“Trigger finger” sounds like an unusual name for a musculoskeletal condition. Contrary to popular belief, it has nothing to do with pulling a trigger. The involved finger catches or even locks in place completely. Therefore, this condition causes one or more fingers to be stuck in a …
A nursemaid’s elbow is a common name for a radial head subluxation. This injury has also been termed elbow subluxation, pulled elbow, or slipped elbow. All of these describe a sudden pull of a pronated arm leading to the displacement of the annular ligament.1 Who? How? Radial …
By: George J. Davies, DPT, MEd, PT, SCS, ATC, LAT, CSCS, PES, FAPTA Knee injuries can be devastating for young athletes, recreational athletes, runners, or the general public. Hundreds of thousands of anterior cruciate (ACL) injuries occur every year. ACL injuries that occur in young athletes not …
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By: Krisi Probert, OTD, OTR/L, CHT Many students and young therapists are terrified of the thought of managing a catastrophic hand injury. From crush injuries, to amputations, to deep lacerations, these patients usually present with multiple diagnoses, a wide range of complaints, and a great deal of fear …
