Patellar subluxation is described as incomplete dislocation of a kneecap. The kneecap can move out of its usual position easily when the thigh muscles are weak and the patella is not properly connected by the neighboring tendons and ligaments or there are problems with the structure of the bones and alignment. The kneecap is shifting […]
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Achilles tendon rupture is a condition where the Achilles tendon is torn which can be partial or complete. In a partial tear, the affected area is partly torn but still connected to the calf muscle while complete tears involve complete tearing and the link between the ankle bone and calf muscle is lost. The Achilles
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Leg cramps while swimming is caused by an inappropriate action of the plantar flexing in the foot. It happens when all the muscles of the leg form a stiff line from the calf going down to the toes and holding this position can result to cramping. Leg cramps is also known as charley horse which
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The rotator cuff is composed of 4 muscles that function in moving and stabilizing the shoulder joint. Damage to any of these muscles and ligaments can occur due to an acute injury, gradual aging and chronic overuse that can result to severe pain, disability and reduced range of motion of the shoulder. Causes of rotator
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A torn meniscus is one of the most common injuries of the knee joint. Activities that involves twisting or rotating of the knee, especially when placing pressure of the full weight can result to a torn meniscus. A torn meniscus causes swelling, pain and stiffness and difficulty extending the knee completely. [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nCUA9Svsjk”] Symptoms of
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What Is Muscle Sprain Treatment? There are times in which you may do something to your body that results in a muscle strain. This is often referred to as a pulled muscle as well. This occurs when you overstretch or tear the muscle. The pain can be minor is that you feel some soreness, or
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Knee bursitis is the inflammation of a bursa found near the joint of the knee. A bursa is a pad-like sac that is filled with fluid that lessens friction and cushion pressure points between the bones and tendons and muscles that are near the joints. [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZ18PGwUG-0″] Each of the knees has 11 bursae. When
A swollen elbow joint is usually caused by an injury to the joint or surrounding soft tissues such as the ligaments, muscles and tendons. These injuries might lead to tennis elbow, bursitis and tendinitis. [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGVR1EGyG7o”] Performing repetitive activities in sports such as golf and tennis can cause injuries to the elbow and result to
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Hand numbness simply means that there is no touch sensation. The symptoms of this condition include tingling or burning sensation, weakness of the affected area and sharp pain. [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RKExEIslZw”] Causes Exposure to cold objects Excessive pressure placed on the hands Excessive drinking Nerve injury Temporary compression of the nerve Smoking Fatigue Nutritional deficiency of
Thigh cramp is painful experience that is due to dehydration, stiff muscles and lack of minerals and vitamins in the body. Pain can be felt when performing exercises and also happen when sleeping. When the body is dehydrated, there is plenty of water and salt lost in the form of sweat and result to severe
