Common Joint and Muscle Injuries

Typical joint injuries occur in the knees, ankles, wrists, shoulders and elbows. These joints can swell and suffer from inflammation and redness, making them immobile and limiting their range of motion.

Joint injuries often occur as a result of bicycle wrecks, falling in contact sports, and car accidents. They can range from sprains to fractures and dislocations.

Common joint injuries include:

• Runners Knee
• Plica Syndrome of the Knee
• Rotator Cuff Injury (Shoulder)
• Sprained Ankle

• Joint pain
• Inflammation
• Redness
• Stiffness
• Weakness
• Instability
• Swelling 
• Reduced range of motion

Inflammation, swelling and redness can be reduced by cooling the injured area with a cold Elastoplast Hot/Cold Pack.

Braces can help in cases of instability or too much joint movement by improving coordination of joints and improving stability. The range of Elastoplast Sport supports and braces covers knee, ankle, elbow and wrist, and provides relief and support of joint pain and injuries.

Knee joint stiffness and arthritis will be helped by heat therapy. Elastoplast’s Spiral Heat Patch provides sustained muscle and joint pain by delivering eight hours of soothing, deep heat.

Always read the label. Use only as directed. If symptoms persist contact your healthcare practitioner.

A tendon is the fibrous tissue that attaches muscle to bone in the human body. When muscles and tendons become too weak, their ability to stabilise joints is reduced. This can quickly become a challenge for the joints and often leads to joint injuries. Weak muscles also deliver less endurance during activity, and are more susceptible to injury.
When there is excessive stretching of a muscle or tendon resulting in pain, soreness and inability to use normally it’s called a strain. Signs of strain: pain, muscle contraction or tremor, and loss of strength.

Common muscle and tendon injuries include:

• Tendovaginitis (inflammation of the sheath of the tendon)
• Tendonitis 
• Tennis Elbow
• Groin Strain
• Achilles Tendonitis Pain 
• Shin Splints

Overuse of one body part (i.e. the shoulder in golf or tennis) can lead to chronic muscle pain. Ankles are especially prone to tendon injuries such as sprains.

Strains can be caused by excessive use, pull or stretching of muscles or tendons. Strains may come about suddenly or develop from chronic use or overuse.

• Swelling
• Moderate hematoma
• Pain with range of motion
• Weakness
• Stiffness
• No muscle endurance
• Instable joints

Acute muscle and tendon injuries can be treated with RICER. Reduce inflammation and pain by cooling the area with a cold Elastoplast Hot/Cold Pack, applying an Elastoplast Crepe Bandage and elevating the injured area.

Chronic muscle injuries and stiffness can be treated with Elastoplast’s ABC Heat Plaster. Heat therapy works by relieving pain, reducing muscle spasm and improving circulation to the injured area.

To increase muscle stability and prevent strains in your legs and ankles, try this short exercise to strengthen your calf muscles and ankles. 

Always read the label. Use only as directed. If symptoms persist contact your healthcare practitioner.