That painful pull: what really happens when you tear a muscle, what to do about it and how to avoid it
Article Abstract:
Muscle tears may range from a first-degree tear, involving about 5% of the muscle, to a third-degree rupture, involving a complete tear across the muscle. Proper conditioning, stretching and other prevention techniques are discussed, as well as muscle tear treatment.
Publication Name: Shape
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0744-5121
Year: 1993
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Secondary injuries: when one injury leads to another
Article Abstract:
Injuries always present a problem, not only because of the injured area itself, but also because of possible secondary injuries that may occur. For example, an injured knee may change the biomechanics of the body in such a way that a bad back may result.
Publication Name: Shape
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0744-5121
Year: 1993
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Too much too soon
Article Abstract:
Stress fractures are caused by an overload of weight on a bone. Symptoms include a dull ache at the end of an activity. People with stress fractures should decrease their activity for four to eight weeks.
Publication Name: Shape
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0744-5121
Year: 1992
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