One of the most common knee injuries is an anterior cruciate ligament sprain or tear. Most athletes who participate in high active athletic activities and high demand sports, like rugby, baseball, and golf, are more likely to injure their anterior cruciate ligament. An anterior cruciate ligament injury is the over-stretching or tearing of the anterior cruciate ligament ACL in the knee. A tear could be small, or it could be very large in the amount of tearing in the ACL. Three bones meet to form your
Introduction The aim of this review paper is to access the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury of the knee (tibiofemoral) joint, which is a common sport and exercise injury related to the musculoskeletal system. Investigation of the anatomy and physiology of the knee joint, and the diagnosis, etiology, pathophysiology, treatment, rehabilitation and prevention of ACL injuries will provide a descriptive epidemiology. This will aid readers in making informed management and treatment decisions
Keep Your Knees Healthy and Strong with the Help of the Following Ten Tips The largest joints in the human body are the knees. The knees provide the legs with stability, flexibility and support that it needs for turning around easily, walking, crouching, standing, jumping and running. This is why it is extremely important to keep your largest joints healthy and strong. With age, knees become weaker, so knee issues are usually a problem of older people. However, people of any age can experience
I have 3 long-term sports injuries...all in my legs. I have planters fasciitis, Osgood Schlatters and I was born with loose ligaments in my legs. The Lateral Collateral ligaments in my legs are loose, apparently it’s very rare. This was a turning point in my life because it showed me how much harder I have to work if I want any type of sports career, I found out I had these 1 by 1. I started to notice big bumps under my knee caps and it looked like I got hit with something and it started to swell
Athletes Closest Thing to Death Former MVP in the NBA, Derrick Rose, jumps his into the air to contest a shot. He comes down hard and collapses on the gym court as the crowd watches the NBA’s finest point guard suffering in agony they are all quiet waiting for him to hop up and continue to play. Unfortunately that 's not the case, and never is with a torn ligament. He was escorted off the court and sent to the hospital where his career fell off a cliff and he has never been even close to as good
Anatomy of meniscus tear Description -3 bones meet to form knee joint: your thighbone (femur), shinbone (tibia), and kneecap (patella). -2 wedge-shaped pieces of cartilage act as "shock absorbers" between thighbone and shinbone. These are called meniscus. They are tough and rubbery to help cushion the joint and keep it stable. (Left) Bucket handle tear. (Right) Flap tear (Left) Radial tear. (Right) Degenerative tear Menisci tear in different ways. Tears
1. Philosophical analysis is an essential tool for the improvement of our critical thinking skills. The world have introduced to us different ideas about life, death and the existence of God, and thinking about these concepts could sometimes be really confusing. The only effective way to analyze these kinds of concepts is through critical thinking, breaking down the broad and big questions into smaller and more specific questions to understand them better. Having a critical mind makes one wiser
Your probably wondering what ALS is? Well, I am here to tell you. ALS is a serious condition that affects the nervous system causing muscle weakness throughout the body and strongly effects the person 's physical function. This motor neuron disease causes nerve cells to gradually break down and die. Motor neurons are a type of cell in the nervous system that control the function of muscles. ALS often begins with muscle twitching and weakness in the arms or legs. It can also begin with slurring
has caused the Major League sports associations to put more precautions and rules into the game, which in some cases has changed the way the game is played. Sports should make the game safer, but not at the cost of changing the game. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) or more commonly know as “Lou Gehrig’s disease” is a disease that weakens muscles and impacts physical function. It is a neurodegenerative disease
In society we call many people heroes, but what is a hero? According to Merriam Webster, a hero is “an object of extreme admiration and devotion”. This definition fits physicist, Stephen Hawking, very well. Stephen Hawking is admired in the science community due to his work and theories on black holes, and the origin of the universe. Stephen Hawking is also considered a hero for disabled people, this is shown by his use of his fame to bring attention to the problems that disabled folks have to deal
Mitch benefited very much out of his Tuesday meetings. More so than Morrie. He grasped many new concepts from his time spent with him. There are many two main ideas Mitch learned. The first idea includes understanding death. Next, Morrie taught Mitch about creating your own culture. This book can fulfill your mind with all sorts of knowledge and warm your heart with a story about an old man, a young man, and life's greatest lessons. One key idea Morrie taught Mitch was understanding death. An important
Morrie. That promise was to keeping in touch with his professor, but Mitch didn't keep that promise. It wasn't until Mitch was Morrie in a television show called “ Nightlife” Where he talked about death. Morrie developed a sickness called amyotrophic lateral sclerosis also known as (ALS). ALS is a disease that affects nerve cells in the brain as well the spinal cord. Mitch starts to visit his professor the sickness progresses as time goes on. Mitch and Morrie met once again every Tuesday they would discuss
is easy. It’s how they handle it that makes people unique.” In both novels, Tuesday’s with Morrie and Night, the main characters were faces with some of life's biggest adversities. In Tuesday’s with Morrie, Morrie gets diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and slowly fades away each day. Elie, in Night, was a victim of one of the world's biggest massacre, the holocaust. Both of these men went every day facing the chance of life or death. How were these men so great? Well, without the
The speech by Lou Gehrig entitled “Luckiest Man Speech” was prepared for his fans from all around the world. People knew him for his infectious personality on the New York Yankees baseball team. He gave his speech on July 4, 1939, at Yankee Stadium. At the time, he knew what the outcome of the disease was going to be. Gehrig shows his gratitude for the life he had, and even though it was cut short, he wanted to tell everybody thanks for loving him and supporting him through his journey as a baseball
of Ice on them and post the or donate $10 to ALS medical research. Many celebrities have participated in this trend ranging from Vin Diesel to George Bush. However many still are unaware of what ALS actually is. ALS which stands for Amyotropic lateral sclerosis also known as charcot disease/motor neurone disease (MND) and Lou Gehrig’s Disease (in USA). Naming aside what is ALS? Before i go on i will just list few facts 1. For start ALS is not contagious. 2. But despite that anyone can get ALS
Every butterfly has their own distinct pattern on their wings and are found to be one of the most beautiful insects in the world. Cheetahs also have their own individual spot pattern. God made these animals just like people because each person has a different personality and are beautiful in their own way. In a special needs case, each child has their own unique way of doing tasks, due to their disability. Non-disabled people and animals are accepted for their individuality; however, disabled people
Tuesdays with Morrie is a book by Mitch Albom about a dying man narrating his time through death, his former student stands with him and writes this book. “Find someone to share your heart, give to your community, be at peace with yourself, try to be as human as you can be,” This quote means alot to me because i have recently found this person, my best friend Makayla made me realize how grateful i am to just live life and take it one day at a time. I'm so lucky to have an amazing friend like her
Here’s one thing to keep in mind: love always wins, whether it is offered or received. Love never loses. In the novel Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom, Mitch reconnects with his old professor Morrie after hearing that he has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Morrie doesn't have many days left to live and Mitch struggles to accept it. They go through multiple Tuesdays talking about all the big things in life, learning how to say goodbye, and creating their last thesis together. Love continues
The Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association is a health and welfare non-profit organization dedicated to “leading the way in global research, providing assistance for people with ALS through a nationwide network of chapters, coordinating multidisciplinary care through certified clinical care centers, and fostering government partnerships” (ALS.org). ALS, more commonly called Lou Gherig’s disease, is a debilitating neurological disease resulting in neuron atrophy over time. The ALS Association’s
era. This is a different disease than aids, hiv, or malaria this disease attacks the nervous system and slowly destroys the person. Lou Gehrig loaded the bases and set the stage by becoming the first public figure to have ALS. ALS or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a disease of the neurological system. Because it is part of the neurological system, it is complex and mysterious disease. ALS is a disease that continues to puzzle scientists with its many aspects: the disease itself, the history of