The questioning (anamnesis) Here the doctor inquires about previous illnesses (e.g., previous heart attack), currently existing complaints and illnesses, and current treatments. In addition, the physician asks whether someone is a complete sports novice or was or is already active in sports (if so, to what extent?). The stress test The stress test is usually … Sports Medicine Check-up
Kinesiotaping, Tape, Tape bandage General The application of a tape bandage can be a useful and complementary method to support conservative therapy in the treatment of tennis elbow. It is therefore advisable to apply a tape bandage already in the acute phase of tennis elbow, as this can immediately relieve pain and prevent bad posture … Taping of a tennis elbow
Kinesiotaping for tennis elbow The effect of kinesiotaping on the healing process of tennis elbow has not yet been scientifically proven, but many testimonials from former patients speak for an improvement of the pain and an acceleration of the healing process. Kinesiotaping of tennis elbow is used to treat the affected extensor muscles of the … Kinesiotaping for tennis elbow | Taping of a tennis elbow
Acute Acting Just like in kinesiotaping, the bandages used in acute taping are stretchable. Akutaping is a further development of Kinesiotaping and combines findings from acupuncture and osteopathy with Kinesiotaping. As a result, not only the painful areas are taped, but also regions of the body which, due to a functional impairment, can trigger a … Acute Acting | Taping of a tennis elbow
Symptoms Like almost all sports injuries, fatigue fracture can manifest itself in many different ways. For the attending physician, the decisive factor is the overview of all the patient’s symptoms and the course of the injury, which is determined in the course of the so-called anamnesis. Often the first sign is a rather unspecific, uncomfortable … Symptoms | Fatigue fracture of the heel
Therapy After making the difficult diagnosis, the adequate treatment of a fatigue fracture of the heel follows. This consists primarily of absolute protection and relief. A longer period without sport is just as important and necessary as sufficient rest periods in everyday life. At no time should you run excessively long and a lot, as … Therapy | Fatigue fracture of the heel
Further fatigue fractures Of course, the fatigue fracture of the verses is not the only injury that can be caused by excessive strain on the bones. Below are other types of fatigue fracture. Fatigue fracture in the metatarsus Fatigue fracture in the foot Fatigue fracture of the tibia All articles in this series: Fatigue fracture … Further fatigue fractures | Fatigue fracture of the heel
Definition A fatigue fracture generally refers to a bone fracture (a fracture) that is not due to unnatural stress on the bone, but to prolonged overloading. Normally, fractures occur due to movements against the actual direction of force of the bone, for example when the bones of the lower leg deviate strongly to the left … Fatigue fracture of the heel
Definition Periodization is a form of strength training that offers a good balance of recovery and load and promises targeted improvement and muscle building with a low risk of injury. Basics A distinction is made between linear and wave-shaped periodization. The point is to adapt volume (training scope) and intensity (percentage of maximum weight) but … Principle of periodization
Single periodization vs. double periodization Depending on the type of sport/discipline, a distinction is made between single and double periodization. Both have advantages and disadvantages: Disadvantages of double periodization: Advantages of double periodization: This topic may also be of interest to you: The principle of progressive load The 1st competition period disturbs the training rhythm … Single periodization vs. double periodization | Principle of periodization
Possible injuries of the arms (upper extremity) The possibilities of injuries to the arms (upper extremities) are manifold. Mostly they are caused by falls. By falling on the shoulder or the stretched out arm it can: come. Falling on the wrist can result in a broken spoke (radius fracture). A step or fall on the … Possible injuries of the arms (upper extremity) | Injury in soccer
Upper arm injury Shoulder and upper arm fractures are very rare injuries. In the case of very severe impact trauma, a fracture of the shoulder blade (scapula) may occur. Fractures of the humerus can affect the head of the humerus, the humeral shaft and the humeral rolls (condyles). Surgical treatment is usually necessary. Forearm injury … Upper arm injury | Injury in soccer