Physical Rehabilitation for Musculoskeletal Injuries.
Musculoskeletal Injuries
Musculoskeletal injuries are fractures or dislocations that can affect different parts of the body such as the hands, elbows, back, wrists or the back of the neck, or even the body's anatomical structure: joints, bones, tendons, muscles or nerves.
In general, most musculoskeletal injuries occur as a result of small, repeated trauma and do not manifest themselves suddenly, but appear over time as a result of exposure to forces, postures and repetitiveness.
SECTION: MUSCULO-SKELETAL INJURIES IN PHYSICAL REHABILITATION.
MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURIES.
Musculoskeletal injuries are fractures or dislocations that can affect different parts of the body such as the hands, elbows, back, wrists or the back of the neck, or even the body’s anatomical structure: joints, bones, tendons, muscles or nerves.
In general, most musculoskeletal injuries occur as a result of small, repeated trauma and do not manifest themselves suddenly, but appear over time as a result of exposure to forces, postures and repetitiveness.
Main Causes of Musculoskeletal Injuries
– Awkward or maintained postures
– Handling heavy loads
– Intense efforts
– Repetition of forced or uncomfortable tasks
– Poor health habits
– Poor nutrition
– Lack of exercise
– Handling heavy loads
– Intense efforts
– Repetition of forced or uncomfortable tasks
– Poor health habits
– Poor nutrition
– Lack of exercise
Most Frequent Musculoskeletal Disorders
– Tendinitis of the rotator cuff. It usually originates from tendon overload due to frequent shoulder movements. A tear in the rotator cuff occurs when it detaches from the bone.
– Epicondylitis. An injury caused by repetitive motion that results in inflammation of the tendons of the elbow muscle. Epicondylitis, or tennis elbow, occurs when we overuse the forearm muscles by lifting the hand and wrist.
– Carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a neuropathy (nervous system condition) caused by compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel or canal. Repeated repetitive movements or forced positions are usually the main cause of this syndrome.
– Lumbago. It is a contracture of the muscles located in the lower back. Its most common causes are injuries, strains, contractures, sprains or sciatica. Smoking, obesity, sedentary lifestyle and stress are factors that can cause low back pain.
– Cervical tension syndrome. This is a clinical condition produced by muscle contracture in the posterior cervical region due to work overload, repeated movements or forced postures.
– Epicondylitis. An injury caused by repetitive motion that results in inflammation of the tendons of the elbow muscle. Epicondylitis, or tennis elbow, occurs when we overuse the forearm muscles by lifting the hand and wrist.
– Carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a neuropathy (nervous system condition) caused by compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel or canal. Repeated repetitive movements or forced positions are usually the main cause of this syndrome.
– Lumbago. It is a contracture of the muscles located in the lower back. Its most common causes are injuries, strains, contractures, sprains or sciatica. Smoking, obesity, sedentary lifestyle and stress are factors that can cause low back pain.
– Cervical tension syndrome. This is a clinical condition produced by muscle contracture in the posterior cervical region due to work overload, repeated movements or forced postures.
Rehabilitation Treatment for Musculoskeletal Injuries
A rehabilitation program for individuals suffering from musculoskeletal injuries is the best option.
The virtual reality-based physical rehabilitation exercises available in Rehametrics are designed to allow clinicians to tailor individual treatment plans based on the capabilities and clinical goals of their patients.
The virtual reality-based physical rehabilitation exercises available in Rehametrics are designed to allow clinicians to tailor individual treatment plans based on the capabilities and clinical goals of their patients.
