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Joint Pain In Athletes
The heel spur (or calcaneal spur) is a nail-like growth of calcium around the ligaments and tendons of the foot where they attach to the heel bone. The spur grows from the bone and into the flesh of the foot.
A heel spur results from an anatomical change of the calcaneus (heel bone). This involves the area of the heel and occasionally, another disability, such as
The heel bone forms one end of the two longitudinal arches of the foot. These arches are held together by ligaments and are...
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Use of SI Joint Manipulation for Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Source: eOrthopod
A common cause of knee pain in young athletes is called patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). The patella (kneecap) moves up and down over the femur... Read more »
Diagnosing Posterior Hip Pain in Athletes
Source: eOrthopod
Pain along the back of the hip can be a very complex and puzzling condition to figure out. It's a fairly rare problem and affects athletes involved... Read more »
Testing and Treating the Athlete with Groin Pain
Source: eOrthopod
Competitive and recreational sports athletes can develop painful groin symptoms from a pulled muscle. The condition is called adductor enthesis.... Read more »
Studies Mixed on Effectiveness of Joint Pain Supplements
Many people take natural supplements in an attempt to ease their joint pain. But experts say very few of these supplements have been examined in... Read more »
Disastrous Fate of Unrepaired ACLs in Athletes
Source: eOrthopod
There's some concern that an athlete with an unrepaired anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ligament tear will end up with knee osteoarthritis years... Read more »
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