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Guides
Ligaments and Tendon Injuries Explained
The two injuries are very alike, and this is what causes a confusing overlap between the two. A simple way to destining between the two is that a tendon attaches a muscle to bone whereas a ligament attaches bone to bone. However, both injuries have similar symptoms, and this is what causes mostRead More
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Guides
A Guide To Calf Strains
A calf strain is an injury which occurs when the muscle at the back of the lower leg becomes damaged or inflamed due to excessive strain or force being placed on the calf muscle. The most common cause of a calf strain is through overuse of the muscle, particularly in sports which involve a highRead More
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Injury Guide
How to Treat Shin Splints
Shin splints, medically known as Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS) if bone related and Exertional Compartment Syndrome (ECS) if muscle related is a common injury in runners, the causes are widely debated however studies suggest a combination of methods to help treat and prevent this injury.Read More
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Injury Guide
Tight Calves
Tight calf muscle symptoms tend to come on gradually and get worse while exercising (often during running). Sometime they will improve during the run, and other times only improve when the muscles cool down. This is a common problem in athletes particularly runners. The reasons for the calf musclesRead More
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Injury Guide
Compartment Syndrome
SUMMARY Causes Overuse injury common in running activities Poor biomechanics such as pronation or supination Increased activity levels Symptoms Pain and tightness at the front of the lower leg Pain when resuming activity Weakness, aching and stiffness in the area Lumps or thickness in thRead More
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Injury Guide
Shin Splints
SUMMARY Causes Overuse injury common in running and jumping activities Poor biomechanics Tightness in the calf muscles Poor footwear Symptoms Sudden pain in the inner part of the shin Pain when resuming activity Inability to bear weight on the injury Swelling and inflammation Aching andRead More
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Injury Guide
Calf Strain
What Is A Calf Strain? A calf strain is an injury that occurs when the muscle at the back of the lower leg becomes damaged or inflamed due to excessive strain or force being placed on the calf muscle. Causes Sudden large force or pressure to the calf Overuse injury common in running and juRead More
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Health and Wellbeing
A Guide to Shin Splints
Shin splints are a pain experienced in the front of the lower leg or shin, they are common amongst runners and those who put weight on their legs during extended physical activity. It is best to avoid physical activity such as running until the injury has fully recovered. Shin splints are often cauRead More
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Health and Wellbeing
Shin Splints - Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome
What Are Shin Splints? Shin splints is a pain experienced in the front of the lower leg or shin. Shin splints are common among runners and those who put weight on their legs during extended physical activity. Shin Splints Symptoms People who are suffering from shin splints often experience acute paiRead More
