Your ankle supports a force about five times your body weight when you walk. Normally, the cartilage in the ankle joint cushions the bones, so...
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Though osteoarthritis is more common in hips and knees, its symptoms are the same when in the ankle. Patients experience pain, inflammation,...
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While you may feel outside of your comfort zone without your trusty pair of shoes, hanging on to them can put you at risk for serious injury. As...
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Plantar fasciitis is an irritation of the thick tissue, known as the plantar fascia, located on the bottom of the foot. The plantar fascia is a...
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Located in the back of the leg, the hamstring is made up of three muscles that connect at the pelvis and the lower leg. Injuries to the hamstring...
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In young athletes, most injuries to the meniscus are a result of trauma. The menisci are vulnerable to injuries in which there is both compression...
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Whether you are training over a long period or playing hard in competition, hydration can keep you not only at peak performance, but it also helps...
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While a large percentage of tennis players suffer from tennis elbow, they only make up a small percentage of all reported cases of tennis elbow....
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A shoulder injury is typically associated with a sudden or traumatic event such as a sports-related injury or fall. As a result, shoulder...
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The repetitive use of the tendons and ligaments surrounding your wrist could result in the pinching of a nerve or inflammation around your wrist...
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