf area but can also spread upwards towards the thigh or downwards towards the foot. Sometimes a small dent can … First signs of a torn muscle fiber of the calf | Torn muscle fiber of the calf
Symptoms of a torn muscle fiber of the calf The first and most decisive symptom of a torn muscle fiber is usually the stabbing and shooting pain in the calf muscle area. A torn muscle fiber usually occurs suddenly during certain movements. Most of the time, these are jerky movements, such as sudden starts or … Symptoms of a torn muscle fiber of the calf | Torn muscle fiber of the calf
Diagnosis of a torn muscle fiber of the calf When diagnosing a torn muscle fibre, the patient survey is particularly important. Thus the doctor asks the patient about the exact course of the accident and the symptoms. Here already a first estimate can be made whether it concerns a muscle fiber tear or only a … Diagnosis of a torn muscle fiber of the calf | Torn muscle fiber of the calf
Duration of a torn muscle fiber of the calf A torn muscle fiber in the calf area is a disease that usually heals without complications in an otherwise healthy patient. However, the actual time until the muscle fiber tear in the calf area heals completely depends on several factors. Above all, the exact localization and … Duration of a torn muscle fiber of the calf | Torn muscle fiber of the calf
Definition A cramp is an unwanted tension of a muscle. Cramps can occur in all muscles present in the body. However, certain muscle groups are particularly affected by cramps. The reason for cramps is in most cases a magnesium deficiency, but they are also caused by a lack of fluids or a general nutrient deficiency. … Cramps in the foot – causes, symptoms, diagnosis and therapy
Symptoms The main symptom of a cramp in the foot is the involuntary contraction of the affected muscle. The contraction is almost always perceived as unpleasant and is often accompanied by pain as long as the cramp persists. Depending on which muscle is affected, the foot or toes are in an uncomfortable position. The cramps … Symptoms | Cramps in the foot – causes, symptoms, diagnosis and therapy
Introduction Generally speaking, muscle twitches are involuntary contractions of muscle fibers, and almost any muscle group on the body can be affected. The possible causes of twitching in the calf muscles can be of a rather harmless nature on the one hand, but on the other hand a more serious illness can also be behind … Muscle twitching in the calf
Associated symptoms Harmless muscle twitches in the calf are usually not accompanied by any other symptoms, but may cause an uncomfortable feeling, since they are not consciously performed muscle activities. If other symptoms occur in addition to the twitching, these can often be a warning sign. These possibly accompanying symptoms include, for example, pain in … Associated symptoms | Muscle twitching in the calf
Duration Harmless muscle twitches in the calf, which are based on a lack of fluids or minerals, stress or overexertion due to sports, are usually not long lasting and often disappear after a certain recovery phase, after stress reduction or after taking supplementary magnesium/calcium preparations. If the muscle twitches occur more frequently or persist for … Duration | Muscle twitching in the calf
Introduction In the taping procedure of a torn muscle fibre, an elastic kinesiotape is placed over the damaged muscle, fixed and left in this position for a few days or weeks. The taping method is a treatment method that has been used for several years in orthopedics and sports medicine to relieve muscle strain. The … Taping of torn muscle fibers
