Runner's knee
Runner's knee is a common problem that occurs when the tendon along the outside of the knee is overloaded. The injury is painful, especially during exercise. Some people get symptoms...
Injury guide
Runner's knee
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Pregnancy Joint Pain
Pregnancy Joint PainDuring pregnancy, the mobility of a woman's joints increases. Especially in the pelvis and adjacent area as the body prepares for labour. This increased mobility can cause pain...
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Improved posture
Stand up straight, don't sit like a haystack! Maybe you have an older relative who told you when you were young or even when you were older. An annoying request,...
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Spinal Cord Injury
Back pain is very common and almost everyone, regardless of age, is affected at some point in their lives. A common form of back pain is what is known as...
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Herniated disc
There are discs between each vertebrae in the back and a herniated disc means that a disc has ruptured and is bulging into the spinal canal. The damaged disc can...
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Golfers' Elbow
Golfers' elbow, or medial epicondyalgia, is an injury that occurs on the inside of the elbow, similar to tennis elbow, which occurs in the same place but on the outside...
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Elbow pain
WHY DOES THE ELBOW HURT?Pain and problems in the elbow are usually caused by overuse injuries with localised inflammation in the inner or outer tendon attachments of the elbow. The...
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Mouse arm
Mouse arm is the name given to the hand and arm problems caused by frequent and prolonged use of a computer mouse. Mouse arm is easily caused by working at...
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Tennis elbow
Being affected by the phenomenon of tennis elbow is anything but fun. It can make even the smallest effort feel hard and stressful. Usually the injury heals itself, but it...
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Sprained Wrist
A sprain or dislocation of the wrist can occur if the joint is suddenly and violently stressed. This can lead to damage to tendons, ligaments or muscles. A sprain can...
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Osteoarthritis of the thum
Osteoarthritis of the thumb is often referred to as thumb osteoarthritis. The concept of osteoarthritis means that the articular cartilage, which normally acts as a sliding and shock-absorbing surface in...
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful condition that occurs in the wrist and various parts of the hand itself. It is a fairly common condition and there are a number...
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Lymphoedema
When lymphatic fluid builds up in a part of the body and causes swelling, it is called lymphoedema. Lymphoedema is most common in the arms or legs, but it is...
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Rheumatism - rheumatic diseases
Rheumatism or rheumatic diseases is an umbrella term for several different diseases that have in common that they cause stiff and aching joints. Some of the most common are rheumatoid...
