Patellar tendinitis is a condition that involves the tendon that connects the kneecap or patella to the shinbone. The patellar tendon aids the muscles in extending the knees in kicking a ball, run uphill and jumping. Athletes who play sports that require frequent jumping like basketball and volleyball are most susceptible to this condition. This […]
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The rotator cuff is a group of tough and flexible fibers or tendons and muscles found in the shoulders. Rotator cuff disorders happen when the tissues found in the shoulders gets irritated or damaged such as the following: Tendinitis or bursitis which is an inflammation of the tendons or bursa. A bursa is small sac
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Tendonitis is a condition that is characterized by inflammation of a tendon that results in soreness or pain such as overstretching of tendons with repetitive use. The wrist and the joints of the elbow are more susceptible to tendonitis since the hands and arms are used in various tasks. Minimize strain when treating tendonitis in
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The bursa is a sac that is filled with fluid found inside the elbow that functions as cushion between the bone and skin and when the bursa is inflamed and filled with fluid caused by trauma or irritation, it is called bursitis of the elbow. It is caused by direct trauma, prolonged pressure to the
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The shoulder is a common part of the body that is easily affected by bursitis. Bursitis is the abuse of the shoulder joint and is associated with activities like playing tennis or raking the yard. If bursitis is left untreated, it could result to the build-up of calcium deposits that will cause a decrease in
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The most prevalent type of osteoarthritis that affects the hand is thumb arthritis and it is also known as the basal joint arthritis. It happens once the suppressing cartilage deteriorates away from the bones which forms the thumb joint known as the carpometacarpal joint. An individual suffering from thumb arthritis experiences severe pain in the
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Achilles tendinitis is an injury caused by the overuse of the Achilles tendon which is the band of tissues that connect the calf muscles located at the back of the lower leg to the heel bone. Achilles tendinitis usually happens in runners who suddenly increase the intensity or duration of the run. It is also
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A sprain refers to any injury that affects the ligament, which occurs as a result of abnormal or excessive forces being applied around a joint. The knee, wrist and ankles are the body parts that are highly affected by this problem. Some of the symptoms of sprain include: Swelling Bruising Joint instability Tenderness and Loss
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Wrist sprains are considered as common injuries to the ligaments in the wrist. These ligaments can be torn or overly stretched, thus resulting to a sprain. This typically occurs if the wrist is forcefully bent especially during falls in which the hands are usually outstretched. A wrist sprain can range from mild to severe. A
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