Managing overuse injuries: a systematic approach.

نویسندگان

  • F G O'Connor
  • T M Howard
  • C M Fieseler
  • R P Nirschl
چکیده

Cumulative, repetitive microtrauma can cause tissue damage that leads to overuse injuries, which constitute a large share of sports-related disorders. The authors explain their five-step approach to treating overuse injuries: establishing a pathoanatomic diagnosis, controlling inflammation, promoting healing, increasing fitness, and controlling tissue abuse. The case of a 28-year-old male runner with heel pain demonstrates their management of overuse injuries.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • The Physician and sportsmedicine

دوره 25 5  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 1997