Patellar tendinopathy is a common injury among athletes which can greatly impact their career and normal daily functions. The treatment for this condition can be frustrating as rest may alleviate symptoms, but without proper rehabilitation, the discomfort will reappear with activity or sport. Studies have been performed to conclude the best measures to use for a competent and productive rehab. Examination has been implemented with this injury that by strengthening the patellar ligament eccentrically
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this is a non-contact sport, injuries happen due to running into others, landing or jumping wrong, and overuse of muscles. Due to this, research has been conducted on the percentage of injuries and the best ways to prevent specific injuries. There are different ways for prevention and some positions are more at risk than others. In volleyball, it is more important to take steps to prevent ankle injuries that overuse or knee injuries. The ankle is most prone to injury and occurs most often, when playing
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It is a common misconception that tennis elbow only effect those who play sports that involve the use of a racquet. Unfortunately, it doesn't take much to bring on a case of tennis elbow and it can affect just about anyone. If you suspect you are suffering from tennis elbow, below is your guide to identifying, understanding and treating your elbow pain. What is tennis elbow? Tennis elbow begins as pain, tenderness and/or a burning sensation around your elbow. The pain can radiate down the forearm
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In the Scaffold Plank Incident, Bob Hopkins receives an order from Stan Parish, the lumber buyer from Quality Lumber, this request is going to be used as scaffold plank which is identical to most material but unable to meet the specifications. Hopkins becomes uncomfortable with the idea of his lumber being used for an unethical business because he was aware that their can be a dangerous outcomes from the customer at the other end. As an employee of White Lumber he felt it was his duty to ensure that
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First, the employee must have been performing some work-related task. So, the employer of a person who caused an accident while transporting products from one store to another would likely be vicariously liable for any injuries, while the employer of a person who caused an accident after leaving work to go eat lunch might not be. Second, employers are usually not liable for the intentionally criminal actions of an employee. If an employee assaults someone, the employer
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penetrating trauma injury. For example, a construction worker chain-sawing trees who gets hit by the chain would be considered someone with penetrating trauma. The injury opened his skin, and injured his tissue causing damage and severe bleeding. Penetrating trauma can be caused by an open fracture as well. If a bone breaks and breaks the skin open, the EMT would be dealing with a penetrating injury. Most commonly though, penetrating trauma injuries are caused by bullets from shootings and injuries from stabbings
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deliver each time the ball is snapped. These crucial hits over time create problems for players currently playing or years after his career. It is no secret for fans watching that these players face tremendous pain through gigantic blows causing injuries
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A coccyx injury is pain and discomfort in the tailbone area also known as coccydynia. These injuries result in a bruise, dislocation, or a break of the coccyx. The healing process is slow but a majority of coccyx injuries can be manageable with at home treatment. The coccyx is a triangular bony structure located at the bottom of the spine. It is composed of three to five bone like segments that are held in place by joints and ligaments. A fall onto the tailbone is the most common cause of coccyx
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accidents and Non-RIDDOR reportable accidents. RIDDOR stands for Reporting Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations and is a main body to report certain types of injuries to such as: If someone has died or has been injured because of a work-related accident this may have to be reported. But not all accidents need to be reported, a RIDDOR report is required only when the accident is work related or it results in an injury of a serious nature. Any deaths must be reported if they arise from
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secured by the surgeon, and the patient is taken to a recovery room for a few hours. When the ACL tear does not require surgery, the most common treatment is physical therapy. Physical therapy will help return the knee to the knees pre-injury state. In
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