Sever's Disease: Understanding Heel Pain in Active Children and Adolescents
Sever's disease, or calcaneal apophysitis, is an overuse injury causing heel pain in active children and adolescents due to inflammation of the heel b...
By Alex
Category: Sports Injuries
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Elbow Pain in Gymnastics: Causes, Conditions, Prevention, and Management
Elbow pain after gymnastics often stems from repetitive stress, high-impact landings, or acute trauma, leading to conditions like tendinopathy, ligame...
By Jordan
AC Joint Separation: Can Pushups Cause It, and How to Prevent Injury?
While pushups rarely directly cause acute AC joint separation, which typically results from trauma, they can exacerbate pre-existing conditions or con...
By Alex
Bodybuilding: Understanding Injury Risk, Common Injuries, and Prevention Strategies
While bodybuilding carries inherent injury risks, the incidence of injuries is often overstated and largely preventable through intelligent training p...
By Jordan
Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) of the Elbow: Anatomy, Injuries, Symptoms, and Treatment
The ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) is a vital connective tissue on the inner elbow that provides stability against outward bending, especially critic...
By Hart
Torn ACL: Actions to Avoid for Optimal Recovery and Prevention
After a torn ACL, it is crucial to avoid specific immediate actions, high-impact activities during rehab, premature return to sport, and psychological...
By Alex
Alpine Knee: Understanding Skiing Injuries, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Alpine knee, commonly known as skier's knee, is a general term for various knee injuries, most frequently involving ligament damage (MCL, ACL) or meni...
By Alex
Shin Pain: Causes, Prevention, and Relief When Running on Pavement
Running on pavement can cause shin pain due to increased ground reaction forces and repetitive impact on a hard surface, overloading lower leg structu...
By Hart
Swimming and Joint Pain: Causes, Affected Joints, and Management
Swimming can cause joint pain primarily due to improper technique, overuse, pre-existing conditions, and muscular imbalances that place undue stress o...
By Hart
