Hip Flexor Pain – Hip Flexor Strain They are situated on the front of the hip. They bend the waist down or forward if the limbs are fixed and lift the thigh up. These muscles are used a lot in biking, kicking, running and jumping activities. Every time a new load is placed on the muscle or repetitive stresses are encountered without rest, the muscle can stretch or tear. Cause of injury Stress that is repetitive on the hip flexor muscles without sufficient time for recovery. Excessive stress is placed without strengthening and warm-up on the muscles. Improper techniques when cycling, r ..read more

Patellar dislocation Patellar dislocation commonly occurs during deceleration. When slowing down from a run to a walk. The patella slides from the groove between the femoral consoles. It doesn’t limit mobility. Swelling and pain can occur in this condition. People who have a structural deformity like high patella or a muscle imbalance, have a probability of subluxation. If the muscle vastus lateralis is stronger than the inner muscle vastus medialis of the quadriceps, muscle group. The imbalance can lead to uneven pressure on the patella, pulling the patella out of alignment. Additionally, the ..read more

Injuries classification They can be more serious or trivial. They can be classified in several ways. They can be described as being intrinsic or extrinsic. They are also classified according to the type of tissue that is injured. Special tissue, soft or hard injuries. They can be classified based on the type of insult that is inflicted upon the tissue.  It is direct or indirect with the direct impact of a hard tackle. The indirect forces exerted during the overloading of a hamstring muscle in the fast sprint.  They could happen from one incident or as a result of overuse – repetitive ..read more

Lower back pain. Ligament sprain of the back. Repetitive stress sudden, irregular movement or heavy load on the ligaments can result in tearing of the ligaments or sprain. The subsequent injury, which affects athletes in a wide variety of sports creates pain and varying levels of immobility. Cause of injury Lifting beyond normal capacity. Fast rapid torsion of the spine, including a fall during football, skiing, snowboarding or other activities. Unprepared movement with the back. Lower back pain symptoms Lower back pain and stiffness. Bending over is limited and pain when straightening the ba ..read more

  Stretching – Don’t overstretch Stretching. The main rule when performing stretches is that you could tear a muscle if you overstretch it. Bear in mind that there are scientific, stretches that are efficient. You put the body in a position that provides one specific muscle with a focused stretch. To prevent injury, you absolutely have to begin very gently and slowly. Here is how to maintain your safe stretching routine : The muscle you are stretching shouldn’t hurt. If the stretch is uncomfortable, especially if you feel the pain that is burning, you are pushing too hard. When the stret ..read more

  Pulled muscle in back Back strain often involves the lower part of the back (lumbar sacrum and spine ). A strained back occurs in the tendons or the muscles of the back. It’s a common injury that could result from a fast movement, fall or lifting, collision with another athlete, or any action. Back strain (pulled muscle in lower back) affects the pain associated with this injury in the lower back or lumbar area. Pulled muscle in back causes A sudden strain on the muscles in the back from any lifting. Abrupt movement. Repetitive stress to the muscles of the back. Bad technique or w ..read more

Whiplash (neck strain injury). It usually occurs when there is a sudden extension or flexion of the neck. When the athlete is struck from behind during contact sports the injury occurs. The head is thrown both forward and backward. Soft tissues of the neck such as cervical muscles, ligaments, intervertebral discs and nerve roots can be injured. That causes stiffness, neck pain and loss of motion. The back, the hips and the trunk are the first body segments and joints to experience movement during a whiplash. Forward movement, which acts to compress the spine in these structures is accompanied ..read more

is the most common overuse injury in the adult elbow. It causes the bony prominence on the outside of the elbow to become tender and painful. The affliction is often related to overuse of the muscles attaching to the lateral epicondyle of the humorous or related to strain. Direct trauma to the elbow happens less frequently. The extensor muscles of the forearm, that straighten the wrist, become strained from overuse. It usually causes pain and inflammation where they attach to the bone. The supinator muscle that allows the forearm to be twisted to the palm-up position can lead to tennis elbow p ..read more

How to Stretch – Before stretching, you need to warm up. Another general rule is to never stretch a cold area. Before stretching, you need to warm up and get your blood flowing. The body contains miles of tiny arteries, most of which stay closed unless you have moved enough to open them up and fill them with blood. After just a few minutes of movement, these baby blood vessels will open. The muscles bring blood to grow warm and loosen up, allowing all that water you’re drinking to get into the fascia. That’s why the best time to stretch is after a workout when all these arteries are open. Be s ..read more

  Injury prevention. If improving sporting performance is a goal it is very important to stay injury free. To achieve that there are some tips on how to prevent sports injuries. If they are correctly implemented and followed, they will reduce the risk of sports injury by up to fifty per cent. Combining all the techniques you will achieve the best results. Prevention is better than cure. Activities are a critical part of any sports or exercise training. When it comes to preventing sports injury the value of a routine shouldn’t be underestimated. Injury Prevention. Warm-up. Warm-up is an i ..read more