The distal biceps tendon is a durable band of connective tissue that connects the lower part of the bicep muscle in the superior arm to the bones in the elbow. If the elbow is straightened forcefully against resistance, it can cause the distal biceps tendon to partly or completely rupture. On the other hand, this […]
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The tendons are responsible for connecting the muscles to the bones. If the tendons are damaged due to an injury, it will make movement a difficult task and can affect the daily activities of an individual in severe cases. Once an individual injures a tendon, it becomes swollen and painful, thus any movement involving the
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A side stitch can be called as a cramp or pain that is experienced by most runners. It can be unpleasant but a side stitch is not an injury. A side stitch is basically a feeling of discomfort on the right or left side of the abdomen, slightly below the rib cage. It can be
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Kneecap dislocation occurs when the kneecap or paella moves or slides out of its original position. The patella is the thick flat triangle-shaped bone covering the knee joint and articulates with the femur (thigh bone). This problem commonly occurs in young athletes, particularly young females. Kneecap dislocation is also called patellar subluxation. Causes of Kneecap
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/athletes-foot/DS00317″> Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection that occurs in the moist area between the toes and may progress to the other parts of the foot. It is also called tineapedis or ringworm of the foot, although, no worms are actually involved and only a fungus. The fungal infection develops on the upper layer of
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Statistics back the importance of helmets in minimizing the number of head injuries. According to the Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute, around 540,000 bicycle riders in the United States receive emergency care in hospitals every year, around 67,000 sustain head injuries. Approximately 70 percent of the 800 cycling-related deaths recorded each year result from traumatic brain
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A knee dislocation refers to an injury that involves the displacement of the bone in the knee. Injuries that occur due to physical trauma, accidents or falls may cause the ligaments around the knee joint to tear and thus cause the bones of the joint to separate and result in an abnormal alignment. A knee
In case of any sports injury, it is important that you follow the treatment advice given by your health care provider. Severe injuries and chronic injuries may require diagnosis and medical treatment. Treatment For swelling due to injury, follow RICE: Rest. Ice. Compress. Elevate. 1. Rest Do not use the injured area and allow it
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