A thigh contusion is also known as a dead leg or charley horse and is caused by direct trauma to the muscle. Symptoms Pain at the time of injury. Restricted movement and inability to run properly. If your contusion is severe, even walking may be difficult. Swelling may develop quickly, and later bruising may or […]
A heel spur is a hooked bony growth protruding from under the heel bone (calcaneus). It has identical symptoms to and is often found to co-exist with plantar fasciitis. Symptoms Symptoms may be very similar to those of plantar fasciitis and include: Pain and tenderness under the heel, especially when weight-bearing. Pain may be worse
Patella dislocation occurs when the kneecap dislocates outside of its normal position. This is usually around the outside of the knee. It can also partially dislocate, called a subluxation. The patella will sometimes go back to its original position, although this will be very painful. Symptoms Pain will be felt immediately Swelling & obvious displacement
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Golfer’s elbow is also known as medial epicondylitis, thrower’s elbow, or little league elbow. It causes pain on the inside of the elbow, which develops gradually over time. Symptoms Pain & tenderness on the inside of the elbow Symptoms usually develop gradually over time Specifically over the medial epicondyle Pain is worse when attempting to
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Facet joint pain is a cause of pain in the back. The facet joints, also known as zygapophysial joints are synovial joints which help support the weight and control movement between individual vertebrae of the spine. Anatomy The facet joints or zygapophysial joints are synovial joints which help support the weight and control movement between
An elbow fracture is a break in one of the bones which form the elbow joint. There are three bones which could be broken: the Humerus, Ulna and Radius. This elbow injury can be caused by a fall or a hard impact, and especially because there can be further potential complications, medical assistance should be
An acute wry neck or ‘stiff neck’ is a common complaint which will probably affect everyone at some point in their life Symptoms May have woken up with the symptoms or moved the head suddenly and felt a sudden pain in the neck. A tight, stiff feeling in the neck and surrounding muscles and have
A groin strain is a tear of the adductor muscles on the inside of the thigh. It is often referred to as a ‘pulled groin muscle’, or a ‘groin pull’. A sudden sharp pain is felt which can range from a mild to very severe. Symptoms Groin strain symptoms vary depending on the type and
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Unlike a sprain that refers to damaged ligaments, a strain refers to damage to muscles and tendons as a result of being pulled or stretched too far. In the ankle, there are two tendons that are often strained. These are the peroneal tendons, and they stabilize and protect the ankle. Symptoms Pain and swelling on
What is Ankylosing Spondylitis Ankylosing Spondylitis is a form of chronic, degenerative arthritis that affects the spine and sacroiliac joints and often other joints of the body. The cause is currently unknown although there is a hereditary factor. The word ankylosing means fusion and the word spondylitis means inflammation of the joints of the spine.
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Inflammation of the Sacroiliac joint causes pain in the lower back and buttocks, usually on one side only. SIJ dysfunction is a term which is commonly used when talking about sacroiliac injuries. Symptoms of Sacroiliac joint pain consist of pain at the bottom of the spine, usually located on one side. The pain can range
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MCL sprains usually occur suddenly but can develop gradually over time.Sudden onset/acute injuries Medial ligament injuries are common in contact sports such as football, rugby, and martial arts but they can also occur in activities of daily living as a result of falls that include a twisting action of the knee joint. Causes Injury to
A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that affects your brain function. Effects are usually temporary but can include headaches and problems with concentration, memory, balance and coordination. Concussions are usually caused by a blow to the head. Violently shaking of the head and upper body also can cause concussions What is a Concussion Your brain
A labral tear of the hip joint is a tear to the cartilage lining of the hip joint, called the acetabulum which acts as cushioning for the joint. A tear can cause hip and groin pain and make the joint stiff. This hip injury can be caused by a direct impact or come on gradually
