Injured...What Now?

by Muller-Wohlfahrt, H. W.; Montag, Hans Jurgen

• ISBN13: 9780803894426
• ISBN10: 0803894422
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-09-01
• Publisher: Hastings House Pub

Summary

A guide to preventative measures and treatments of sports injuries

Author Biography

H.W. Muller-Wohlfahrt, M.D. is team doctor for Germany's largest soccer club - FC Bayern Munich. He also runs a sports medicine and orthopedics clinic in Munich and London. H.J. Montag is a former physiotherapist. An attending therapist for the German National Hockey Association at five Olympic Games, he has been deceased since 1997.

Table of Contents

Injuries
Foot
Metatarsal contusion (Injured arches of the feet)	p. 1
Foot deformities	p. 3
Neuralgia (nerve pain of the feet)	p. 4
Fallen Arches	p. 5
Pes Valgus (heel pain)	p. 6
Permanently Elevated Heel	p. 6
Flatfeet	p. 7
Inflammatory Heel Spur	p. 8
Formation of Blisters	p. 10
Nail Bruises	p. 13
Injuries of the Ankle Joint	p. 14
Rupture of a Ligament	p. 15
Syndesmotic Rupture (ligament/tendon rupture)	p. 16
Bone Injuries	p. 16
Irritation of the Achilles Tendon	p. 20
Periostitis (shin splints)	p. 26
Bruising of the Shin Bone (tibia)	p. 30
Knee
Injuries of the Knee Joint	p. 33
Plaster Cast	p. 35
Muscle Atrophy	p. 37
Effusions (swelling)	p. 37
Arthrosis (joint degeneration)	p. 38
Patellar Luxation (dislocated knee cap)	p. 39
Muscle
General	p. 43
Myogelosis (charley horse)	p. 43
Muscle Bruises	p. 45
Traumatic Compartment Syndrome	p. 48
Functional Compartment Syndrome	p. 50
Muscle Strain / Over-Stretching	p. 51
Ruptured Muscle Fiber	p. 56
Muscle Cramps	p. 60
Sore Muscles	p. 65
Hip
Groin Injuries	p. 69
Spinal Column
Pain in the Lower Back / Sciatica	p. 77
Neck Pain / Neck Stiffness	p. 84
Shoulder
Dislocation of the shoulder	p. 91
Dislocation of the Cromioclavicular (A.C.) Joint	p. 92
Shoulder Stiffness (Bursitis)	p. 94
Elbow
Tennis Elbow / Golf Elbow / Pitcher's Elbow	p. 99
Chronic Tennis Elbow	p. 101
Hand
Injuries of the fingers	p. 111
Fractured Scaphoid (wrist) Bone	p. 113
Head
Local Wounds / Nose Bleeds	p. 117
Concussion (commotio cerebri)	p. 118
Broken Bones
Fractures	p. 125
Hemorrhages
Lacerations and Small Cuts	p. 131
Abrasions (scrapes)	p. 132
Inflammations
Inflammation of a Tendon or Tendon Sheath	p. 137
Bursitis	p. 140
Practical Tips
Grooming and Hygiene	p. 145
Functional Outfits and Clothing	p. 146
Nutrition and Drinks	p. 148
Aids	p. 152
Warming Up / Warm-Up Stretches	p. 157
Regeneration / Cool-Down	p. 160
Tapes
Functional bandages	p. 169
Guidelines for Taping Technique	p. 172
First Aid Kit
First Aid Equipment	p. 179
Appendix
Wobenzym and Sports Injuries	p. 181
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