Common Injuries

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Achilles Tendon Injury

Achilles Tendon InjuryThe achilles tendon is a band of tissue that connects the heel bone to the calf muscle of the leg.Injury to the tendon may cause it to become inflamed or torn.

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Ankle Sprain

Ankle SprainAn ankle sprain is an injury that causes a stretch or tear of one or more ligaments in the ankle joint. Ligaments are strong bands of tissue that connect bones at the joint.

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Anterior Cruciate Ligament ACL Reconstruction

Anterior Cruciate Ligament ACL ReconstructionLigaments are strong band of tissue that connect one bone to another. The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one major ligaments in the knee. It is in the center of the knee joint, connecting the thigh bone (femur) to the shin bone tibia.

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Anterior Cruciate Ligament ACL Sprain

Anterior Cruciate Ligament ACL SprainA sprain is a joint injury that causes a stretch or a tear in a ligament. Ligaments are strong bands of tissue that connect one bone to another. The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the major ligaments in the middle of the knee. It connects the thigh bone (femur) to the shin bone (tibia).

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Biceps Tendonitis

Biceps TendonitisTendons are connective tissue bands that attach muscles to bones. The biceps muscle is located in front part of the upper arm and attaches at the elbow and in two places at the shoulder. Biceps tendonitis, also called bicipital tendonitis, is inflammation that causes pain in the front part of the shoulder or upper arm.

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Calf Strain

Calf Strain A strain is an injury in which muscle fibers or tendons are stretched or torn. People commonly call such an injury a “pulled” muscle.A calf strain is a injury to the muscles and tendons in the back of your leg below your knee.

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal Tunnel SyndromeCarpal tunnel syndrome is a common, painful disorder of the wrist and hand.

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Dislocated Shoulder

Dislocated ShoulderA dislocation of the shoulder joint happens when the bones making up your shoulder joint are moved apart so that the joint no longer functions. Your shoulder is made up of two bones: the ball (the end of the arm bone, or humerus) and the socket (part of your shoulder blade, or scapula).

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Frozen Shoulder Adhesive Capulitis

Frozen Shoulder Adhesive CapulitisA frozen shoulder is stiffness and pain in the shoulder.

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Hamstring Strain

Hamstring StrainA strain is a stretch or tear of a muscle or tendon. People commonly call such an injury a pulled muscle. You hamstring muscle group is in the back of your thigh that allows you to bend your knee. It is made up of three large muscles: the biceps, semimembranosus, and semitendinosus.