Summary The torn muscle fiber is a long-lasting injury, which can lead to often weeks to months of withdrawal from training. The painful wound can be prevented or, in the case of an injury that has already occurred, the healing process of the torn muscle fiber can be positively influenced by optimized training/physical exercises/physiotherapy, sufficient … Summary | Physiotherapy Torn muscle fibre
The first measure of physiotherapy for ruptured muscle fibers is the so-called “PECH rule“. This rule can be applied by anyone immediately after a torn muscle fiber. The faster the intervention, the sooner the athlete gets back on his feet. PECH stands for break, ice, compression, high support. This means that sports activities should be … Physiotherapy Torn muscle fibre
Further procedures from physiotherapy Further measures in physiotherapy for muscle fiber rupture are tapes to relieve the muscle and at the same time support its function. They can give the tissue space to ensure sufficient blood circulation and nutrition and to take tension from the structures. They are also recommended for returning to sports after … Further procedures from physiotherapy | Physiotherapy Torn muscle fibre
Causes The individual cells of a muscle are called fibers. These are long and thin. The muscle fibers contain elements that shorten when tensed (contracted). These elements slide slowly into and out of each other to create movement. Auxiliary devices in the muscles constantly control their tension and prevent overstretching, for example, by means of … Causes | Physiotherapy Torn muscle fibre
When do we speak of an overstretched thumb? The thumb is the only finger that consists of only two phalanges. The basic joint of the thumb is particularly flexible for this. The individual thumb joints are stabilized by ligament structures. The ligaments are located on the inside and outside of the joints. Particularly as a … Overstretched thumb
Diagnosis The diagnosis of an overstretched thumb is first suspected on the basis of the so-called anamnesis. During this initial questioning of the affected person by the physician a trauma or accident should be recalled, otherwise the probability of an overstretched thumb is rather small. Afterwards the thumb should be examined, whereby a pressure and … Diagnosis | Overstretched thumb
Healing time The healing time of an overstretched thumb is usually several weeks. At first, the affected ligament should be spared. Depending on the severity of the injury, about two to six weeks should be planned for this. Afterwards, the thumb can be used functionally again. During this time, physiotherapy can improve the mobility and … Healing time | Overstretched thumb
Pain between the transition from the lower leg to the foot is called ankle pain. This is often described as ankle pain. Furthermore, the ankle joint is divided into an upper and a lower one. Therefore it must be differentiated at which part of the ankle joint the pain occurs. At the ankle joint itself, … Pain in the ankle joint
Symptoms First, a distinction is made between acute and chronic pain. Both variants can have many different causes and therefore also express themselves in different ways. Injuries at the tendon transition and at the outer and inner ligaments often manifest themselves as punctually stabbing or pulling pain. The complaints become significantly worse under stress. Patients … Symptoms | Pain in the ankle joint
Pain at night Pain in the ankle joint is usually not permanent. Since the pain is usually related to trauma caused by an accident, it is usually only temporary and goes away after a while. Pain that occurs at rest or even at night while sleeping can be an indication of a chronic disease. A … Pain at night | Pain in the ankle joint
Cracking Many sports such as handball, volleyball, basketball and the like are accompanied by fast and abrupt running and jumping movements. These movements put a lot of strain on the upper and lower ankle joint. Therefore these body structures can be injured quickly. A sudden stabbing pain and a loud cracking sound can be an … Cracking | Pain in the ankle joint
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