Once the summer season arrives, many children spend most of the time outdoors to enjoy the weather and time away from school. When children are more active, they are at risk for a number of potential injuries that can be considered as emergencies. Many children are taken to the emergency department, usually below the age […]
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The PRICE method has been the standard in managing acute sporting injuries. It stands for protection, rest, ice, compression and elevation. The treatment option must be applied as early as possible and continue for 24-48 hours. A close look on the PRICE method Once soft tissue damage occurs, particularly muscle tears or blood vessel rupture,
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The pain in the shoulder can be referred or triggered by an issue in another part of the body such as the spine or neck. If there is pressure on the nerves from various causes, it can result to pain that is transmitted to the shoulder. To learn to recognize and manage this symptom, register for
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Tennis leg is a term utilized to describe pain in the leg that is caused by a tear on the interior head of the big calf muscle, plantaris muscle or oftentimes both. Symptoms The usual symptoms of tennis leg include abrupt onset of pain in the rear part of the knee or calf muscle. The
An acute fibula fracture occurs in the inferior leg due to direct injury or an impact to the ankle or leg. It is important to note that stress fractures can also occur from overuse or activities involving repetitive impacts. This type of fracture is likely to occur while engaging in certain sports. If an individual
