Do you find it challenging to perform daily activities because you can’t move your arms without discomfort? If you answered yes, you may have tennis elbow. Despite the name, this painful condition affects not only tennis players, but also other athletes, plumbers, painters, carpenters, and even students. What Causes Tennis Elbow? Tennis elbow is often…
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Treatment for Knee Tendonitis
Knee tendonitis, also called patellar tendonitis, is an inflammation of the tendon that links your patella (kneecap) to your tibia (shinbone). People who have knee tendonitis usually experience worsening pain in the knee area until they receive treatment. This is a frequent injury among athletes, which is why it’s often called “jumper’s knee.” It is…
Causes of osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a progressive condition that causes loss of bone mass. It is characterized by the hallowing or weakening of bones to the point that a fall or even a non-incident can cause fractures. Osteoporosis usually affects the wrist, hip, and spine. While there is no cure for osteoporosis, there are ways to slow the…
Early Signs of Elbow Bursitis
The olecranon bursa is located right at the tip of your elbow. That pointy bone is called the olecranon, and a bursa is a tiny, fluid-filled sac that serves as a cushion to allow the smooth movement of the joint, such as the elbow. These bursae, or sacs, are filled with lubrication fluid, and they…
Recovery from an ACL Tear
The ACL, which is the anterior cruciate ligament, is an important ligament which is located in front of your knee, right behind the kneecap. This ligament provides knee stability along with its crisscrossed-in-back partner, the PCL (posterior cruciate ligament). They are called the “cruciate” ligaments because they cross each other in the shape of an…