When going to the hospital, patient care is organized based on the severity of their injuries. This triage classification system is designed to address the most important needs first. In this way, medical professionals can prioritize their efforts and help as many people as possible. Unfortunately, the injuries suffered by trauma patients are often so [...]
If you’ve ever played racquet sports, you may have experience with tennis elbow. This common condition is a form of tendinitis that causes pain in the elbow and arm. It’s often the result of repetitive motions, like gripping a racquet between the thumb and first two fingers. This repetition can put a strain on the [...]
Leading an active lifestyle can have many benefits, such as keeping muscles and joints strong. Exercise may also reduce bone loss and improve arthritis. Cycling is a low impact form of exercise, which is effective in recovering from certain leg injuries and pain like arthritis. It can strengthen the joints and muscles without putting too [...]
Being seriously injured while playing sports can be quite traumatic and have a huge impact on your life. It can become frustrating, especially if the injury affects your mobility. It’s important to be patient with yourself when healing to regain your strength properly and avoid the risk of further injury. Here are some tips on [...]
Training hard often leaves you with stiff or painful joints, especially when you go to sleep at night. One has to be careful when dealing with joints, as they can be easily injured, and they tend to heal rather slowly. However, joint issues can put a serious damper on your training. There is an exercise, [...]
Tennis elbow, also known as Lateral epicondylitis, is a condition that causes pain in the outer side of your elbow. It would surprise you to know that, despite its name, 95% of the people who suffer from this condition are non-tennis players. Nevertheless, tennis elbow is often caused by strain or overuse, which results in [...]
How to Re-Train Your Legs If you’ve recently been injured or are looking to build up your leg muscles to increase your strength, you’ll need to train your legs. There are ways you can do this; join a gym and work with a trainer, at-home workouts, or work with a physiotherapist. Before you decide which [...]
A broken arm can sideline you for months, especially if the break affects your dominant hand. The movement and muscle groups in your arm take a backseat when you suffer an injury like a fracture. This is because the muscles and bones in our body are codependent and rely on each other to fully function. [...]
Following a car accident, you may experience a broken arm. The impact from the collision can cause your arm to bend in unnatural ways, smash into the dashboard, steering wheel or doors, or become crushed by the weight of the accident. Usually, the aforementioned events create a fracture (broken bone) that can leave you in [...]
There are many factors that can cause vehicle accidents, and the injuries sustained can range from severe to mild. No two car accidents are alike. However, the type of injuries sustained after a vehicle collision is generally similar because there’s only so much movement that the human body can do in a confined space at [...]
Workplace injuries are one of the biggest challenges that businesses and employees face. They can lead to permanent disability, loss of income, and even death. More importantly, workplace injuries occur in a variety of settings, including offices, warehouses, and offshore rigs. Workers need to consider the many factors that can lead to injuries in order [...]
