Usual predisposing factors to injury of these areas, as in other regions, include insufficient warm-up, fatigue, or inadequate rehabilitation of a previous injury. Hamstring strain or pulls, represent a perfect example of a condition occurring in high frequency, to different degrees, in many athletes. Knee injuries will again rely on mechanism of the incident for proper initial diagnosis, along with inspection, palpation, tests for ligamentous instability and tests for possible meniscal tears. Again, since no intentional contact with others is involved, the more traumatic knee injuries are rarely seen. Peripatellar pain, including patellar tendinitis is commonly found.
Many overuse injuries come from exposure to repetitive forces placed on a specific site.
In training for competition, precision moves are practiced over and over again, placing undue stress on a particular area. Competitive aerobics, though relatively new to the general public, has grown greatly in the decade since its inception. The doctors working with these athletes must incorporate a comprehensive history, physical examination, proper diagnostic testing, and a goal-oriented treatment plan with complete rehabilitation program. These athletes respond well to conservative therapy with great, lasting results. All Rights Reserved, Dynamic Chiropractic, 2001.