Common knee injuriesWalter A. Dalmain
10 common knee injuries diseases that can cause knee pain and how they are typically cared for. Some of these conditions include knee ligament injuries, ACL tears or strains, meniscus tears, patellar chondromalacia, bursitis, patellar fracture, patellar
ACL injuriesare one of the most common types of knee injuries and account for about 40 percent of all sports-related injuries. An ACL injury can range from a small tear in the ligament to a severe injury –when the ligament completely tears or becomes separated from the bone itself. Why a...
Dr. Stone:Many of the injuries we see from cycling are simple ones—such asiliotibial band tendonitis, presenting as pain on the side of the knee or side of the hip. We see this most commonly from either technique error, or from bike fit issues: cases where the bike is not set up pr...
For example, falling onto a stuck heel-toe cam can shred your knee, and micro-crimps can cause finger injuries. Ask yourself what existing injuries you may have and if you’re putting yourself at greater risk. Also consider dynamic moves and what would happen if you don’t stick them. ...
Knee Injuries (cont.) Knee Plica: Remaining fetal tissue in the joint exist in adults as folds in the synovial capsule Locking, popping or snapping can be experienced Squatting is especially problematic Knee Injuries (cont.) Loose bodies (aka “joint mice”) fragments of torn tissue (lig, me...
Common Knee Injuries Ligament Tears Grades I : less than 1/3 of ligament fibers are damaged or torn II : between 1/3 and 2/3 of ligament fibers are damaged or torn III : more than 2/3 of ligament fibers are damaged or torn (usually ruptured!) ...
occurs on the pitch. ACL injuries are more common in women than in men. But working to prevent them can be as easy as taking ten minutes a day.Several easy exercisesto stabilize and strengthen your ACL and accompanying knee muscles include single-leg balances, jump squats, and lateral ...
Running injuries usually happen when you push yourself too hard. The way your body moves also plays a role. You can prevent many of them. Here's how. 1. Runner's knee. This is a common overuse injury. Runner's knee (often called Patellofemoral syndrome) has several different causes. It...
and fingers. Knee injuries and shoulder dislocations are also fairly common. Although rare, slips, trips, and falls can also result in spinal cord damage, traumatic brain injury, and even death. It is therefore of the utmost importance that floors are kept clean and dry at all times and tha...