1. Jumpers Knee
The athlete might have increased pain when ascending and descending stairs, or with prolonged sitting. There will be pain with active and resisted knee extension, and the pain could actually increase to the point where one's strength becomes inhibited. ... The friction massage is performed to increase the process of inflammation, so healing may progress to the fibroblastic phase. ... The athlete could use a hot pack before practices to increase the blood flow and permeability to the area (Arnheim & Prentice, 2000, p.554). ... Electrical agents, such as a stim, can decrease pain, muscl...
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