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How to Use a Stirrup Ankle Brace A stirrup ankle brace is a device used to provide stability to an injured ankle so it can heal. It may be put on after an ankle after an ankle injury, such as an ankle strain or sprain, or after a cast around the ankle has been removed. An stirrup ankle brace can be comfortably worn inside most athletic shoes. An ankle brace is made of stiff material that fits under the arch of the foot and goes up the sides of the leg. The liner of the brace may be made of a…

Healthy joint The knee joint is a synovial joint and connects the femur to the tibia and consists of two joints the tibiofemoral joint, which joins the tibia to the femur and the patellofemoral joining the kneecap to the femur. These two joints work together to form a hinge joint allowing the knee to bend and straighten and to also rotate slightly from side to side. Muscles There are two main muscles groups of the knee, the hamstrings, quadriceps and muscles of the calf all work to flex,…

Prevention is better than cure and there is evidence that a programme of eccentric hamstring exercises can reduce the incidence of hamstring muscle injuries. The eccentric exercise, such as Nordic Hamstring Exercise (NHE) can be done in the field without the use of any equipment. The NHE has been shown to increase the eccentric strength in the hamstring muscles in male professional soccer players. Players start in a kneeling position, with the torso from the upward held rigid and straight. The…

Consider the arm. The biceps and the triceps are on two sides of the upper arm bone (humerus) and attach to the fore arm bones (radius and ulna) from the inside and outside of the elbow joint. Contraction of the bicep causes your arm to fold. Contraction of the triceps causes your arm to extend , your biceps muscle is attached to your shoulder blade at one end and to your ulna in your forearm at the other end. When the biceps contracts, it shortens and pulls the ulna toward the shoulder blade…

Introduction: The Effect of Running Shoes on Lower Extremity Joint Torques, explains the two-condition experimental comparison of running shoes on 68 healthy young adults. The experiment measures data related to joint torques, specifically at the hip, knee, and ankle. The experimental process included participants first running on a treadmill barefoot, and again with running shoes. Pressure, rotation torque and joint torque were measured and compared between the two testing methods. The…

STABILIZING ANKLE SUPPORT: Providing additional stability and support for ankle tendons and joints, the heavy-duty ankle brace reduces the risk of reinjury. The fully adjustable ankle brace reduces pain and pressure caused by arthritis, sprains, swelling, bursitis, tendonitis, muscle fatigue, injuries and surgery. Eliminates the need for taping up your ankle with the multi-directional adjustable straps. Great for everyday wear and for running, hiking, baseball, tennis, golf, cycling, soccer,…

To many the jump shot is defined as another maneuver to score a point for their team. To others it's a tool used to earn a living or provide a substantial gain via various revenue opportunities. There are many meanings and definitions to a jump shot but as defined by Merriam-Webster's online dictionary is a shot in basketball made by jumping into the air and releasing the ball with one or both hands at the peak of the jump. This research paper will take a finer look at the biomechanical makings…

Introduction My client for this assignment is a 27 year old female. She is 5 ft. 3 in. tall, and her current weight is 141lbs. My client already partakes in regular physical activity. She is hoping to lose body fat and work on her agility and endurance. Her current exercise routine includes strength training 4-5 days per week, along with 30 min of cardio 3-4 days per week. Assessments Subjective Information On her general & medical questionnaire, I learned that she leads a fairly active…

The Glenoid Labrum: Labral Tear Number Twenty-Two PED161 2 LABRAL TEAR The Glenoid Labrum is a protective disk of fibrocartilage that surrounds and deepens the cavity of the Glenoid. The labrum allows for full range of motion, stability, and cushioning in the shoulder. It is attached to the edge of the shoulder socket and supports the ball of the joint -or the head of the arm bone, known as the humerus- in order to stay in place. When the fibrocartilage of the labrum is torn, it is…

There are four types of knee braces; • Rehabilitative: worn in the first week weeks post-surgery to help protect the ligament from further injury and to help early range of motion. Chew, Lew, Date, & Fredericson (2007). • Functional: worn by people who have already injured their ligaments. These are worn when returning to sport (in this case skiing) post ACL surgery and they provide support for the ACL during return to sport and help to limit rotation after ACL injury and surgery. Chew, Lew,…