Ankle sprains are one of the most frequent sporting injuries. They usually occur during a sudden change in the body’s centre of gravity while the support foot remains firm on the ground, or when landing after a jump. In this article, our physiotherapists will explain: The consequences of an ankle sprain Symptoms and diagnostic tests […]
A dislocation is one of the most frequent and painful joint traumas, not to be confused with a sprain. A dislocation is in fact a traumatic displacement of the joint, which occurs when the two bone heads in the articulation shift permanently beyond the physiological articular range. When there is a total separation of these […]
Sprains, strains, contractures, are all muscle injuries that can occur either during sport or in an everyday context, such as lifting a weight incorrectly or following a sudden and abrupt movement. Be careful though, these terms are not synonyms! Each of these muscle injuries varies in intensity and duration, so remedies and recovery times will […]
Sprains are the most common sports injuries, mainly affecting the lower limbs, such as the knee and ankle, although they can also seriously and painfully affect the wrist and hand. The first remedy in the event of a sprain is to apply the PRICE protocol (Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) and then check the extent […]
What is a muscle contracture? What muscles are most susceptible to contractures and what are the most effective remedies to treat them and relieve the pain? Some tips from our physiotherapists… When we talk about muscle contractures, we often refer to a general unidentified pain, above all in the back or legs. In practice, a […]
Whether you play sports or not, contusions caused due to minor direct traumas are very common in everyday life. It is very common to have a swollen knee after a fall or be unable to walk after a foot takes a “knock”. Not to mention that swelling of the finger or ankle can be so […]
What to do in the case of a muscle strain? How does it impact doing sports? What’s the treatment and how long does it take to recover? Let’s find out together. Muscle strains, or muscle distractions, are muscular injuries that lead to breakage of the fibres that make up a muscle, ranging from slight to […]