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MSDs are caused by biomechanical load which is the force that must be applied to do tasks, the duration of the force applied, and the frequency with which tasks are performed. [7] Activities involving heavy loads can result in acute injury, but most occupation-related MSDs are from motions that are repetitive, or from maintaining a static ...
A shin splint, also known as medial tibial stress syndrome, is pain along the inside edge of the shinbone due to inflammation of tissue in the area. [1] Generally this is between the middle of the lower leg and the ankle. [2] The pain may be dull or sharp, and is generally brought on by high-impact exercise that overloads the tibia. [1]
Splints usually cause mild lameness (a grade of 1–2 out of 5). The injured area is hot, painful, and inflamed with a small bony swelling. However, splints do not always cause lameness, especially once "cold". More severe lameness is sometimes associated with a fractured splint bone, or soft tissue injury adjacent to the splints.
Repetitive motion is prolonged, repeated movement which causes muscle fatigue and eventually results in nerve damage. This motion can injure soft tissues, such as nerves, muscles, and tendons; examples of injury include tennis elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, and bursitis. These motions require breaks during activity to help the nerve ...
Some cases can result in spinal cord damage at the C3-C5 levels, producing a myelopathy which can dramatically compromise overall movements in arm and legs as well as other fine motor functions. [1] Injury to the rotator cuff Is a result of trauma and old age, complete and partial tears are more frequent in older patients caused by degeneration ...
In this case, a custom fit splint is required. [16] A OT will fabricate a custom-fit splint by molding thermoplastic material unique to the client's hand, wrist and forearm. [citation needed] Splints can be based on the front , back (dorsal) or outer side (pinky) of the arm.
Extension exercises and splinting can be added to the observation. These two elements have favourable results in improvement in flexion impairment of the thumb. [ 6 ] However, compared to observation, the benefit of merely extension exercises and splinting are still unclear.
Metacarpal fractures are usually caused by the impact of a clenched fist with a hard, immovable object, such as a skull or a wall. [6] When a punch impacts with improper form, the force occurs at an angle towards the palm, creating a dorsal bend in the bone, ultimately causing the fracture when the bone is bent too far. [citation needed]