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Achilles Tendon InjuryThe Achilles tendon has 2 major functions during running. The calf muscles (1) lower the forefoot to the ground after heelstrike; and (2) raise the heel during "toeing off". Achilles tendinitis is caused by a force on the tendon greater than its inherent |
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Carpal Tunnel SyndromeCarpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is caused by compression of the median nerve where it passes through the bones in the wrist (the carpal tunnel). While repetitive motion is the most commonly considered cause of CTS there are other disorders and situations tha |
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Foot InjuriesThe many joints which comprise the foot are all bound together by ligaments, or thickened protective parts of the joint coverings. Any of these ligaments may be damaged by abnormal strains. Usually, the strain is the result of a suddent twist. The strain |
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Hamstring InjuriesAn acute hamstring injury can happen in a variety of different ways, with the one common factor that there is a sudden pain in the muscles, which is directly related to a particular movement or incident |
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Knee InjuriesThe knee is not simply a hinge-joint: you bend and straighten it, but you can also turn it slightly in a twisting movement, when the knee is bent. This rotatory movement automatically accompanies the bending and straightening movements. As you bend your k |
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Knee Injuries - Damage Inside The KneeThe knee's soft-tissue cartilages can be damaged by pressure from the bones of the joint when an abnormal force twists the bones against each other unusually. In the normal way, the cartilages move slightly, backwards and forwards, during knee movements. |
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Knee Injuries - Pain At The Back Of The KneeAny of these bursae may become inflamed and swollen. If an inflamed bursae becomes very enlarged, it may push sideways into the space at the back of the knee called the popliteal fossa. You will then be able to see a defined, soft swelling protruding from |
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Knee Injuries - Pain At The Front Of The KneeThe patellar tendon is very short, extending only between the pointed lower end of the knee-cap and the tibial tubercle, the prominent bump of bone at the top of the shin-bone. However, it acts as the concentrating point for the pull exerted by the quadri |
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Knee Injuries - Pain On The Inner Side Of The KneeThe ligament which protects the inner side of the knee can be injured by a twisting strain on the knee, especially if the knee is bent at the time. Your foot may slip while you are running forward, turning your leg outwards, and stressing the inner side o |
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Knee Injuries - Pain On The Outer Side Of The KneeThe lateral ligament can be damaged by twisting strains at the knee. Sometimes it is injured together with the medial ligament. If it is injured alone, it is usually because the knee was forced outwards when it was bent. Footballers and rugby players are |
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