Iliotibial Band Syndrome – Definition, Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

Iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS or ITBFS, for iliotibial band friction syndrome) is a common injury to the thigh, generally associated with running, cycling, hiking or weight-lifting (especially squats). Iliotibial Band Syndrome Definition ITBS is one of the leading causes of lateral knee pain in runners. The iliotibial tract is a superficial thickening of tissue on
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Shoulder Separation: Symptoms and Treatment

What is a shoulder separation? Violent overstretching of the acromioclavicular ligaments in the shoulder where it meets the collarbone (clavicle). Sprains involving two or more ligaments cause considerably more disability than single ligament strains. When the ligament is overstretched, it becomes tense and gives way at it weakest point, either where it attaches to the
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Rotator Cuff Injuries: Symptoms and Treatment

Rotator Cuff Injuries What is a rotator cuff injury? The rotator cuff is a term used to describe the tendons and muscles that support, stabilize and allow the arm to move up and down, as well as rotate. The four muscles include the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, subscapularis, and teres minor. Injury to muscles or tendons that
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Quadriceps Injuries: Quadricep Injury Symptoms and Treatment

Quadricep Injury Symptoms and Treatment What is a quadricep injury? An injury to the quadriceps femoris muscle or its tendons. The quadricep femoris is a large muscle at the front of the thigh. The muscle, tendon and their attached bones comprise contractile units that stabilizes the hip and knee and allow their motion. A strain
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Knee Injuries: Knee Sprain Symptoms and Treatment

Knee Injuries: Knee Sprain What is a knee sprain? A violent overstretching of one or more ligaments in the knee. Sprains involving two or more ligaments cause considerably more disability than single-ligament sprains. When the ligament is overstretched, it becomes tense and gives way at it’s weakest point, either where it attaches to bone or
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Elbow Injuries: Elbow Sprain Symptoms and Treatment

Elbow Injuries: Elbow Sprain What is an elbow sprain? A single violent overstretching of one or more ligaments in the elbow joint. Elbow sprains are a relatively uncommon elbow injury. Sprains involving two or more ligaments cause considerably more disability than single-ligament sprains. When the ligament is overstretched, it becomes tense and gives way at
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Back Injuries: Back Sprain (Sacroiliac Region) Symptoms and Treatment

Back Injuries: Back Sprains What is a lower back sprain? A lower back strain is violent overstretching of one or more ligaments in the sacroiliac region of the spine. It is a significant back injury. When the ligament is overstretched, it becomes tense and gives way at its weakest point, either where it attaches to
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