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Achilles tendinitis |
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- Achilles tendinitis is an inflammation of the Achilles tendon, sometimes called the heel cord, which connects the calf muscles to the heel bone. |
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acupuncture and pain |
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- Acupuncture literally means needle piercing. It is the practice of inserting very fine needles into the skin to stimulate specific points. This stimulation balances the movement of energy in the body. |
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backaches and stress |
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Baker's cyst |
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- A Baker's cyst is an abnormal collection of joint fluid inside a sac that is located behind the knee. |
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brachial plexopathy (adult) |
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- Brachial plexopathy refers to injury of the network of nerves going to the arm from the base of the neck, known as the brachial plexus. |
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bursitis |
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bursitis - Images (Click to view larger image) - - What is going on in the body? - bursa are fluid-filled sacs that act like cushions. They keep tendons and bones from rubbing against each other. bursa are found in places like the... |
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carpal tunnel syndrome |
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- Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) refers to numbness, tingling, weakness, and discomfort in the wrist and hand. It is caused by compression of the median nerve at the wrist. |
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chondromalacia patellae |
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chronic pain |
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- Chronic pain can be described as pain that lasts long enough, or is intense enough, to affect a person's normal activities and well-being. It may continue over a long period of time or come and go. Any area of the body can be affected. |
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chest pain |
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- The chest is the area where the heart and lungs are located. These organs are protected by the rib cage and breastbone. Many different conditions can cause pain in the chest. |
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compartment syndrome |
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- When pressure increases within a muscle compartment, the blood supply to the muscle is cut off and the muscle may die. |
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diskitis |
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- Discitis is the infection or inflammation of the disc between 2 vertebrae. |
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fibromyalgia |
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- Fibromyalgia is a syndrome that causes chronic pain of the muscles and skeleton. The cause is not known. |
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frozen shoulder |
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Hydrotherapy |
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- Hydrotherapy is the use of water to treat disease or illness. Water has been used to treat disease since ancient times. Hydrotherapy includes whirlpools, sitz baths, sauna and steam baths, douches, and other treatments. |
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joint pain |
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knee arthroscopy |
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lateral collateral ligament (LCL) injury |
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- A lateral collateral ligament (LCL) injury involves the outside of the knee. It is usually a mild problem. There are three degrees of ligament injuries. A first-degree injury consists of only mild stretching of the ligament. There is no looseness. A second degree LCL is a partial tear of the ligament. In a third degree injury, the ligament is completely ruptured and the joint is unstable. |
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massage therapy |
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- Massage therapy manipulates the soft tissues of the body to normalise the tissue. The massage therapist uses a systematic application of pressure and movement on the soft tissues of the body. Massage therapy is used: to reduce stress and pain to aid recovery from medical or surgical procedures to provide relaxation to soothe tired and sore muscles to increase circulation of blood and flow of lymph in the bodyMassage is often recommended as part of a treatment plan for sports injuries, repetitive stress disorders, chronic pain, and anxiety. |
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medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury |
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- A medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury involves some degree of stretching of the main ligament on the inside of the knee. |
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meniscus tear |
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- The meniscus is cartilage inside the knee joint. Tearing can occur on either side, the medial (inside) or lateral (outside). Meniscus is the name for either of two pieces of tough cartilage inside the knee joint. They are shaped like half moons and are sometimes called semilunar cartilage. One is on the medial side and one is on the lateral side. They act as cushions between the femur, or the thigh bone, and the tibia, which is the major bone of the lower leg, to which they are connected. |
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muscle cramp |
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neck pain |
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neck stiffness |
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- A stiff neck refers to a tightness or rigidity in the muscles supporting the neck. Nuchal rigidity refers to a stiffness that prevents bending of the neck and limits movement of the neck. Neck stiffness can be simply a mild discomfort and slight problem in moving the neck. Or it can be severe pain and the inability to move or bend the neck at all. |
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nonspecific back pain |
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Osgood-Schlatter disease and Sever disease |
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- Osgood-Schlatter disease is a condition in children that causes pain just below the knee. Sever disease is a condition in children that results in pain at the back of the heel. |
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physiotherapy |
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- Physiotherapy is a group of services provided by a health care professional. It helps preserve, develop, and restore physical function. It can help restore physical health that has been lost to injury, disease, or other causes. The goals are to relieve pain and promote fitness and health. |
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leg pain |
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- Most people use the term "leg" to mean the entire area between the top of the thigh and the ankle. Pain can occur in this part of the body for many reasons. |
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neck injury |
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- A neck injury is any injury to the soft tissue, bony, or nerve structures of the neck. |
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Plantar fasciitis |
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- Plantar fasciitis is caused by an inflammation of the plantar arch, or fascia. The condition is also called plantar fasciitis. The plantar arch is a thick membrane that covers and supports the muscles of the sole of the foot. |
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posterior cruciate ligament injury |
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- This type of injury results from the tearing of the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) in its fibres or at its attachment to the femur or tibia. |
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radial nerve injury |
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- A radial nerve injury involves damage to the radial nerve, which allows sensation and movement in part of the arm. The radial nerve attaches to the skin and muscles of certain areas of the arm, forearm, and hand. It is responsible for muscle movement and sensation in these areas. Someone with an injury to the radial nerve lose function in these areas. |
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repetitive strain injury |
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- Repetitive strain injury (RSI) is caused by repeated or excessive movement of the shoulders and arms. |
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rotator cuff repair |
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- The rotator cuff is made of four muscles in the shoulder and upper arm. The muscles are attached to bones by tough cords called tendons. These muscles help the shoulder joint to function. They also provide stability to the shoulder joint. A rotator cuff repair is a surgical procedure to fix a tear in a rotator cuff. The tear is usually located in the tendon, but sometimes it also involves one of the muscles. |
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rotator cuff tendinitis |
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- Rotator cuff tendinitis is an inflammation of the tendons of the shoulder. A tendon is a fibrous band that connects muscles to bones. |
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runner's knee |
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ruptured disc |
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sciatic nerve dysfunction |
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- Sciatic nerve dysfunction is a condition in which the sciatic nerve conducts impulses abnormally. The sciatic nerve is the main nerve of the leg. Abnormalities of this nerve can impair movement and/or sensation. |
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scoliosis |
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shin splints |
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slipped capital femoral epiphysis |
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sprains, first aid |
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- A sprain is an injury that affects a ligament, a muscle, or a tendon. The sprain occurs when the ligament, muscle or tendon is extended beyond a greater range than normal for a particular joint. Ligaments are most often involved in sprain injuries. |
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sports safety for summer |
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- Sports safety for summer focuses on guidelines for playing it safe in summertime heat and humidity. |
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strains |
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- A strain refers to the stretching or tearing of a muscle as a result of excessive pulling during physical activity. |
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tendinitis |
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- Tendonitis is inflammation of a tendon. A tendon is a cord or band that connects a muscle to a bone. |
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tennis elbow |
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torticollis |
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Useful Links |
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Massage Association of Australia |
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whiplash |
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- Whiplash occurs when the neck is suddenly and forcibly bent backward and forward. This causes injury to the joints of the neck, known as the cervical vertebrae, and to the surrounding soft tissue. The most common causes of whiplash are motor vehicle accidents, especially when the vehicle is struck from the rear. |
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