A sprained finger is a condition where the finger is bent in such a way causing damage to the ligaments which attaches the bones together. What are the degrees of a sprained finger? 1st degree- mild pain and affects the stretched ligaments but not torn. It is characterized by pain and swelling around the joint; …
A heel spur is bony growth of the bone of the heel or calcaneus bone. They are located at the back of the heel or under the heel, below the sole of the foot. Heel spurs are calcium deposits under the heel bone that accumulates over many months. They are caused by straining of the …
Leg cramps while swimming is a sudden and involuntary contractions of the leg muscles. It can be caused by loss of electrolyte, lack of conditioning and unnecessary tension usually affects swimmers. Unnecessary tension such as plantar flexing that is unnatural involuntary action and attempting to correct this unnatural movement will result to cramping. Causes of …
Achilles tendon rupture involves an incomplete or complete tearing of the tendons above the heel bone. Generally, this condition is usually common in older athletes with history of inflammation and degeneration. The Achilles tendon enables the person to run, walk, jump, standing on tiptoe and pointing the toe. Furthermore, pushing off strongly from the toes …
A ruptured eardrum is a tear in the thin membrane or the tympanic membrane that separates the inner ear from the outer ear. The membrane is made of tissue that looks like skin. The membrane vibrates due to sounds that enter the ear. The vibration will spread through the bones of the middle ear and …
Iliopsoas bursitis is an inflammatory condition that affects the muscles and bursa in the hip/groin areas. It is usually caused by repetitive flexion of the hip or bending in activities such as dancing, running, gymnastics and track and field. Pain can be felt in the front area of the hip and groin area that spreads …
Mouse elbow is the degeneration and inflammation of the tendons on the outside of the elbow. Some people suffer from this condition due to frequent use of computers. It is caused by repetitive stressing of the forearm such as point-and-click movement from moving a computer mouse. It is characterized by pain over the outer area …
Metatarsalgia is a condition in which the ball of the foot is painful and inflamed. It is caused by performing activities such as jumping and running, deformities of the foot and wearing shoes that are too tight. It usually happens in the heads of the metatarsals where the 3 center toes link with the ball …
An abdominal muscle tear is a pathological condition where the internal structures of the muscles of the abdomen is injured or damaged. The injury can be partial or complete tear of a muscle. The abdominal muscles are found around the abdomen and the trunk as well as the core muscles of the body. Degrees of …
A torn rib cartilage is caused by trauma or overstretching of the junction between the bones and cartilage of the rib cage. The rib cage is composed of the bone and cartilage which is a firm tissue that is more elastic than bones. Cartilage that is connected to the front area of the ribs makes …