An acute patella injury involves damage to the patella or kneecap from a fall onto the knee or sustaining a direct strike. In some cases, the injury might be severe enough to cause a fracture. Direct impact from a hockey stick, football boot or any hard object can lead to a variety of injuries including […]
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Flexor tendonitis involves soreness of the flexor tendons found inside the foot which are responsible for flexing the big toe. These tendons travel through the interior of the ankle as well as beneath the foot up to the toes. What are the indications? The indications of flexor tendonitis usually include: Evident tenderness along the length
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The peroneus brevis tendon inserts in the 5th metatarsal bone on the exterior of the foot. Any strain or rupture of the tendon can develop at the area of insertion. The peroneus brevis muscle plantar is responsible for flexing and everting the foot. Its tendon links to the 5th metatarsal on the exterior of the
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Gout is a type of arthritis triggered by the accumulation of uric acid inside the body which is a waste product of metabolism. The condition is common among men but can occur in women as well. It is prevalent among men between ages 40-60. One is at higher risk if there is a family history.
The peroneal tendon travels behind the bony prominence on the outer ankle. Recurrent slipping or dislocation simply means that the tendon is rubbing against the bone, thus resulting to inflammation. The injury is prevalent among individuals who have unstable ankles or those who suffered from repeated ankle sprains. One contributing factor is having tight peroneal
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Drowning is the main cause of death among children, including babies and toddlers. Most cases of drownings among infants occur in buckets and bathtubs. Toddlers between the ages of 1-4 usually drown in swimming pools. Nevertheless, many children included in this age group drown in rivers, ponds and lakes. Drowning refers to death that occurs
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Poison ivy is responsible for triggering skin rashes among children during spring, summer and fall. An allergic reaction to the oil (urushiol) produced by the plant triggers the rash. It is important to note that the rash develops several hours up to 3 days after being exposed and starts as blisters accompanied by intense itchiness.
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A child older than 6 months with fever requires treatment unless he/she is uncomfortable. Monitor the behavior of the child. If he/she is eating, drinking, sleeping normally and able to play, you should wait if the fever improves on its own and there is no need to treat the fever. What should I do? Try
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Little League elbow is a prevalent type of overuse injury linked with throwing. The injury is quite common among pitchers but also occur among infielders, catchers and outfielders. The condition is the result of continuous stress to the growth plate on the interior of the elbow. Significant stress occurs throughout the acceleration stage of throwing
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There are various causes of chest injuries. An individual who sustained a direct strike to the chest might end up with a trivial or significant injury. It is not uncommon to experience shortness of breath for a brief time after a bash to the chest. Even after sustaining chest injuries, it is vital to determine
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