Hyperextended elbow happens when the elbow joint moves outside the normal range of movement or bends backward and cause severe pain. Anyone can be affected by this condition, but it is usually common in people playing contact sports or performing strenuous physical activities. Symptoms of a hyperextended elbow Severe elbow pain with stiffness and swelling […]
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Knee hyperextension is a condition where the knee becomes extended beyond the normal range of movement. It causes severe stress on the major ligaments of the knee. It can happen to anyone but frequently caused by athletic injuries. Playing contact sports such as lacrosse, soccer, and football are susceptible to this condition. Causes of knee
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A sprained rib is caused by repeated pressure placed on the capsule of the joint where the muscles around the area becomes tensed and result to sprain in the joint. Sports players are more susceptible to this condition. Mild pressure can be easily handled by the ribs, but a very strong force can be dangerous
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An ankle sprain is a condition where the ankles become swollen and painful after being twisted, this happens due to the ligaments being stretched or torn in the ankles. While ankle sprains are prevalent, they are not considered to be minor injuries as they can lead to lasting joint pain and weakness if there are
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Achilles tendon rupture is the complete tear of the Achilles tendon and usually affects men starting at 40 years old and those who engage in recreational sports. Achilles tendon rupture can happen to anyone whether an athlete or when engaging in daily activities. The Achilles tendon is the major tendon in the body. It stretches
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De Quervain’s tenosynovitis is a sore condition that involves the tendons found in the side of the thumb. It causes pain when turning the wrist, grasping any object or making a fist. It can also be caused by repetitive movement of the hand and wrist such as playing golf or racket sports, working in a
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Sacroiliac joint pain can occur either to the left or right of the lower back but some people describe it as a band of pain felt across the lower back. The pain ranges from an ache to severe pain which limits movement. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rnSaECejyo Sacroiliac pain can spread into the buttocks and lower back and sometimes
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A hip flexor strain involves tearing or stretching of a muscle or tendon. The hip flexor is a group of muscles found at the front region of the hip that is responsible for the forward movement when running or walking. Kicking or sprinting places significant strain on the hip flexor. Straining these muscles causes severe
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A breast contusion is simply a bruise involving the tissue of the breast due to a direct blow to the area such as struck by a ball or being elbowed when playing contact sports. A direct hit on the breast will cause rupturing of the small blood vessels and bleeding inside the breast that result
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A thigh contusion is caused by a sharp impact on a muscle that results to swelling and bruising of the thigh muscles. The contusion can be intramuscular and intermuscular. Intramuscular contusion happens when the muscles are torn within the sheath that surrounds it and causes minor bleeding caused by the increased pressure inside the muscle
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