Judo
What are Judo Injuries? Judo, meaning “the gentle way,” originated in Japan as a physical, mental, and moral discipline. Eventually, it grew into a physical and mental martial art that evolved into an Olympic sport characterized by throws, takedowns, immobilizations, and the art of subduing one’s opponents. The high contact nature and mechanisms of this […]
In-Line Skating Injuries
What is an In-Line Skating Injury? In-line skating is a popular form of exercise with the potential for minimal stress on the joints of the body. However, in-line skating has inherent risks, and injuries are not uncommon. Most inline skating injuries are musculoskeletal in nature, which includes sprains and fractures of the hands, and […]
Hapkido
What are Hapkido Injuries? Hapkido, the Korean art of self-defense, is a form of martial arts that employs joint locks, grappling, throwing, kicking, punching, and other striking attacks. Hapkido stands apart from other forms of Korean martial arts in that the focus is to deflect your opponent’s attacks. Punching, throwing, joint-locking, and grappling are the […]
Gardening Injuries
What are Gardening Injuries? Repetitive stress injuries (RSIs) are commonly seen in gardeners due to placing too much force on ligaments, muscles, joints, and tendons. This causes inflammation, pain, and a possible reduced range of motion. In some cases, injuries may also be sustained from tripping or falling onto an outstretched hand, or from even […]
Football Injuries
What are Football Injuries? Football is a popular sport played by young athletes, leading in number of reported injuries compared to other sports. Hand, finger, and wrist injuries include fractures, dislocations, and sprains are the most common hand injuries. Hand injuries can result from a fall that forces the hand or fingers backward or direct […]