Synonyms Abdominal muscle distension The term “abdominal muscle strain” (technical term: distension) refers to the process of muscle stretching beyond the physiological level. Typically, the individual fibres are not damaged in the long term when the abdominal muscle is pulled. Introduction Strains are among the most common sports injuries. Nearly every person who has done … Abdominal muscle strain
Symptoms Sudden, cramp-like, unpleasant pain in the abdominal area is one of the typical symptoms of abdominal muscle strain. In addition, severe forms of abdominal muscle strain can lead to local bleeding into one or more abdominal muscles. In the course of these bleedings, bruises (haematomas) develop which are not always visible from the outside. … Symptoms | Abdominal muscle strain
German cuisine is becoming increasingly international: sushi, cous-cous, börek and paella may have come from foreign countries, but they have long since found their way into German households. Would you like to try truly exotic cuisine? Then think of sun, palm trees, desert and beach: Africa. African cuisine is varied, healthy and very tasty. And … African Cuisine: Pure Pleasure
Introduction A torn ligament in the thumb is often called a ski thumb and is a very common consequence of a sports injury. If the thumb is severely overstretched outwards, the inner collateral ligament of the thumb’s metacarpophalangeal joint tears or breaks off. The ski thumb is called the torn ligament because, in the case … Torn ligament of the thumb
Causes The thumb is the most mobile finger, which is stabilized by various ligaments. Ligaments support the respective joint and guide the movement of the finger. Overstretching or a sudden pulling of the thumb can cause a tear (rupture) of a ligament, which leads to instability of the joint. The typical torn ligament of the … Causes | Torn ligament of the thumb
Prophylaxis A torn ligament in the thumb is usually difficult to prevent, as the injury usually happens during sports. It may be advisable not to use ski poles when skiing or, in the case of ball sports that involve a higher risk of finger injuries, to apply a tape bandage around the metacarpophalangeal joint of … Prophylaxis | Torn ligament of the thumb
Definition – What is an orbital fracture? An orbital fracture is also called an orbital fracture. An orbital fracture is therefore a fracture of the bony parts of the skull bones that form the orbit. The orbit is formed by parts of several bones. These include: The frontal bone (the frontal bone), the lacrimal bone … The orbital fracture
Introduction Especially people who are active in sports and wear high heels run the risk of injuring their ankle joint. It can happen very quickly – a bump on the soccer pitch or the running track, overlooking a kerb, and then you twist your foot. Due to the anatomy of the musculoskeletal system, in the … Foot bent outwards – What to do?
Therapy Anyone who bends their foot outwards and develops complaints should immediately stop exercising and take care of the joint. For the later success of the therapy, it is of utmost importance to recognize the problem and take the right measures. The so-called PECH rule is a memorable approach to ankle injuries. The letters stand … Therapy | Foot bent outwards – What to do?
