Soft Tissue Injury Treatment
Soft tissue injuries occur in muscles and tendons spontaneously - or even over any time. In this article you can learn the various types of soft tissue damage.
Soft tissue injury; we all have probably heard this term used before by a doctor or an athlete or a coach, but what exactly is an injury to the soft tissue? Well, the term soft tissue is referring the tendons, ligaments, and of course muscles throughout your body. The injury part is usually due to chronic stress placed on a joint, or overuse, but can also be due to a single blow.
Whether your soft tissue injury is the result of overuse or a one-time blow that caused the injury, the result is still the same; pain, swelling, redness, and instability are the most common symptoms. A doctor will assess your injury and grade it based on the severity of the injury. From there, the rehabilitation protocol is fairly standard. Let’s take a look at some of the most common soft tissue injuries and ways to prevent such damage.
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If you don’t think soft tissue injuries are common, ask yourself how often you hear your friends or family talk about issues such as: tennis elbow, an ankle sprain, strained back muscles, or even a contusion. Yes it’s true, everyday people suffer from soft tissue injuries just like athletes do. There are all kinds of injuries that fall under the category of soft tissue.
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These common injuries are classified into a few different types, each having unique characteristics. The sprain or strain is likely the most recognized soft tissue injury. The term sprain refers to a stretched or even torn ligament. Many people use the terms sprain and strain interchangeably, but the truth is they are not the exact same injury. A strain is similar to a sprain in that it is a stretching and tearing of soft tissue, but a strain specifically refers to tendons and muscles instead of ligaments.
You may have heard of an overuse injury before, and by putting repeated stress on a muscle, tendon, or even ligament will cause injury over time. Repetitive stress causes micro-tears to the tissue and over a period of time will sum up to a greater tear. This usually results in swelling and pain, and if not treated immediately, can result in a large tear or even stress fracture. A stress fracture to a bone is a great example of an overuse injury.
The last three types of soft tissue injuries that are commonly diagnosed are contusions, tendonitis, and bursitis. A contusion is quite simply a fancy word for a bruise. This injury is often the result of a single blow to soft tissue. The area will become discolored due to broken blood vessels, and will usually be tender to the touch and could even limit range of motion. Tendonitis is more of an overuse injury. A common form of tendonitis is tennis elbow, which is inflammation of tendons in the elbow due to overuse on the tennis court. You may have heard the term bursitis before, and it is simply an inflamed bursa, or sac, that helps relieve friction in your joints.
Although injuries can not always be prevented, especially for those participating in sports, there are some things we can do to limit the stress we place on our body in an attempt to reduce the likelihood of injury. Regular stretching is a must for everyone. Your body needs to remain limber and flexible. Stretching before and after any form of workout is also essential. Strengthening weaker body regions will also help with injury prevention. Do not push it too far; when you are fatigued you are much more likely to be injured. Take a break when you need it. Finally, the best advice for anyone working out or playing sports is to perform only with proper technique. Bad form will always result in undue stress to the body and lead to injury.
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By: Rob Tendick
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Robert Tendick is a student preparing himself to earn a Doctor of Physical Therapy. Through his degree in Kinesiology and experiences as an athlete, Robert has become familiar with laser light physical therapy and other treatments for soft tissue injuries. As a physical therapy aide, he has also helped heal a number of Los Angeles physical therapy patients.
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