Shin splints are sports injuries that happen due to overexerting of the body especially running exercises. Pain can be felt along the tibia caused by swelling of the muscles or even a stress fracture. [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sg3WjVce4Zk”] Shin splints is also called medial tibial stress syndrome which happens in athletes who intensify or change their training […]
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Thrower’s elbow or medial epicondylitis involves inflammation of the medial epicondyle of the elbow which is strikingly parallel to tennis elbow. Thrower’s elbow develops when there is damage to the muscles, bones, tendons and ligaments around the joint of the elbow and the forearm. The throwing movement will cause the structures on the medial side or
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Muscle knots are painful points that can be felt in the muscle where the contracted muscle fibers cannot relax to their original state. This condition is also called myofascial trigger points. These points can be felt like small nodules when touched using the fingertips. They can be small like a pinhead or can be the
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Performing strenuous physical activity, especially something that is new to the body can lead to sore muscles. The muscles endure substantial physical stress when performing exercises. Mild soreness of the muscles is considered as a typical outcome when performing any physical activity usually in the beginning stages of a program. [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSulYGQXpv4″] The stress placed
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Knee pain can be due to any weakening condition that can affect daily movements of the individual. Some individuals can walk on flat surfaces without any knee pain, but eventually when climbing stairs, the pain can be felt. It is a frustrating condition especially for people who have to climb stairs in their houses. [youtube
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Hip flexors are a group of muscles that are located in the front area of the hips which helps in the forward motion when running or walking. When kicking or sprinting, it gives large amounts of stress on the hip flexor and cause a hip flexor strain. [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUhkpIceTnM”] A hip flexor strain is due
Even though overuse injuries typically occur among adults, these injuries can also occur among children. For parents, it is important to be familiar with the common overuse injuries in children. Strains and sprains The soft tissues such as the ligaments, tendons and muscles can be injured due to overuse. Any sports activity can cause strains
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The hip joint is comprised of large bones that function as anchors to several muscles. Once injury or overuse stretches or tears the muscle fibers, it results to hip strains. These strains typically occur in the hip area once a stretched muscle is forced to abruptly contract. Hip strains can be caused by overstretching, overuse,
Professional athletes and outdoor enthusiasts usually experience back strain as a common injury. Back strain usually occurs if one of the muscles supporting the spine is torn, twisted or pulled. Individuals engaged in sports that involve jumping such as volleyball and basketball are prone to the injury. Those who are overweight or have a history
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Skier’s thumb, also known as sprained thumb, refers to an injury that occurs due to the tearing of one of the ligaments of the thumb. Ligaments help in supporting the joint and connecting the bone of the hand to the thumb. Ligaments are tough bands that secure the placement of the bone and keep them
