Category : Wounds & Injuries

How to Wrap an Elbow With an Ace Bandage

Joint injuries are common in athletics and sports, whether in a sanctioned game or a friendly game in a municipal park. For this reason, an Ace Bandage is an invaluable part of any sideline’s med kit. When playing sports, it’s always important to know how to wrap a sprain properly. Start on the forearm below ..
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How to Wrap an Ace Bandage for a Shin Splint

Shin splints are a common injury among runners and other athletes caused by the extreme pressure on the legs, especially with high mileage and hard surfaces. Shin splints consist of extreme tenderness and pain along the inner and outer shins. Along with icing your shins and resting frequently, wrapping your lower legs with an Ace ..
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How Can I Tell If Blood is in My Stool?

Finding blood in the toilet after excreting waste can indeed be shocking. However, the appearance of blood in the toilet after using the bathroom does not necessarily mean there is blood in your stool. For example, severe constipation can scrape the inner walls of your anus. Also, according to the National Institute of Health, certain ..
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How to Use Moleskin for Blisters

Moleskin is a product used by hikers, runners and walkers all over the world. It is soft and cloth-like on one side and adhesive on the other. It is useful for blisters that have not formed, are already formed or have popped open. Things You’ll Need Moleskin Athletic tape (optional) Step 1 Use moleskin to ..
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Broken Fluorescent Light Bulb & Dangers to the Skin

Fluorescent light bulbs, both compact and regular, are more energy-efficient than regular bulbs because they produce light differently. If a fluorescent light bulb breaks, it must be picked up carefully to avoid exposing your skin to danger. Fluorescent Light Bulbs Fluorescent light bulbs create light by introducing electricity to a gas inside the light bulb. ..
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Symptoms of Iliopsoas Tendonitis

Iliopsoas tendonitis is inflammation of the iliopsoas tendon or the area immediately surrounding it. Most commonly affecting athletes, particularly dancers, runners, and hurdlers, the diagnosis is frequently missed. The information below will help you decide if you might be suffering from iliopsoas tendonitis and, in turn, whether you should seek medical attention. Onset Iliopsoas tendonitis ..
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Symptoms of a Torn Achilles Tendon

Your Achilles tendon is tough fibrous tissue that connects the heel to the muscles in your calf or back lower part of your leg. The Achilles is the thickest and strongest tendon in the body. When your calf muscles contract and pull on the Achilles tendon you push the foot downward. This motion allows you ..
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How to Cure Tennis Elbow at Home

Tennis elbow is the colloquial term for lateral epicondylitis and is a common diagnosis of patients who experience elbow pain. The pain is often felt around the elbow and down the forearm and is exacerbated by bending back your wrist back or lifting heavy objects. Athletes, manual laborers and even mothers carrying their children can ..
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Exercises for a Knot in the Hamstring

The hamstrings are a muscle group that is responsible for flexing the knee. They are actually called “flexors” for this reason. They are being called into play when you are bending your knee. This motion is done over and over again when you walk, run or do various weight lifting exercises. Oftentimes during training or ..
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What Kind of Shoes Do You Wear With Achilles Tendonitis?

The Achilles tendon connects the calf muscle to the foot. Injuries to the Achilles tendon are common in sports and can plague athletes such as distance runners. There are many things you can do to treat Achilles tendonitis, and your choice of shoes can either help or hinder the healing process. Soles The soles of ..
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