Dog sprains just like human sprains are injuries to the ligaments. However, one difference is that dogs are often diagnosed with chronic sprains. This means that the pain and swelling of the area is lengthy and persistent. Having the animal rest the … [Read more...]
Syndesomosis Ligament or High Ankle Sprains
April 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Hearing the words high ankle sprains can be somewhat misleading. Typically ankle sprains involve the ligaments around the ankle joint. The high ankle sprains actually are injuries to the ligaments that attach the two legs of the bone together just … [Read more...]
Back Sprains: Prevention is Key
March 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Back sprains and back strains are common injuries and most people will experience both at some point in their life time. However, back sprains and strains are definitely something that can be prevented with some care and attention during activity and … [Read more...]
Wrist Sprains: Essential Information Below
February 13, 2012 By 20 Comments
Just like any other sprain, wrist sprains are an injury to the ligament. The wrist has several ligaments this means that the chance of a sprain is increased. The most commonly injured ligaments in the wrist are the collateral, dorsal, and volar … [Read more...]
Foot Sprains
January 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Foot sprains are really no different than any other sprain. It is still an injury to the ligaments. The ligaments are pieces of tissue that connect bones within a joint. However, there is something interesting about the foot. It carries all the … [Read more...]
All there is to Know about Sprains
January 13, 2012 By 20 Comments
Sprains are types of injuries that can happen to many different parts of the body. Sprains can be described as injuries to the ligaments that are caused by overstretching. There are four degrees of sprains. The first degree is considered a minor … [Read more...]
Strains and Sprains: The Truth about Each Including Prevention
December 28, 2011 By 1 Comment
There is quite a difference between strains and sprains. They are commonly confused with each other; however, it is important for athletes as well as anyone who is highly active to know the difference. Strains and sprains are both quite common sports … [Read more...]
Caution: Complications of Ankle Sprains Below
December 19, 2011 By 20 Comments
Ankle sprains are quite common injuries especially in the world of sports. However, when not taken care of properly or when injuries can re-occurred, then complications of ankle sprains can occur. The complications of ankle sprains can be quite … [Read more...]
Finger Sprains: Point in the Right Direction
November 17, 2011 By 20 Comments
Finger sprains are like any other sprain really. They are the injury of the ligaments. However, there are so many different ligaments and joints in the hands and fingers, that they can be sprained fairly easily. The main reason for finger sprains is … [Read more...]
Ankle Fractures Are More than Just Sprains
November 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
For many years, people didn't fully understand what fractures were. In fact, they often thought they were less serious than a broken bone, when they are actually one in the same. You would hear people make comments like, "well at least it's only a … [Read more...]