Begin with some kind of long underwear. Wool is useful but can be scratchy; silk feels good but can be expensive; polypropylene is one of those man-made miracle fibers that some people like because it “wicks” moisture away from your body and keeps you dry. And keeping dry keeps you cozy. Lightweight wool layers keep…
The effect of heel pads on the treatment of Achilles tendinitis: A double blind trial
Thirty-three subjects entered a blind-observer, random, prospective study of three forms of conservative treat ment of sports-induced Achilles tendinitis, results being assessed by clinical and biomechanical parameters. Two patient groups received heel pads, ultrasound, and exercises, while the third received only ultrasound and exercises. All three groups showed some improve ment at both 10 day…
Therapist plays role in evaluating, treating and teaching patient
Recognizing that many of the problems treated at their centre are in fact preventable, Karin Austin and her team at Physiotherapie Internationale, a centre with an interest in sports injuries, stress prevention. Patients seen last Tuesday by Rubinovich at a West Island sports rehabilitation clinic included: a wide receiver for the Concordia Stingers who had…
Seaver says hell sit out the playoffs
[Tom Seaver] has either a strained tendon or torn cartilage. Dr. Arthur Pappas, the Red Sox’s team physician, said he cannot tell without performing an arthroscope, which he won’t do until after the World Series. On June 29, the Red Sox sent Steve Lyons to the Chicago White Sox for Seaver, who pitched superbly for…
No Surprises at tennis tourney Top 5 advacne to round of 16 at Players International event
West German Boris Becker was positively regal. American John McEnroe was positively tame. Frenchman Yannick Noah was just plain positive http://www.carpaltunnel-cure.com/. The quiet Frenchman disposed of South African Danie Visser, 6-4, 6-4, yesterday in his first competitive match in nearly three months. Noah injured his left Achilles tendon the night he won this year’s Tournament…
Walters lost for the season
Though [Danny Walters] jokingly suggested “I’ll be back in five weeks,” team physician Dr. carpaltunnel-cure.com/ Gary Losse said Walters won’t start running again for six months. “Danny’s going to get a healthy dose of reality tomorrow (today),” said Losse www.carpaltunnel-cure.com/. “Anytime you have an Achilles’ tendon injury with an athlete who runs and jumps it’s…
JUNKIN, DEFENSIVE COHORTS SHOULDER DEVILS BURDEN
The scar, the knee upon which it sits, and the leg to which the knee is attached, belong to Mike Junkin, Duke’s extraordinary senior linebacker. The scar is the only visible reminder of surgery performed in November to correct severe tendon damage . . www.carpaltunnel-cure.com/. damage that forced Junkin to play the 1985 season in…
Fast Filly Wins Raves From GGF Trainer, Jockey
[Trainer Len Shoemaker] isn’t filling out any stakes nomination forms just yet. http://www.carpaltunnel-cure.com/ Snow Squaw’s bloodlines don’t inspire long-range confidence. “The first one never broke his maiden and injured his knees,” Shoemaker said. “Her other foal was The Pricemaker, a full brother to Snow Squaw. ” Shoemaker had The Pricemaker at GGF last year, and…
Weekend At Belmont
Danger’s Hour, who would have been heavily favored, bowed a tendon while training this week and has been retired. Full text: New York Times, Oct 10, 1986http://carpaltunnel-cure.com
Genevas Power Battling Pain, Disappointment
The gold medal hanging on the wall of Carrie Power’s room serves as a reminder of that glorious day a year ago when she climbed the platform in the infield at Omaha Burke and was declared the best long jumper in the state www.carpaltunnel-cure.com/. Miss Power, now a senior, knows she won’t have the opportunity…