Category sport and health

Cramps: What are they? We all have experienced a cramp at least once in our life. Whether he attacked us during or after a workout, in an intimacy situation or in sleep, we will hardly forget the pain felt in that situation. The cramp is defined in clinical language as a spasm, an involuntary, violent and sudden contraction of the striated musculature

Shoulder joint and its problems The shoulder is an area of ​​the human body that is extremely complicated because it is formed by the combination of 5 joints. Among these, the main one is called scapulomeral or glenomeral because it connects the head of the humerus with the glenoid cavity of the scapula. Th

Treatment and rehabilitation INTRODUCTION: maintaining a good balance of the muscles with the passing of the years helps to make toned and efficient muscles and tendons improving the coordination of movements. On the contrary, with disuse, these important anatomical structures will become weaker, more rigid and obviously more susceptible to injury

Diabetes: why physical activity is important Exercise, especially if aerobic, is an integral part of the Diabetes Mellitus treatment plan. The first historical observation on the subject dates back to the first half of the nineteenth century and is present in the book "Memoires d'un diabetique" in which the author, a doctor and a diabetic, reported that after a big meal he used to run along the external boulevards of Paris and he felt great benefit on his physique

Message sent by: Filippo Hello Filippo your problem should be solved within two or three weeks. Keep the bandage functional for another two weeks during physical activity. In this way you will give stability to the joint avoiding the danger of further injuries. The visit of a physiotherapist or other professional figures with skills in the rehabilitation field is recommended; consider a possible cycle of therapy takers (7/8 sessions)

Care and treatment FIRST AID: if you have suffered a knee sprain, you must immediately apply the RICE protocol: Rest: Rest the knee and immobilize it Ice: apply ice to the joint for no more than 20-30 minutes Compression: Compress the knee with an elastic bandage Elevation: Elevate the joint by placing it in the drain In this way you will be able to stop the bleeding responsible for local swelling and pain

Edited by Massimo Armeni This article highlights the role of the anterior cruciate ligament and quadriceps weakness in patello-femoral pain in young volleyball players, and new prevention and treatment strategies. The articular biomechanics of the knee, comprehensively explained in other articles, will not be intentionally treated

«Classification and causes Symptoms When a distortion hits our knee the ligaments that stabilize this important joint are brittle or even torn. GENERAL SYMPTOMS: Knee swelling in the acute phase of trauma Articular stiffness and limitation of movements (functional disability) may arise More or less intense tenderness around the joint.

The Ligaments of the Knee To understand what exactly a knee sprain is, you need to take a quick look at the anatomy of the ligaments that stabilize this very important joint. There are four main knee ligaments and they are called respectively: anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) posterior cruciate ligament (LCP) medial or internal collateral ligament (LCM) Lateral or external collateral ligament (LCL) Each of these ligaments intervenes in particular phases of the movement

Author: Massimo Armeni Graduated in Postural Osteopathy, TOP Expert ISSA (I) Staff Member of Board Examination, MACSM Abstract MASSIMO ARMENI. Can Postural Osteopathic Treatment influence Cardiac Hemodynamics in the Lower Train's Sub-Maximum Endurance Exercise? Objective: to examine the effects of an osteopathic treatment session with TOP methodology on cardiac hemodynamics in subjects with algia covered by the inclusion criteria